Harrington, DE – The outside posts usually don’t produce a high winning percentage on a half-mile racetrack, however, 4 horses from post eight prevailed Wednesday (Sept. 7) at Harrington Raceway.
Author: by Matt Sparacino for Harrington Raceway
Maine’s freshmen pacers invade Bangor
Bangor, ME – Maine’s 2-year-old male pacers had a make-up day of racing before the regular card at Bangor on Wednesday (Sept. 7), with two $18,000-plus divisions of the Maine Breeders Stakes (MSBS) enjoying swift times after a few extra days off.
Charlie Longo win the NAADA trot at Monticello with Crews Hilltopper
Monticello, NY – After settling in third heading for the quarter Charlie Longo whipped Crews Hilltopper out in two-horse position and marched toward the lead but Mr Ridgetaker (Dave Yarock) wasn’t yielding command. However, when they headed for home, Crews Hilltopper rallied and was a length winner over Yarock’s charge in 2:01.3.
Stonebridge Armour shoots lightning lane, takes Meadows feature; Myers wins 4
Washington, PA — Stonebridge Armour stalked patiently from the pocket while Horoscope did the heavy lifting on the lead, then blew by in the Lightning Lane to capture Wednesday’s (Sept.7) feature at The Meadows, a $13,300 Conditioned Trot.
Cecil Hanover, Onion Gum win NYSS at Batavia
Batavia, NY — The New York Sire Stakes visited Batavia Downs for the final time this year on Wednesday (Aug. 31) with a dozen 2-year-old trotting colts and geldings competing for the remaining spots in the finals to be held during the Day of Champions at Tioga Downs on Saturday (Sept. 10).
Top Jug Contenders, Week #3
Delaware, OH – For the next three weeks, Little Brown Jug Publicity Director Jay Wolf will rank the top 10 horses eligible for the 77th edition of the Little Brown Jug, sponsored by the Ohio Harness Horseman’s Association, to be contested on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
Caretaker Profile: Tami Sepper
Ontario, CA – In horse racing there is a lot you can’t control that has an impact on your success. A trip doesn’t go your way, equipment can malfunction, and a host of other factors.
Tim Tetrick records 13,000th driving victory
Chester, PA – Tim Tetrick became only the seventh North American driver to reach 13,000 career victories when he guided Sir Issac Newton to victory in the fourth race at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Wednesday (Aug. 31) afternoon.
I’m Happy Hanover unchallenged in Meadows victory
Washington, PA — I’m Happy Hanover strolled to a comfortable 58.2 opening half, leaving her strong enough to discourage serious challengers en route to victory in Wednesday’s (Aug. 31) feature at The Meadows, a $13,300 Conditioned Trot.
Shallow takes second straight Batavia distaff Open
Batavia, NY — Since shipping in from Saratoga Raceway, Shallow has taken her spot at the top of mare’s colony at Batavia Downs after winning her second consecutive $15,000 Open I Handicap on Wednesday evening (Aug. 24).