Robert Joseph “Bob” Groter, 75, of Wyoming, Ill., died in a snowmobiling accident in St. Germain, Wis., Feb. 2, 2023.
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Manchego’s first foal
Three-time Dan Patch Award-winning female trotter Manchego delivered her first foal, a filly by Walner, at 10:45 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 2) at Kentuckiana Farms. Manchego, owned by Barry Guariglia’s Black Horse Racing, retired in 2021.
Robust support of Breeders Crown program generates purse hikes
The Breeders Crown, harness racing’s year-end championship series, will raise purses on six of the 12 divisions of Breeders Crown races to be held at Harrah’s Hoosier Park on Friday (Oct. 27) and Saturday (Oct. 28).
2023 Stakes Guide is now online
The 2023 Stakes Guide, including race conditions, payment schedules and race schedules, is available online at http://horsemen.ustrotting.com/stakes/.
ARCI: Potential regulatory chaos necessitates another delay of FTC action on HISA rules
The Association of Racing Commissioners International has formally asked the Federal Trade Commission to set aside and temporarily not approve proposed anti-doping and medication control rules proposed by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority until the constitutionality of the HISA Act is determined by the courts.
Minnesota County Fair award winners announced
Minnesota Harness Racing, Inc. has announced the Minnesota County Fair award winners for 2022.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Feb. 4
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (Feb. 4).
Porter pockets Leonard’s Legacy to upset win at Rosecroft
The 13-1 shot Leonard’s Legacy sat a pocket trip behind leader Can’t Beach That and passed him to the inside in the final strides to score a win in the $17,500 Maryland Exclusive Handicap at Rosecroft Thursday night (Feb. 2).
Yonkers live racing canceled for Friday
Due to extremely cold temperatures, sub-zero wind chills, and for the safety of all participants, human and equine, MGM Yonkers Raceway has canceled live racing for Friday (Feb. 3).
Pick-5 carryover highlights Saturday program at MGM Northfield Park
MGM Northfield Park management has announced a $25,000 (est.) $1 Pick-5 total pool for Saturday’s (Feb. 4) race card.