Tony Ciuffetelli sat a comfy trip and struck from the pocket to win going away in the $7,500 North American Amateur Driving Association Trot at Monticello Raceway on Wednesday afternoon (July 19).
Author: by Ray Cotolo, for the NAADA
Oh Well tops Ken Warkentin’s Road to the Hambletonian Week 8
Oh Well moves into the top spot in Week 8 of Ken Warkentin’s Road to the Hambletonian after an impressive wire-to-wire victory in a Stanley Dancer Memorial division.
Meagan McKee, 33, dies
Meagan Michelle McKee, 33, died July 16, 2023, after battling a rare pediatric cancer for the past three years.
SBOANJ issues breeders and resident mare awards reminder
The SBOANJ would like to remind all breeders that you must be a current member and have a 2023 W9 on file at the SBOANJ office in order to receive any breeders or resident mare awards money.
Merriman dominates Ohio Sires Stakes at Scioto
Aaron Merriman found the winner’s circle three times in four Ohio Sires Stakes races Tuesday (July 18) at Eldorado Scioto Downs. Merriman swept both $55,000 divisions for freshman colt trotters and one of the $55,000 divisions for 2-year-old filly trotters.
Baby Flash remains perfect at Running Aces
Minnesota-sired freshman trotters were in the spotlight at Running Aces on Tuesday night (July 18) with two divisions competing for a total purse of $36,500.
Two Ohio County Fair live streams on tap for Wednesday
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will continue its 2023 Ohio County Fair racing season with live-streaming coverage from two fairs on Wednesday (July 19).
Business booms on Meadowlands Pace night
Meadowlands Pace night on Saturday (July 15) was certainly one of the best Grand Circuit stakes cards of the season and business at the windows was right in line with the quality of the performances on the racetrack.
High Flyin’ Filly scores for fourth time in Buckeye Stallion Series
The four $20,000 divisions of the Buckeye Stallion Series for sophomore filly pacers at MGM Northfield Park Monday night (July 17) saw four repeat winners. Onederfulbeach, Racing For Three, and Beautiful Seaside each picked up their third Buckeye Stallion Series win, while High Flyin’ Filly scored for the fourth time.
$1 million purse expected for 2023 Little Brown Jug
Officials of the Little Brown Jug are pleased to announce that the expected purse of the 2023 race (Thursday, Sept. 21) will be $1 million.