When Race Secretary Rob Pennington opened the box for Cumberland’s opening weekend, he was pleased to find over 150 horses had been dropped in for the double draw for Friday and Saturday (April 14 and 15).
Author: by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland
Fayette County Harness Horsemen’s Association’s matinee on May 14
The Fayette County Harness Horsemen’s Association will be holding a matinee, with time bar races, on Sunday (May 14) with a 12:30 p.m. post time.
Rose Run Valor upsets in Miami Valley’s $30,000 Open Trot
Rose Run Valor used a ground-saving trip and an opening up the stretch to score a 1:53.1 upset in Miami Valley’s $30,000 Open Handicap Trot on Wednesday (April 12).
Hoolie N Hector is lone John Brennan Series repeater
Hoolie N Hector was the only horse able to improve to two-for-two in this year’s John Brennan Trotting Series at MGM Yonkers Raceway after Wednesday night’s (April 12) second preliminary round.
MGM Northfield Park prevails in Driver’s Challenge
The Northfield/Pompano Driver’s Challenge concluded on Wednesday (April 12) at MGM Northfield Park, with the home team easing away to victory after another successful night. While Team Pompano scored five victories on Wednesday, it was too much to overcome as Team Northfield prevailed 248-170.
First training win gives Matt Rosiek a special feeling
Matt Rosiek discovered his version of the “good book” at an early age. It wasn’t the Bible, but it did help show him the way. “I’ve studied the trainer’s book since I was eight years old,” Rosiek said. “My grandfather gave it to me, and I don’t know how many times I’ve read that from front to back.” The more times he read it, the more he wanted to be a Standardbred trainer. Matt’s dream came true at age 29 when he got his training license earlier this year, followed by his first training win March 22 with Treasurethosechips at Buffalo Raceway.
COSA Executive Director Dale McNeill excited to begin new role
The Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) has named Dale McNeill its Executive Director as the organization continues to serve as the united voice for Ontario harness horsepeople.
Tioga announces King of Klaims Series
Tioga Downs will offer a few claiming series each Friday during the 2023 season, beginning on May 12. They will roll on throughout the season; each will be two legs with a final.
Northfield kicks off Driver’s Challenge with a bang
Team Northfield made their presence felt on Tuesday (April 11), taking a commanding lead heading into night two of the Driver’s Challenge with Team Pompano held in partnership with the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association.
Equine Equipment and Exmark donates $10,000 mower to New Vocations Open Barn & BBQ event
In a show of continuing support for the equine industry and Thoroughbred aftercare, Equine Equipment and Exmark have teamed up to donate an Exmark Commercial 60” Radius S Zero Turn Mower to be auctioned off as part of the New Vocations Open Barn & BBQ silent auction.