Consus Victory digs in for his third straight win; Hall wins 4 at The Meadows

February 3, 2021 , by Evan Pattak, for The MSOA

Washington, PA - He was in tougher, but that didn’t stop Consus Victory from collecting his third straight win — albeit a hard-earned one — in Wednesday’s feature at The Meadows, an $11,000 Conditioned Trot.

Soho Burning Love A storms home to win at Dover Downs on Wednesday night

January 28, 2021 , by Dover Downs Media Relations

Dover, DE - Soho Burning Love A storms home and wins the Mares Open/Select Pace at Dover Downs on Wednesday (Jan.27) night. Machnhope and Shes Pukka N used their early foot to their advantage when Soho Burning Love A took back to last. 

Blue Bell Bonnie sees ‘red’ in Buffalo opener

January 27, 2021 , by Brian Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway

HAMBURG, N.Y. --- Blue Bell Bonnie ($3.90) was seeing 'red' in the stretch and rallied to register the victory in Buffalo Raceway's featured $10,000 Filly and Mare Open Pace on Wednesday night (January 27). Driven by Jim Morrill Jr., Blue Bell Bonnie took the lead at the top of the lane and never looked back in beating Yankee Secret (David McNeight III) by a non-threatening half length in 2:00.0 over the good track. Lady Dudette (Kyle Cummings) took the show position. The win helped kick off a tremendous opening night for Morrill Jr., owner Mike Torcello and trainer Gerry Sarama as the threesome combined on five victories. Morrill Jr. finished the evening with six trips to the winner's circle. Blue Bell Bonnie went on a three-race tour to Yonkers and Northfield Park during the hiatus between the Batavia Downs and Buffalo Raceway meets and she was ready to go. Sitting fourth behind the pace setting HP Sissy, who set fractions of :29.3, 1:00.0 and 1:29.0, Blue Bell Bonnie was first over down the backstretch the final time. The two on even terms with a quarter mile left but hitting the top of the stretch, Blue Bell Bonnie slowly but surely crept away from the field. notching the convincing victory. Blue Bell Bonnie (Mr. Big-The Girl Can Bet) collected her first win in three tries on the 2021 campaign. The victory upped the 9-year-old mare's seasonal earnings to $6,140 and $215,864 lifetime. Defending Buffalo Raceway driver Billy Davis Jr. started the season out with two wins along with Kevin Cummings. Maria Rice, who took the 2020 training crown, posted two victories. Racing will resume on Saturday with an 8-race program set for 5 p.m. For more information including the latest news, race replays, results and entries, go to www.buffaloraceway.com or follow along at Facebook or Twitter.

All Day Sunshine wins 4th straight at The Meadows

January 27, 2021 , by Evan Pattak, for The MSOA

Washington, PA - All Day Sunshine zipped to the lead from post 5 and had little trouble controlling the mile, rolling to her fourth straight victory in Wednesday’s (Jan. 27) feature at The Meadows, a $9,400 Filly & Mare Conditioned Pace.

Velocity McSweets eyes Cal Expo curtain call

January 27, 2021 , by Mark Ratzky for Cal Expo

Sacramento, CA - Pacing fillies and mares hold the spotlight at Cal Expo Saturday (Jan.30) evening, with Velocity McSweets heading the marquee.

Cinnamon Stick wins Open Trot; Greg Merton wins 4

January 27, 2021 , by Shawn Wiles for Monticello Raceway

Monticello, NY – On Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 27) Greg Merton led all drivers with four wins and his older brother Mike enjoyed a double on the card. Merton won with Proudamerican 2:01.3 ($5.10) Cee Pee Panic 1:58 ($6.80) OK Icon 1:59.2 ($10.80).

Miami Valley horses dominate North America earnings list for January

January 24, 2021 , by USTA Communication Department

Lebanon, OH - Secret Threat (Trace Tetrick) and Voracity (Dan Noble) finished first and second in the $37,500 championship leg of Miami Valley’s Claim To Fame Series for $30,000 claimers on Sunday (Jan. 24). The pair are currently the two horses in North America with the most 2021 earnings, a list dominated by Miami Valley horses with seven of the top eight seasonal earners.

Keeneland, Red Mile announce temporary closure of historical horse racing operations

January 24, 2021 , by USTA Communication Department

Columbus, OH - Please see the following link concerning Kentucky. Click on the link for the following details.