The 4-year-old mare Allegiant (sired by Tactical Landing), who was sold to the Swedish Eagle Rising stable last December and is now trained by Daniel Redén, delivered a strong performance when she made her first start for her new owner and trainer on Thursday evening (May 15).
Author: by Karsten Bønsdorf, USTA Senior Newsroom Correspondent
Ohohoh Im On Fire is sole repeat winner in Knappenberger
Ohohoh Im On Fire and Austin Hanners made it two in a row in the Jerry Knappenberger Series Thursday (May 15) at Eldorado Scioto Downs.
Running Aces set for season opener Sunday
The fields are set for the opening card of the 2025 harness racing season at Running Aces, which will be the 18th season at the Minnesota oval. A total of nine races will be contested on Sunday night (May 18) with the action getting underway at 6 p.m. (CDT).
Sophomore fillies kick-off Ohio Sires Stakes
Two Ohio freshman divisional winners will start the defense of their titles in the Ohio Sires Stakes opening leg on Friday (May 16) at Eldorado Scioto Downs.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for May 16
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (May 16).
Dunn hoping to break through in major Big M stakes
He’s been by far the most successful driver in harness racing over the last half-dozen years. During 2024, he won a record six Breeders Crown finals before going on to be named the Dan Patch Driver of the Year Award winner for a fifth time in the last six years. But there are still two big stakes wins missing from Dexter Dunn’s resume.
Adamczyk rallies in Monticello NAADA trot
Andrew Adamczyk pushed through a first-over grind and withstood late pursuers to claim victory in the $7,500 North American Amateur Drivers Association trot at Monticello Raceway on Wednesday (May 14).
Racing resumes May 25 at Ocean Downs
Preparations for the opening night of racing at Ocean Downs are being finalized as the vacationland oval on the eastern shore of Maryland opens its 76th year of harness racing on Sunday (May 25).
Winner’s Circle Speed Sale entries now accepted
Entries are now being accepted for the 2025 Winner’s Circle Speed Sale, to be held Oct. 9 on the campus of Michigan State University.
Freshman Focus to feature Jeff Nisonger
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will feature Jeff Nisonger and his Ohio 2-year-olds in training in this week’s edition of Freshman Focus.