Monticello, NY — Michelle Crawford pounced uncovered to the final turn with Wicked Nick and scooted clear to a 2:01.4 victory in the $7,500 North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA) Trot on Wednesday afternoon (May 3) at Monticello Raceway.
Author: by Ray Catalo for NAADA
$100,000 ‘Pace Baby Pace’ Invitational shaping up at Miami Valley
Lebanon, OH – The $100,000 “Pace Baby Pace” Invitational, honoring the memory of Pacey “The Wizard” Mindlin, is shaping up to be a race to remember, according to Miami Valley Race Secretary Gregg Keidel. “We’ve got a nice mix of Free For All pacers from the East Coast and the Midwest lined up to chase the most lucrative non-stakes race in the industry so far this season. There is no doubt this race will threaten our track record, given decent weather, and will be a fitting tribute to Pacey.”
South Beach Star goes 1:49.4 in Philly slop
Chester, PA – South Beach Star has worked himself into top form early in the season, as he won the $15,300 featured pace at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Sunday (April 30) afternoon in 1:49.4, despite a sloppy track with a two-second variant.
Shenandoah Downs to offer Kentucky Derby betting for the first time ever on Saturday May 6
Woodstock, VA – The biggest horse racing event of the year is this coming Saturday (May 6) and for the first time ever, Shenandoah Downs will hold a Kentucky Derby party in conjunction with its harness race card and offer betting on the big race.
Newcomers headline Kentucky trotting stakes Monday
Oak Grove, KY – O While first-leg pacing winners I Did It Myway and Boudoir Hanover promise to be heavy favorites in their respective $50,000 second-round Kentucky Standardbred Development Fund (KSDF) stakes events for 4-year-olds on Monday (May 1) at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel, Iwon’t Backdown As will have a host of fresh competition looking to topple him in the male trot.
Muscle Dynasty wins Harrington Open Trot
Harrington, DE – Frank Chick’s Muscle Dynasty ($9.00,Corey Callahan) returned to winning form Wednesday (April 26) and surpassed $100,000 in seasonal earnings with a 1:55.1 triumph in the $20,000 Open Trot at Harrington Raceway.
Jet Hill captures the $50,000 Hackett Final
Lebanon, OH – Jet Hill became the third of four James K. Hackett Memorial champions to be crowned on Wednesday (April 26) at Miami Valley Raceway.
Andrew Lyon, 82, dies
Columbus, OH – Andrew M. Lyon Jr., 82, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, April 7, 2023.
Imprincessgemma A is queen at Buffalo Raceway
Hamburg, NY – Imprincessgemma A ($5.60) was queen for a day at Buffalo Raceway on Wednesday afternoon (April 26) as she wired the field in the $15,500 Open Pace for the fillies and mares. She defeated American Delight N by 1-3/4 lengths while Bank The Win was third.
Spring previews to be held for Illinois breds
Springfield, IL – Two spring previews will be held for 3-year-old and up Illinois bred horses on May 16th and May 23rd at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The total purse payout for each day will be $30,000. Entry fees for Springfield based trainers will be $50 for purse races and $35 for qualifiers. Entry fees for non-Springfield based trainers will be $65 for purse races and $50 for qualifiers.