Carolina Beach (Somebeachsomewhere) has been knocking on the door for several weeks since moving up to the Open ranks. On Sunday (April 30), he put it all together to score an upset victory in the $19,000 co-feature.
Author: by Michael Carter, for MGM Northfield Park
Meadowlands Racetrack offers plenty of action on Kentucky Derby Day
On Saturday (May 6), join Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment for an exciting day and night of simulcast and live racing action, including the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby from Churchill Downs.
No Lou Zing victorious in Open Pace at Oak Grove
After missing as the favorite in the top class last week, No Lou Zing rebounded with a stern rally along the rim to grab victory in the $24,000 Open Pace at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming and Hotel on Sunday afternoon (April 30).
Snowman Hanover fronts field in Weiss championship
Snowman Hanover showed last Sunday he appreciated his reintroduction to trotting hobbles with a victory in the Bobby Weiss Series final prelim for his sophomore male group, and in Sunday’s (April 30) $50,000 Weiss championship he again was victorious, taking his field coast-to-coast in 1:58 over a sloppy track during a rainy night.
Focus is on improvement for Joemikiyoursofine
Joemikiyoursofine was lightly raced last season as a 2-year-old because of sickness and immaturity, but if he can blossom into a stakes-level performer like stablemate Western Joe and half-brother Fourever Boy, his connections will think he’s even better than fine.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for April 29
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (April 29).
2023 Buckeye Stallion Series kicks off Sunday
The 2023 Buckeye Stallion Series begins Sunday (April 30), with the first leg for 3-year-old filly trotters at Miami Valley Raceway. Five divisions will go to the gate with each race carrying a purse of $20,000.
One Cool Cat gives Roglitz first training win
It’s no surprise when someone follows a family tradition and gets into the sport of harness racing. For Jacob Roglitz, he has had great resources to learn the game from, having uncles, Bill Long, that has won more Ocean Downs driving titles than they keep records for, and a trainer in Allen Long.
Weiss Series championships featured all week at Pocono
This coming racing week at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, each of the four racing cards will present a $50,000 championship race in the Bobby Weiss Series for developing 3-year-olds. Each day except Sunday will also feature a $20,000 consolation for Weiss competitors who did not earn enough points to secure a place in the championship.
Purses up at Tioga; first draw on Monday
The 2023 live racing season at Tioga Downs starts on Saturday (May 6) with purses up considerably over last year.