The 2019 CKG Billings Amateur Driving Series is now in the books after $25,000 Gold Cup Championship finals in the series Midwest and Eastern regions. On Friday night (Nov. 22) at The Meadows Kelly “Sky” Walker emerged victorious with Keystone Blade in the Midwest final and on Saturday (Nov. 23) at Yonkers Raceway Steve “You’re Never Too” Oldford scored with Blasco in the East Regional finale.
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Racing Roundup: Renaldo Morales III has a big night at Batavia
A late-comer to the party, Renaldo Morales III headed to Genesee County upon the completion of the Tioga Downs meet and since arriving has become one of the hotter drivers in the area. On Saturday (Nov. 23) he continued the streak as he won four races, including both pacing features at Batavia Downs.
USTA President Russell Williams declares RMTC doesn’t represent Standardbred racing
In an announcement from the Racing Medication & Testing Consortium on Wednesday (Nov. 21) regarding NSAID administration time and intra-articular injections, that organization inaccurately portrayed their relationship with the U.S. Trotting Association when they stated that, “The RMTC consists of 23 racing industry stakeholders and organizations that represent Thoroughbred, Standardbred, American Quarter Horse and Arabian racing.” “A review of the RMTC release reveals an unjustified and regrettable misrepresentation,” said USTA President Russell Williams. “The RMTC does not represent the Standardbred breed in any way. Only the United States Trotting Association and the Harness Racing Medication Collaborative can speak for the Standardbred breed regarding medication issues.”
Freehold to host “Turkey Trot” Nov. 29
Freehold Raceway, in association with Peter Grandich and Co., will be hosting the “Turkey Trot” event on Friday (Nov. 29), the day after Thanksgiving.
Sunday racing canceled at Scarborough Downs
Sunday’s (Nov. 24) live harness racing card at Scarborough Downs has been postponed due to predicted inclement weather which is expected to produce less than ideal track conditions.
Big day in France for Ready Cash offspring
Both Group 2 races for 3-year-old trotters at Vincennes Saturday afternoon (Nov. 23) were won by offspring of Ready Cash and either he or one of his sons was the sire of the first four finishers in both races.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Nov. 23
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (Nov. 23).
Splurge On Me tops strong Blooded Horse Fall Sale at $82,000
The 72nd annual Fall Blooded Horse Sale, held Nov. 19-21 at the Champions Center in Springfield, Ohio, witnessed its highest average in the history of its fall edition.
Shellie De Vie best in Big M feature
Shellie De Vie was the recipient of a superb drive by Vinny Ginsburg, and the result was an easy 3-1/4 length score in the $25,000 featured conditioned pace for fillies and mares at The Meadowlands Friday night (Nov. 22).