Batavia, NY — The weekly $15,000 top-class events for both gaits were carded on Thursday afternoon (Feb. 8) at Batavia Downs and the winner of both races claimed their first victory of the year in impressive fashion.
Author: by Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs
Darke County Fairgrounds renovations are moving along
Greenville, OH – We are excited to share the progress of the stall renovation project. Barn three is nearing completion and has approx. 70 stalls not including tack rooms and bath stalls. It is the biggest race horse barn of the six on the grounds. Barn three should be completed in a few days and then renovation will start on barn four.
Delaware Valley USHWA Caretakers of the Year awards
Dover, DE – This award is given by the Delaware Valley Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association to honor those unsung heroes in the harness racing sport who work long hours and care for our Standardbreds day in and day out.
Jody jogs in the Mares Winners Over pace at Bally’s Dover
Jody was a wire-to-wire winner in the Mares Winners Over/Select Pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday (Jan. 31) night.
Disturbed Hanover, a decisive winner at Bally’s Dover
Dover, DE – Disturbed Hanover responded to her tough as nails reputation and won the Mares Select Pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday (Jan. 24) night.
Illusion Seelster scores in Rosecroft feature
Fort Washington, MD – William Carter and Illusion Seelster got every call as the four-year-old mare by State Treasurer, scored a six length win in the $12,000 Mares Open Handicap on Tuesday…
Fillies and Mares Claiming Pop-Up added at Woodbine Mohawk Park
MILTON, ON – The Woodbine Mohawk Park Race Office has added a new Fillies and Mares Claiming Pop-Up Series to next week’s condition sheet.
College basketball and Conference Championships at the Meadowlands Racetrack
East Rutherford, NJ – America’s number one sportsbook – the FanDuel Sportsbook – is the best place to watch all the college basketball action and football conference championships this weekend.
USTA District 9 (Maine) meeting recap
olumbus, OH – On Sunday (Jan. 21), Chairperson Don Marean and Directors Steve O’Toole and Dr. Tim Powers hosted the District 9 meeting in conjunction with the Maine Harness Horsemen’s Association annual meeting in Auburn, ME.
Midland Acres welcomes their first Monte Miki foal
Marysville, OH – Monte Miki is proud to show off his first offspring at Spurwood Farm (Kelsey Brinkman) in Marysville, Ohio. A filly out of the good mare Mayabelle (2, 1:53.2F – $259,786).