K Ryan Bluechip overcame post seven to capture his second straight victory in Friday’s (Nov. 29) $20,000 Open Handicap Pace at The Meadows.
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Tetrick wins six more at Harrah’s Philadelphia
Tim Tetrick continued in amazing driving form over the Harrah’s Philadelphia oval on the Friday afternoon (Nov. 29) card, ringing up another six winners to give him 38 during the last seven local appearances. But the feature of the day escaped him as it was taken by the team of Hall of Famer David Miller and trainer Bob Cleary, who also debuted a promising import from Great Britain.
Data wins Turkey Trot at Freehold
Freehold Raceway hosted the Turkey Trot on Friday afternoon (Nov. 29), sponsored by Peter Grandich & Co. It turned out to be a thriller, as Data won the race in a photo finish over Lionhead.
Franco enjoying success with Zacon Gio
Few owners exhibit the passion for their horse that Giuseppe Franco shows for Zacon Gio. Following the 4-year-old trotter’s breakout victory in the $1 million Yonkers International Trot Oct. 12 at Yonkers Raceway, Franco returned home to Naples, Italy keeping Zacon Gio close by all the way.
Barbara Martinez to receive Amy Bull Crist Distinguished Service Award
When the Monticello-Goshen Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association holds its 61st annual awards banquet on Sunday (Dec. 15), Barbara Martinez will receive the chapter’s Amy Bull Crist Distinguished Service Award.
Tabbat Mcrey headlines Funicello/Holt final
Tabbat Mcrey, who came from out of the clouds to record her first Cal Expo victory last week, gets the top billing in Saturday night’s (Nov. 30) $8,500 Funicello/Holt final for pacing fillies and mares.
Roger Huston joins TheStable.ca Christmas Open House
The 64 yearlings at TheStable.ca will receive a world-class race call months before they even make their first pari-mutuel start. Hall of Fame race announcer Roger Huston is the special guest of TheStable.ca’s Christmas Open House on Dec. 15.
Svanstedt looks back at career of world champion Six Pack
Ake Svanstedt has only one favorite memory of now retired trotter Six Pack. It covers roughly 950 days. “His whole career,” Svanstedt said, smiling, while sitting in his office several days prior to Six Pack’s final race in the TVG Open Trot last weekend at The Meadowlands. Six Pack and trainer-driver Svanstedt went out a winner in the TVG Open Trot, giving the 4-year-old stallion 19 wins in 35 career races and $1.93 million in purses.
Pandy’s Picks: Nov. 29 M
Bob Pandolfo offers his picks for the $50,000 Pick-4 at Meadowlands Racetrack on Nov. 29, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.
Meadows Super Hi-5 Friday jackpot nearly $60,000
On Black Friday (Nov. 29), the Super Hi-5 jackpot at The Meadows could put one winning player in the black big time.