Northfield Park held its weekly race for the Great Lakes Amateur Driving Association on Monday (Oct. 9) and in an action packed event, Larry Ferrari was awarded the victory with So Wishful (Wishing Stone) after an eventful journey followed by a disqualification of the “unofficial” winner, Another Breath, who was placed sixth after the judges’ review.
Author: by John Berry, for GLADA
U.S. harness racing economic indicators for 2023 third quarter
Total wagering on U.S. harness races during the third quarter of 2023 from July 1 through Sept. 30 increased by $6,086,410 (1.53 percent) with $402,675,941 bet this year compared to $396,589,531 during the same three months in 2022.
Garrett James Whelan, 43, dies
Garrett James Whelan, 43, died after a courageous battle with cancer on Oct. 5, 2023, at Sunnybrook Health Center.
Meadows Monday Memo
Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
Cumberland Run opening draw on Tuesday
Just a reminder that the box for the opening draw at Cumberland Run closes Tuesday (Oct. 10) at 9 a.m.
Conlon listens and learns on way to winner’s circle
David Conlon got some early advice from the first trainer he worked for and has followed it religiously. It finally led to a milestone on Aug. 28 when Conlon got his first driving win with Gold Train at Delaware’s Harrington Raceway.
Cumberland Run harness track opens Sunday
Cumberland Run opens this Sunday, bringing live horse racing to southeastern Kentucky for the first time and giving the state a third Standardbred track.
Last chance to enter Harrisburg Mixed Sale
Don’t miss out on this last chance to enter into the Harrisburg Mixed Sale.
DSBF 2-year-old finals highlight Harrington week
A quartet of $110,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund finals for 2-year-olds will headline a big week (Oct. 9-11) of racing at Harrington Raceway.
Expo Wise As wins the Italian Trotting Derby
A new international trotting star from Italy is on his way.