A funny thing happened to Brent MacGrath as he dropped Beach Glass into the entry box for the 2023 Jim Ewart Memorial, set for this Saturday (Sept. 9) at Eldorado Scioto Downs as part of the richest night in Ohio harness racing history.
Author: from Standardbred Canada
Keep an eye on these ICF “Lous”
When the State Fair meetings at Springfield and Du Quoin roll around in mid and late August, it’s the time you see some of the 2-year-olds start to blossom and show their potential.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Sept. 9
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (Sept. 9).
USTA 2024 rule change proposals announced
A total of 32 rule and bylaw change proposals have been submitted to the U.S. Trotting Association and will be voted upon by the full board of USTA Directors in March at the 2024 annual meeting in Columbus, Ohio.
Lucky Lil Lady lays down the law in Aces feature
Among a myriad of stellar performances on the Thursday night (Sept. 7) program at Running Aces was that of 4-year-old pacing mare Lucky Lil Lady who turned in a sharp gate-to-wire triumph in the $17,600 distaff Open Handicap.
USTA at Topeka Sale
The USTA will be at the Northern Indiana Yearling Speed Sale Saturday (Sept. 9) at the Topeka Livestock Auction in Topeka, Ind.
Pick-5 carryover Saturday at Yonkers swells to $124K-plus, includes $250K guarantee
Greg The Leg’s 31-1 upset in the final race on Thursday’s (Sept. 7) program at MGM Yonkers Raceway caused the $5 minimum “Lucky” Pick-5 wager not to be hit for a second straight night. As a result, Saturday afternoon’s (Sept. 9) MGM Yonkers International Trot card will now include a carryover in excess of $124,000, plus $15,000 worth of seed money from the SOA of New York, for a total starting pot of over $139,000 in the sequence.
Alford returns to America to drive Aldebaran Zeus in International Trot
Seven years ago, Chris Alford had the opportunity to participate in several races during Little Brown Jug Week at the Delaware County Fairgrounds while in the U.S. on holiday. The renowned Australian driver’s return to the States this week is all business. Alford, who is approaching 8,000 lifetime victories and is the winningest driver in Australian history, will get in the sulky behind Aussie-bred Aldebaran Zeus in Saturday’s $1 million MGM Yonkers International Trot at MGM Yonkers Raceway.
Big M’s New Jersey Classic finals to be shown on FS2
When it comes to national television exposure, The Meadowlands has had plenty during 2023, and this Friday (Sept. 8), the TV departments at the New York Racing Association (NYRA) and The Big M will combine forces to show five of the six finals for the New Jersey Classic Series for 2- and 3-year-olds of each sex and gait live during a two-hour live presentation on Fox Sports 2 (FS2) beginning at 9 p.m.
Ontario Sired Harvest and Autumn Series details released
Woodbine Entertainment today released details for the upcoming Ontario Sired Harvest Series at Woodbine Mohawk Park and the Ontario Sired Autumn Series at Flamboro Downs and Western Fair.