From Pompano to Bangor, Post Time Terror has graced the raceways of harness tracks all along the Eastern Seabord. A popular mare, she’s been claimed a total of 11 times, raced from the rosters of 14 different trainers, and visited the winner’s circles of 11 different tracks, but throughout the years, and whatever the venue, her desire to win has never been questioned.
Author: by Mike Sweeney
Meadowlands qualifier and New Jersey Classic Series notes
The Meadowlands reopens on the weekend of Sept. 1-2 and qualifying races will be held on Thursday (Aug. 24). Please check the condition sheet for entry details.
Fancy Like That scores win number four in her freshman career
The freshman Maryland Sire Stakes opened their season at Ocean Downs on Monday (Aug. 14) with two splits for filly pacers and one for trotting colts and geldings.
Robert Decker, 86, dies
Robert “Papa Deck” Decker, 86, of Atwater, Ill., died Aug. 12, 2023, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Ill.
Lewis Miller, 92, dies
Lewis R. Miller, 92, of Pittsfield, N.Y., died at his home surrounded by his family on Aug. 10, 2023.
Freaky Feet Pete to stand at Premier Acres in 2024
World and Breeders Crown champion Freaky Feet Pete 4,1:47.1f ($1,617,056) is set to make a move within the Hoosier State as he joins the Premier Acres stallion roster for the 2024 breeding season.
Fields set for Sun Stakes Saturday card
Harness racing’s top-ranked stars, No. 1 Sylvia Hanover and No. 2 Confederate, will headline this weekend’s loaded Sun Stakes Saturday card at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, where a total of $2.3 million in purses will be offered for the day.
Wellwood and Peaceful Way consolations offered
With the entry box for the William Wellwood Memorial and Peaceful Way set to close Tuesday morning, Woodbine has announced C$50,000 consolations will be offered for both 2-year-old trot events.
Noble wins two in Buckeye Stallion Series at MGM Northfield Park
It was a busy night of Buckeye Stallion Series action at MGM Northfield Park on Sunday (Aug. 13). Nine $20,000 races were contested as five divisions of 2-year-old colt pacers and four divisions of 3-year-old colt trotters went to the gate. Dan Noble was the only driver or trainer to record two wins.
Pick-4 carryover headlines Harrington Tuesday program
Bettors will have a $5,270 carryover in the Pick-4 to shoot for on Tuesday’s (Aug. 15) 13-race Harrington Raceway program.