The Maryland Standardbred Fund 2-year-olds, both pacers and trotters, roared in to Ocean Downs Monday (July 31) and it was a welcome homecoming for driver Corey Callahan.
Author: from the Maryland Standardbred Fund
Jordan Stratton gets a New York Sire Stakes triple
In New York Sire Stakes 3-year-old colt trot action Monday afternoon (July 31) at Monticello Raceway, the first division, worth $57,000, had a short field of five with a Ron Burke entry of Chapercraz and Sevecheetah.
Nancy Bar goes gate-to-wire to win Pocono feature Monday
Mare Nancy Bar led every step of the way to win the Monday afternoon (July 31) featured trot at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania. The race was a conditioned event for non-winners of $9,800 in the last four starts and carried a purse of $12,500.
2023 Milstein Memorial/Aldrich President’s Trot/Charna President’s Pace set for Aug. 12
The 2023 Carl Milstein Memorial, Tom Aldrich President’s Trot and Myron Charna President’s Pace will be held Saturday (Aug. 12) at MGM Northfield Park.
Hambo, Oaks draw Tuesday
The press conference and post-position draw for the Hambletonian and Hambletonian Oaks will take place Tuesday (Aug. 1) at Hogan Equine, 329 Trenton Lakewood Road, Cream Ridge, N.J.
Win a free trip to the Dan Patch Awards weekend
The United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) is giving away a free trip for two to the Dan Patch Awards banquet, presented by Caesars Entertainment in Orlando, Fla. (Feb. 24 and 25, 2024) to the winner of the Scott Alberg Facebook Hambletonian contest this Saturday (Aug. 5) at The Meadowlands.
Maine’s freshman pacers wrap at Cumberland
Maine-bred and sired 2-year-old pacers re-appeared at Cumberland on Sunday (July 30), where the aptly named Oakleypopsthedeuce acted accordingly to capture the first win of his fledgling career.
Clyde Hirt Journalism Workshop set for Hambo Week
The Clyde Hirt Journalism Workshop, presented by the Hambletonian Society, is ready for another successful year in 2023.
Cumberland Pop-Ups push speed barrier
Despite the heavy rain that forced the cancelation of much of the Saturday (July 29) card, the track at Cumberland was lightning fast for Sunday’s (July 30) five $7,000 divisions of the Portland Head Light and Cape Elizabeth pacing series, which led to some quick miles and new records for the participants.
New number for phone entries at Berea, Ohio
Phone entries to the Cuyahoga County Fair at Berea, Ohio, should be made to Bill Peters at 614.984.9515 or 419.630.5952.