The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission on Monday (Nov. 25) approved 484 racing programs at the state’s three Standardbred tracks for 2020.
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$52,960.94 Super Hi-5 jackpot Tuesday at The Meadows
The Super Hi-5 jackpot at The Meadows has crashed through the $50,000 barrier. Thanks to Monday’s carryover, Tuesday’s jackpot stands at $52,960.94.
Milby wins two, including Open Pace, at Rosecroft
Frank Milby won two races on Monday night (Nov. 25) at Rosecroft, including the $11,750 Open Pace with Romantic Interest as he tied Eddie Davis Jr. for the dash driving lead with five nights remaining in the Fall meet.
Freehold announces three-leg trotting series for amateur drivers
Freehold, NJ – Freehold Raceway has announced a three-leg trotting series for amateur drivers, kicking off this Saturday (Nov. 30).
Gray wins four and feature at Plainridge
Plainville, Ma – Driver Shawn Gray kicked off the final week of racing in Massachusetts in a big way, winning four races on the nine-race card at Plainridge Park on Monday afternoon (Nov. 25) including the $16,000 Open Handicap trot.
Final Breath repeats in Meadows $18,000 trot; Wilder wins four
Washington, PA – Final Breath notched his second straight victory when he quarter-poled to the top and drew away late in Monday’s (Nov. 25) $18,000 Open 1 Handicap Trot at The Meadows.
Curtain falls on McWicked’s brilliant career
For the past several years, owner Ed James and trainer Casie Coleman could look forward to racing McWicked. Now, they will have to look forward to racing his offspring. McWicked retired Saturday following his fifth-place finish in the TVG Open Pace championship at The Meadowlands, bringing the curtain down on the 8-year-old stallion’s award-winning and record-setting career. The horse was honored in the Big M winner’s circle, where James, Coleman, and driver Brian Sears gathered in a light rain to offer their thoughts about the 2018 Horse of the Year.
Minnesota Racing Commission receives live race day requests for 2020
The Minnesota Racing Commission has received 2020 live race day requests from Canterbury Park and Running Aces Casino, Hotel and Racetrack.
Field is set for $335,000 Hap Hansen Progress Pace
The field is set for the $335,000 Hap Hansen Progress Pace for 3-year-old colt and gelding pacers on Wednesday (Nov. 27) at Dover Downs. The race will be the 12th race on the betting card. Captain Crunch has been installed as the 2-1 morning line favorite based upon his 1:47.3 track record performance in his last start, the Progress Pace elimination.
Aylor, Audley stakes highlight Pompano Sunday
The FSBOA sponsored stakes honoring the memory of two giants of Florida — Dr. Melvyn Aylor and Tom Audley — were held on Sunday night (Nov. 24) at Pompano Park with the highlight being the grand filly Natasha extending her winning streak to 14, ironically achieved over the past 14 months, in the Audley Memorial for 3-year-old pacing fillies.