Driver Drew Monti captured the 1,500th win of his career on Thursday afternoon (Nov. 21) at Plainridge Park, when he guided the venerable trotter Hailstorm Volo to a gate-to-wire victory in the second race. Additionally, Bruce Ranger scored a five-bagger on thee nine-race program.
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Mandatory payout for Northfield Single Six
MGM Northfield Park has received permission from the Ohio State Racing Commission to have a mandatory payout of the entire Single Six pool on Wednesday (Nov. 27).
Dayson wins featured trot at Harrah’s Philadelphia
The millionaire Dayson overcame post eight and a difficult trip to win the $18,000 featured trot at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Thursday afternoon (Nov. 21), rallying to win in 1:54.1.
Bryce Truitt, 87, dies
Bryce Norwood Truitt, 87, of Whaleyville, Md., died Nov. 18, 2019, at Coastal Hospice At The Lake in Salisbury.
Dibaba N captures Saratoga Mares Open
Dibaba N (Shadow Play) made her local debut a winning one in Thursday’s (Nov. 21) feature at Saratoga Casino Hotel.
Rosecroft 2020 dates approved
Rosecroft Raceway will offer 60 nights of live racing in 2020 — and begin the first part of its meet about a month earlier — under a schedule approved Thursday (Nov. 21) by the Maryland Racing Commission.
McWicked to retire after TVG
Standardbred Canada is reporting that McWicked, the richest pacing stallion in harness racing history, will make his final career start in the TVG Open Pace this Saturday (Nov. 23) at The Meadowlands.
Nominations open for Caretaker of the Year
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2019 Caretaker of the Year. The award, sponsored by Art Zubrod and Leah Cheverie’s Fair Island Farm in conjunction with the United States Harness Writers Association, recognizes the unsung heroes of the sport — the caretakers who maintain the health and welfare of the horses on a daily basis.
Milton Smith, 77, dies
Milton Smith, 77, who trained 1993 Hambletonian champion American Winner, died Nov. 20, 2019 at the Ohio Living Care Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Rue Hanover proves hearty traveler
The road to victory in last weekend’s Bill Conlin Pace at Cal Expo by Rue Hanover and Chip Lackey is an interesting one.