Bloodhorse.com is reporting that Donato Poliseno was sentenced on Jan. 25 to serve four months in federal custody in connection with doping offenses in harness racing.
Author: from the USTA Communications Department
PA Horse Racing Association ‘foal cams’ available
Foaling season is in full swing, and the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association is partnering with Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, Pa. and Whysper Wynd Farm in Chester Springs, Pa. to provide a live look at nine expectant mares as they get ready to birth the next generation of champion racehorses.
Open Pace highlights Cal Expo card
Dancin Lance and Major Attribute, who both have wins at the head of the class at this meet, figure to get much of the attention in Friday night’s featured Open Pace at Cal Expo.
New Vocations stallion season auction set for Feb. 7-9
New Vocations’ 25th annual stallion auction will be held via onGait.com Feb. 7-9.
Diane Stevenson, 80, dies
Diane M. Stevenson, 80, of Hartly, Del., died Jan. 22, 2023, at her home.
Big M extends $3 million handle streak to six
Last weekend, wagering went past the $3 million mark on both Friday (Jan. 20) and Saturday (Jan. 21) nights, keeping the Big M’s streak alive of betting at least $3 million on a program.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Jan. 27
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (Jan. 27).
Field of 18 for Prix d’Amerique
A field of 18 trotters are declared to race in the Prix d’Amerique Sunday afternoon (Jan. 29) at Vincennes, Paris, France.
Buffalo Raceway simulcast center opens Wednesday
The start of the 2023 season at Buffalo Raceway will get underway on Wednesday (Feb. 1) when the simulcast center located in the clubhouse opens for business with the live harness racing campaign getting into gear on Saturday (March 4).
Mohawk’s five-star pacing sensation
To the Saulsbrook Victor go the spoils. Brett MacDonald can’t say with any degree of certainty that he saw it coming, but with each passing week and each trip to the winner’s circle, the horseman had faith that win or lose, the 5-year-old pacer would be a tough beat. Five straight wins, including four at the top class at Woodbine Mohawk Park, have certainly instilled a wealth of confidence in Saulsbrook Victor’s proud connections.