Amigo Volo won the Kentucky Futurity three years ago and on Sunday his speedy half-sister Mommamia Volo will attempt to capture the $320,000 Kentucky Filly Futurity, for 3-year-old female trotters, at Lexington’s Red Mile.
Author: by Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager
Hambo winner Tactical Approach tries for Kentucky Futurity score
Having secured the second jewel of Trotting’s Triple Crown, Tactical Approach will look to add another onto his resume when he starts as the 3-1 morning line favorite in the $450,000 131st Kentucky Futurity, which wraps the 15-race card and the Grand Circuit meet on Sunday (Oct. 8) at the Red Mile.
Pennsylvania Fair Finals on Monday at Pocono
The Pennsylvania Fair Finals will be featured on the Monday (Oct. 9) card at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
After HISA’s first year — effect on breakdowns questionable
A staff report from the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) was issued today providing data and a programmatic analysis of HISA Programs after its first year responsible for equine and racetrack safety in Thoroughbred racing and six months responsibility for anti-doping and medication control.
Judge balances passions of law and horse racing
Morgan County Court Judge Michael Lowe handles varied responsibilities as a part-time judge with a private practice. His hobby for the last 40 years also requires him to manage a lot of different duties.
OHHA to livestream Montgomery County Fair races
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will continue its 2023 Ohio County Fair racing season with livestreaming coverage of the Montgomery County Fair races from Hollywood Dayton Raceway on Sunday (Oct. 8).
It’s ICF freshman make-or-break time
It’s “make-or-break” Friday night for a number of ICF 2-year-old male pacers. Either they do well in one of their Incredible Finale final series legs and advance to next week’s Night of Champions showdowns, or they fail and are bound for consolation events.
Grand Circuit to Red Mile and Plainridge
The second week of Grand Circuit action at The Red Mile kicks off on Friday (Oct. 6).
New Jersey Sire Stakes action continues at Freehold Raceway
New Jersey Sire Stakes action continued at Freehold Raceway on Thursday (Oct. 5) with two Standardbred Development Fund finals for 3-year-old trotters.
Island Of The Sea welcomes Thompson back to the wInner’s circle
Driver Jason Thompson returned to Rosecroft for the first time since being injured in a racing accident over the summer at Harrington Raceway, and piloted Island Of The Sea to a win in the $12,000 Open I Pace at the Fort Washington, Md., oval.