Some of Europe’s best trotters will meet at Solvalla Saturday afternoon (Oct. 14) on the richest day at a Swedish racetrack ever, as the total purse money is $2.6 million.
Author: by Karsten Bønsdorf, USTA Senior Newsroom Correspondent
“Fresh Legs” approach for Night of Champions at Hawthorne
Last weekend’s last leg of Hawthorne’s Night of Champions stake series saw last year’s ICF freshman pacing titleholder Fox Valley Langley conspicuously absent.
Over $1 million up for grabs in Night of Champions at Hawthorne
The top Illinois-bred horses will be competing on Saturday (Oct. 14) for over $1 million in purses as 12 stakes events will be contested during Night of Champions at Hawthorne. While many past champions return to defend titles, the 2-year-olds get their first opportunity for their big stakes score.
Musclefantastic, Ponda Title crowned ISS champions at Harrah’s Hoosier Park
The first of two nights crowing Indiana Sire Stakes champions at Harrah’s Hoosier Park kicked off as part of the 13-race Thursday (Oct. 12) card. The freshman trotters were the first to step into the spotlight with the $250,000 Indiana Sire Stakes Super Final for both the colts and fillies, with Musclefantastic and Ponda Title emerging in two deep-stretch thrillers in their respective divisions.
‘Nola’ looks to rock once more in ISS
When her current campaign comes to an end, so will Rockin Nola’s career. But there is still an opportunity for the 7-year-old female pacer to deliver one more magical moment before leaving behind her days on the racetrack. On Friday night at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, Rockin Nola will try for a sixth consecutive Indiana Sire Stakes championship. The Joe Putnam-trained mare won her first at age 2 in 2018 and has added a title every year since.
Bonnie L. Kern, 95, dies
Bonnie L. Kern, 95, of Chillicothe, Ohio, died Oct. 10, 2023, following a brief illness.
Ron Burke excited to be at Cumberland Run for Sunday opener
The winningest horse trainer in North American history will be at Cumberland Run on Sunday to watch his four horses race. No, trainer Steve Asmussen hasn’t branched out from Thoroughbred racing. Rather it’s Ron Burke, who with 14,269 victories heading into Thursday is harness racing’s all-time win leader. He’s also his sport’s winningest money-earner, with his horses making more than $317 million in a career that started in the 1990s.
Lee, Faraldo victorious in Monticello NAADA splits
Joe Lee persisted through a first-over push and Joe Faraldo powered off a pocket ride to take their respective $7,500 divisions for the North American Amateur Driving Association Trot at Monticello Raceway on Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 11).
Buckeye Classic Sale complete
The ninth annual Buckeye Classic Yearling Sale is now complete. The sale, held Tuesday (Oct. 10) at the Champions Center Expo in Springfield, Ohio, featured a catalog of 236 yearlings.
Zanatta looks to continue success in $100,000 Courageous Lady at MGM Northfield Park
The connections of talented 3-year-old filly pacer Zanatta have high hopes for Saturday’s $100,000 Courageous Lady Stakes at MGM Northfield Park.