Tight Lines took the overland route to the winner’s circle in Tuesday night’s (Feb. 11) $27.500 Open Trot at Dover Downs, posting a sparkling 1:52.2 mile over a sloppy track.
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Art Of Norma takes Meadows Tuesday co-feature
Art Of Norma charged three-wide through the final turn and had just enough racetrack to overtake pacesetter Strawb’s Chippie N in Tuesday’s (Feb. 11) co-feature at The Meadows, an $11,500 conditioned pace for fillies and mares.
Multiple milestones for Miller at Miami
Driver Brett Miller reached a pair of milestones on Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 11) at Miami Valley Raceway, winning for the 8,500th time since beginning his driving career in 1991 and also surpassing $90 million in purse earnings with the horses he has driven.
Host tracks and dates announced for Canadian Driving Championships
Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the host tracks and dates for the 2020 Regional Driving Championships and National Driving Championship which will ultimately determine Canada’s representative to the 2021 World Driving Championship for harness racing.
Trio of breedings offered to benefit ‘Layla Crushes Cancer’
A trio of 2020 breedings, donated by Winbak Of Delaware, are up for auction at onGait.com to benefit ‘Layla Crushes Cancer.’ The auction is currently underway and ends Friday (Feb. 14) at noon.
Iowa announces Hall of Fame inductees
The Iowa Harness Horseman’s Association is proud to announce the following inductees into the Iowa Harness Racing Hall of Fame.
Pennacchio to represent USA in World Amateur Cup
Joe Pennacchio will be representing the United States in the 2020 World Amateur Cup, which will be held at Pompano Park beginning Feb. 22. Pennacchio earned the honor to represent the USA on Monday night (Feb. 10) at the South Florida oval by piloting the Walter La Freniere Jr. trainee B R Flying Dali to victory in the World Cup qualifier.
Wristbands available to support Steve Wiseman
Recently, California and Minnesota driver Steve Wiseman, who has more than 3,000 career driving wins, was diagnosed with cancer. In an effort to offer financial support for Steve and his family during this difficult time, Harness Racing Symposium 101 on Facebook is selling ‘Whatever It Takes!’ wristbands in Steve’s driving colors.
Yonkers nearly handles $1 million on Monday
The second Monday of the month (Feb. 10) resulted in another admirable Yonkers Raceway handle.
A week after the single-season high ($1,025,349) figure, a total of $982,740 was wagered.
On The Ropes and Perfetto dead heat at Woodbine
The photo finish camera couldn’t separate On The Ropes and Perfetto leaving Monday’s C$36,000 Preferred Trot at Woodbine Mohawk Park with two winners.