Unfiltered gets some class relief Friday evening (March 24) and heads the cast for the $7,000 Open II Pace at Cal Expo.
Author: by Mark Ratzky, publicity, Cal Expo Harness
Baillargeon equipped for strong showing in New Holland Series finals
Trainer Ben Baillargeon will send out a talented trio in the New Holland Pacing and Trotting Series finals, Saturday night (March 25) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Meadowlands Racetrack seeking charities for annual charity contest
The Meadowlands Racetrack is seeking local New Jersey charities interested in having a night at the races for a good cause in the track’s annual Charity Handicapping Contest, scheduled for Saturday (May 13).
Stewart starting to cash-in on his success
Mississippi native Cordarius Stewart has set a goal for himself going into the 2023 racing season and it’s the same as last year’s: “I want to get my driver average and numbers up again.” It was mission accomplished in 2022 as the 28-year-old well-traveled Stewart grinded his way to his most successful season.
Week two of Grand Circuit opens Friday at Yonkers
The Grand Circuit at Yonkers features four $40,000 divisions on Friday (March 24) in the second round of the Blue Chip Matchmaker series for open pacing mares.
Mares sweep exacta in Ray Paver Sr. Memorial at Miami Valley
Although there were only three female trotters mixed with a half dozen male counterparts in the $25,000 final of the Ray Paver Sr. Memorial series on Wednesday (March 22) at Miami Valley, two of those mares showed their heels to the field and swept the winning exacta spots.
Dresden wins mares conditioned pace at Bally’s Dover
Dresden surged late and won the $17,000 mares conditioned pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday night *(March 22).
12 horse Burke consignment brings healthy prices at onGait.com
Odds On Osiris p,3,1:49.3s led the 12 horse Ron Burke Stable consignment on Wednesday afternoon when he sold to Tom Svrcek for $104,500.
Unique weekend promotions, simulcast wagering opportunities highlight Shenandoah Downs meet
The first ever spring pari-mutuel harness racing season at Shenandoah Downs — scheduled to begin April 1 and continue through May 14 — will offer a slate of promotions to lure race fans including a unique “Own a Horse for a Day” promotion on three separate weekends.
Boyd and ‘Lucky’ aim for ‘Roarin Grand’ winner’s circle
Braxten Boyd and Lucky Artist A came a head short of collecting their first Grand Circuit victories in last week’s opening round of the Blue Chip Matchmaker Series, but the driver and mare will get another chance Friday as the six-weeks event for older female pacers continues at MGM Yonkers Raceway.