Plainville, MA — After hitting the board in three consecutive starts, Out To Get Lucky claimed his first win of the year in the $15,000 feature pace at Plainridge Park on Tuesday afternoon (June 13).
Author: by Tim Bojarski for Standardbred Owners of Massachusetts
Mark Akins has a big day Tuesday at Pocono
Wilkes-Barre, PA – Owner and trainer Mark Akins last Tuesday claimed both Nasey and Crazycat out of the top-level claiming handicap trots at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, then got immediate returns as he teamed with regular driver Simon Allard to win both of the $15,500 top trots at the northeast Pennsylvania track on Tuesday (June 13) afternoon.
Hades de Vandel won Oslo Grand Prix
Bjerke, Norway – French bred but Dutch-owned and trained Hades de Vandel with Robin Bakker in the bike won the Group 1 race, Oslo Grand Prix at Bjerke Sunday afternoon.
Kentucky hopefuls ready for early Sire Stakes series
Oak Grove, KY — A total of 26 2-year-olds will square off in first-round Early Kentucky Sire Stakes action on Monday (June 12) at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel, with one $25,000 event carded for each gait and sex.
Joxter and Prairie Panther grab features at Tioga
Nichols, NY – On Sunday (June 11) Creekside Pete (Corey Braden) went to the front and led to the quarter in :28.0. Lucky Sevens (Steeven Genois) challenged for the lead all the way to the half. Creekside Pete got to the half first in :56.0. Joxter made his move down the backstretch and overtook Creekside Pete. Joxter first to three-quarters in 1:26.0.
Take All Comers wins Philly top trot in 1:50.4
Chester, PA – The Creatine gelding Take All Comers won the $20,000 Open handicap trot at Harrah’s Philadelphia Sunday (June 11) afternoon in 1:50.4, only two ticks shy of the divisional track and world record and the all-age standard at Philly.
Cushing takes Cumberland feature with Something Bettor A
Cumberland, ME – Something Bettor A didn’t let something like a broken headpole interfere with his first victory on Maine soil this season, as Ron Cushing valiantly steered his charge to triumph in the $5,500 featured conditioned pace at Cumberland on Saturday (June 10).
Milieu Hanover upsets in second straight win at Plainridge
Plainville, MA — Clearly liking her new environment, Milieu Hanover feels right at home after winning her second $25,000 Winners-Over mares pace at Plainridge Park on Tuesday afternoon (June 6).
Majorca N wins her second straight at Harrington
Harrington, DE – Michael Casalino Jr. and Dylan Davis’ Marjorca N ($3.00, Corey Callahan) was a 1:53 winner in the $20,000 Mares Open Tuesday (June 6) at Harrington Raceway for her second straight triumph.
Eliminations set for 40th Pepsi North America Cup
Milton, ON – Intense battles are guaranteed for this Saturday’s (June 10) Pepsi North America Cup eliminations at Woodbine Mohawk Park.