One of the speediest pacers anywhere, the Somebeachsomewhere 6-year-old gelding Ruthless Hanover, made his 2023 debut a successful one during Tuesday morning (March 28) qualifiers at Harrah’s Philadelphia, going wire-to-wire in 1:52.2 for driver George Napolitano Jr., trainer Tom Cancelliere, and owner John Cancelliere.
Author: from the PHHA/Harrah’s Philadelphia
2023 National Economic Impact Study for the equine industry kicks off
The last three years have been a time of great change throughout the country for homes, businesses and industries. Rising costs of living, shrinking of assistance and changes in demographics have affected so much of our world and that includes the equine industry.
Idealsomemagic A and Tattoo Artist quickest in leg two of MGM Borgata Pacing Series
The second leg of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series for free-for-allers was conducted on a rain-soaked and sloppy MGM Yonkers Raceway on Monday night (March 27), and Idealsomemagic A and Tattoo Artist shared top honors on the program by each turning in a 1:51.2 mile in their respective $50,000 tests. The other divisions went to Lochinvar Art A and Jimmy Freight.
Meadows Monday Memo
Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
Statement from ARCI President Ed Martin on FTC approval of HISA ADMC rules
The following is a statement from ARCI President Ed Martin on the FTC approval of HISA ADMC rules
USTA on FTC ADMC approval
The United States Trotting Association (USTA) released the following statement regarding today’s (March 27) decision by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to approve the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (Authority) Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) rules.
Kyle Swift honored at Buffalo Raceway
A lot of youth today at age 17 aren’t totally committed to their future plans and endeavors as life progresses. One exception is Kyle Swift. This 17 year old is laser focused and has begun taking on plenty of responsibilities in preparation for his future goals and plans in harness racing. His tireless devotion and hard work in his mother’s barn, the Swift Racing Stable, earned him the Buffalo Raceway March Horseman of the Month Award sponsored by JP Fitzgerald’s.
Meadowlands notice on policies
As the calendar turns to April and more tracks in the region return to live racing, The Meadowlands is reminding competing horsepersons of the policies that are enforced during this time. The notes included on each weekly condition sheet are a good source for information on these details and policies.
Tioga purses up this season
Tioga Downs will kick off its 18th season of live racing on the customary opening date of Kentucky Derby Day, which falls on May 6 in 2023.
Bernie rolls to lifetime best in $19,000 Open Pace at MGM Northfield Park
Barn pet Bernie is a staple in the Jessica Millner stable, and on Sunday (March 26), he continued to show his connections how special he is with an eye-popping lifetime best 1:49.3 effort in the $19,000 Open Pace.