Chester, PA – The high-level claiming pacers took a rare turn in the spotlight on Sunday (Aug. 14) afternoon at Harrah’s Philadelphia, with Rickybobbynthehaus and Ship Wreck Beach K each victorious in their $12,000 divisions.
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Sanchez Rocks rolls to victory in Batavia Downs Open
Batavia, NY — Taking full advantage of post one and a perfect trip, Sanchez Rocks posted his second win in his last three starts at Batavia Downs in the $15,000 Open I Handicap trot on Sunday afternoon (Aug. 14).
Prairie Panther scores in Tioga feature
Nichols, NY – Prairie Panther (Wally Hennessey) charges late to capture the $13,000 Open Pace at Tioga Downs on Sunday (August 14).
Pebble Beach headlines Monday card at Red Mile
Lexington, KY – On Monday afternoon (Aug. 15) Red Mile will host two $80,000 second round legs of the Kentucky Championship series, three $30,000 second round legs of the Kentucky Commonwealth series and four $15,000 second round legs of the Kentucky Golden Rod series for freshman and sophomore trotters and pacers on a 13-race card.
Mach Le More A wins at Saratoga
Saratoga Springs, NY – Amanda Kelley has been the winningest trainer in the Open Pace thus far this season at Saratoga Casino Hotel. Her stable came into Saturday (Aug. 14) night with eight wins in the feature for pacers and added another one to tally.
Quick Snap wins over distinguished company at Philly
Chester, PA – An Adios Pace finalist defeated “Team Oaks” and a Meadowlands Pace finalist in the $14,400 featured pace at Harrah’s Philadelphia Wednesday (Aug. 10) afternoon, as Quick Snap won in 1:51.4 over Jo Pa’s Warrior and PJ Lou.
Rock Me Cristal upsets at 7-1 in Meadows feature
Washington, PA — Dismissed at 7-1, Rock Me Cristal let Lady Newton do the heavy lifting on the point, then edged by her in the Lightning Lane to capture Wednesday’s (Aug. 10) feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $12,000 Filly & Mare Conditioned Pace.
Developing horses in the Wednesday Philly spotlight
Chester, PA – A quartet of $12,600 for up’n’coming trotters and pacers topped the action on Wednesday (July 27) afternoon, the start of the racing week at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
Harrah’s Hoosier Park set to host Third Annual Empire of Hope Event
Anderson, IN – On Saturday (July 30) Harrah’s Hoosier Park will host the third annual Empire of Hope day. The Empire of Hope event is dedicated to raise funds for the after care of retired racehorses, with all proceeds directly benefitting the Standardbred Transition Alliance to assist efforts to relocate, rehabilitate and repurpose retired standardbred racehorses.
All Day Sunshine sharp first-over, wins Meadows feature
Washington, PA — All Day Sunshine got the jump on 2-5 favorite Crisp Mane down the backside and easily defeated her in Wednesday’s (July 27) feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $10,000 Filly & Mare Conditioned Pace.