Chester, PA — Following recent Open-level wins at both Harrington and Yonkers, Jack’s Legend N ($2.60) made his return to Harrah’s Philadelphia a winning one, pulling the pocket and striding clear to an emphatic 1:49.4 win over his five foes in Sunday’s (Oct. 17) featured $16,200 top-level conditioned pace.
Author: by James Witherite for Harrah's Racing Media
JD Yoder wins Glada Trot with Bo Nanza Chip at Northfield Park on Sunday
Northfield, Ohio – A talented field of amateur drivers convened at Northfield Park this evening (Oct. 17) to compete in a $9200 GLADA trot and when the judges declared the event official JD Yoder emerged victorious after he guided Bo Nanza Chip to a 1:56.4 victory over nine others.
Record breaking day for Ducharme pupils in Mass Stake
Plainville, MA – The $2.24 million Massachusetts Sire Stake was back in town at Plainridge Park on Sunday afternoon (Oct. 17) for the third leg of action for 2-year-old trotters and pacers of both sexes that went postward in four $60,000 divisions and trainer George Ducharme’s stable was on point as three of his entered trainees won three consecutive divisions of the state sponsored series, two in record-breaking fashion.
Saratoga host RUS action on Sunday
Saratoga Springs, NY – Sunday’s (Oct. 17) card at Saratoga Casino Hotel had a bit of a “halftime show” as a Racing Under Saddle event was featured in the middle of the matinee program. Seven trotters took part in the $5,600 event which was named the “Race to End Breast Cancer” in conjunction with breast cancer awareness month.
Maine Breeders shine at Bangor today
Bangor, ME – Maine biggest day in harness racing saw eight Maine State Breeders Stakes races with total purses of $628,574, get awarded to the best two-and three-year-olds, from the Pine Tree State. An early rain set the track condition up as good, for the exciting races that were to kickoff on Sunday (Oct. 17) at Hollywood Bangor Raceway.
Bittrsweetsymphony wins 13th in a row win capturing Buckeye Stallion Series final
Grove City, OH – Bittrsweetsymphony made it look easy winning for the 13th straight time to win the Buckeye Stallion Series championship for 2-year-old filly pacers at MGM Northfield Park, Saturday (Oct. 17).
Morrill wins four and both Open features at Batavia
Batavia, NY – Jim Morrill Jr. remained flaming hot at Batavia Downs after he won four more races at the Genesee County track including both Open paces. Morrill’s torrid pace at the current meet accelerated over the last three days where he won 15 races out of his 26 starts at the Downs. Morrill currently has 80 wins this year at Batavia and just went over the half-million dollar mark in earnings tonight (Oct.13).
Frankly My Dear equals career best in Meadows feature
Washington, PA – Frankly My Dear found late racing room and blazed past the leader, Night Flyer K, to capture Wednesday’s (Oct.13) feature at The Meadows, a $9,800 Conditioned Trot.
Ginger Tree Skyr Scores At Harrington, Davis Wins 5
Harrington, DE – Ginger Tree Skyr ($17.40, Corey Callahan) was a wire-to-wire winner in 1:55.4 in the $17,000 featured conditioned trot Wednesday (Oct. 13) at Harrington Raceway.
Misty Memory N wins easily again in Batavia feature
Batavia, NY – Without question, the best resident mare at Batavia Downs continued to roll as Misty Memory N won the $12,300 fillies and mares Open I Handicap on Wednesday (Sept. 29) to score her fourth win in her last five starts at the Genesee County oval.