The field and post positions are set for this Saturday’s (June 17) 40th Pepsi North America Cup at Woodbine Mohawk Park. The post position draw for the C$1 million pacing classic took place on Tuesday afternoon at Mohawk. Elimination winners Christchurch, Confederate, Fulton and It’s My Show earned their respective connections the right to secure a post between two and five in the final after their victories on June 10.
Author: by Chris Lomon, for Woodbine Communications
Many 2-year-olds show great promise at Philadelphia
Hundred Dollar Man, a pacing colt from the first crop of sire Lather Up, paced in 1:55 for driver Montrell Teague, the regular pilot of Lather Up, and trainer/owner Brenda Teague during the Tuesday morning (June 13) 2-year-old qualifiers at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
Post positions drawn for Pepsi North America Cup
The field has been finalized with post positions drawn for the 40th edition of the C$1 million Pepsi North America Cup, which will headline a star-studded stakes card this Saturday (June 17) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
London Classic Yearling Sale sees large spike in entries for 2023
The second edition of the London Classic Yearling Sale will take place this Oct. 17 and 18 at the Agriplex of the Western Fair District and organizers report that the response from consignors this year has been overwhelming.
It’s My Show tops Week 1 edition of Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll
Three-year-old male pacer It’s My Show, undefeated in five races this year and a finalist in Saturday’s C$1 million Pepsi North America Cup, tops the Week 1 edition of the 2023 Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll.
Hill and Ewart nominations due
Nominations are due Thursday (June 15) for the Charlie Hill Memorial Trot and the Jim Ewart Memorial Pace to be held at Eldorado Scioto Downs on Super Night (Saturday, Sept. 9).
OHHA to live stream Ohio county fair races in 2023
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will again stream Ohio county fair races this summer.
Another six winners for Ron Burke in 2-year-old races at Gaitway Farm
None of Ron Burke’s six winners from last week’s opening round of qualifiers for 2-year-olds at Gaitway Farm were in action again this week but that didn’t prevent the trainer from having six more winners Monday (June 12) at the central New Jersey training center. Burke’s winners were male pacers Dancin Champion and Dream Bird, male trotters Craigieburn and Classic Landing, female pacer Monsoon, and female trotter Cahira Hanover. Dancin Champion, Craigieburn, and Monsoon were making their debuts.
Kentucky Proud Series race date change and requirements
Leg four of the Kentucky Proud Series will take place at Oak Grove on Tuesday (June 20) at 3 p.m. (CDT).
Pierre-Luc Quimper, 39, dies
Pierre-Luc Quimper, 39, died June 12, 2023 at his Palm Beach, Fla., residence.