Shenandoah Downs reached the halfway point of its 2023 pari-mutuel harness racing schedule on Sunday (May 14) when a seven-week, 14-day spring season came to an end.
Author: by Darrell Wood, for Shenandoah Downs
Alilthundadownunda up in time in Aces feature
Alilthundadownunda and trainer/driver Nick Roland provided a thrilling inside rally to capture the $18,500 feature race on Tuesday night (May 16) at Running Aces.
Walner is nothing short of phenomenal
Walner (Chapter Seven) was nothing short of a phenomenon over every harness racing venue he set hoof over during his career. Now, he’s brought that same phenomenal talent to the breeding shed, and neither his trainer, Linda Toscano, nor David Reid, who put together the stallion syndicate for Walner, are surprised by his success.
Maryland Sires Stakes produces big payouts
Sires Stakes cards in general tend to be chalk ladened affairs for the bettors. Low win payouts and exotics that tend to return low on the investment. However, sometimes you can catch lightning in a bottle and Tuesday night (May 16) at Rosecroft, it struck twice as the track hosted four $85,000 finals in the Maryland Sires Stakes program.
SBOANJ offers new Spring Ahead Series for NJ sired horses
The SBOANJ has sponsored four divisions of the SBOA Spring Ahead Series, the first leg kicking off this Saturday (May 20) at Freehold Raceway.
Allywag Hanover and Charleston win qualifying races; Test Of Faith second
Allywag Hanover and Charleston were 1:53.1 winners in their qualifying races on Tuesday morning (May 16) at Harrah’s Philadelphia for trainer Brett Pelling, while 2021 Horse of the Year Test Of Faith was second in her first outing of the year.
Caesars Sportsbook to partner with Keeneland and Red Mile for sports betting in Kentucky
Legalized sports wagering is coming to Kentucky and Caesars Sportsbook, the sports wagering platform for Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
Rodney Grady, 82, dies
Rodney Grady (Zeke to many), 82, died May 9, 2023, at his home in Chelsea after a lengthy illness with cancer.
Meadowlands to host 30 and under handicapping contest Saturday
The Meadowlands is hosting its annual 30 and under handicapping contest this Saturday (May 20). The free handicapping contest is exclusively for fans between the ages of 18 and 30 and offers a $5,000 total prize pool, with prize payouts to the top four finishers.
Mohawk Race Office to conduct Grand River draws
Woodbine Entertainment management today announced that all draws for the upcoming 2023 live racing season at Grand River Raceway will take place through the Mohawk Race Office.