Draws for Northfield’s annual Progressive Claiming Series begin as early as Thursday morning (Nov. 21). No pre-payment is required, just enter in your specific class as part of the normal draw schedule.
Category: Archived
Missile J lands in Hollywood Dayton winner’s circle
It hasn’t been a year to brag about for the classy veteran pacer Missile J, but on Saturday (Nov. 16) his back class prevailed in Hollywood Dayton Raceway’s $16,500 Open Pace. The 6-year-old son of American Ideal won for just the third time in 18 seasonal starts—earning $48,955—but the 1:51.2 score was his 26th in his career and boosted his lifetime bounty to $831,902.
Crockets Cullen N wins at Saratoga
Crockets Cullen N (Christian Cullen) put his six-race local win streak on the line as he competed in Saturday night’s (Nov. 16) Open Pace at Saratoga Casino Hotel. Larry Stalbaum owns and drives the Tracy Tarantino trainee who has thrived at the Spa over the last several months.
Tullow N powers to victory at Batavia
Starting slow and finishing fast was a winning strategy for Tullow N, who posted a convincing victory in the $12,500 Open I Handicap pace at Batavia Downs on a very cold Saturday night (Nov. 16).
Lean Hanover, Lyons Steel win at Freehold
Freehold Raceway hosted a preferred handicap pace and a preferred handicap trot on Saturday (Nov. 16). Lean Hanover and Lyons Steel were the respective winners.
SBOANJ’s annual meeting held at Freehold Raceway
The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey’s (SBOANJ) annual board of director’s meeting and election was held on Friday (Nov. 15) at Freehold Raceway. The board would like to thank all those who attended and their input.
Yonkers’ Saturday Pick-5 features $3,800 carryover, $15K guarantee
A friendly reminder from Yonkers Raceway that Saturday evening’s (Nov. 16) Pick-5 wager starts with a carryover of $3,858.09 and a $15,000 guaranteed pool. The guarantee is in conjunction with the U.S. Trotting Association’s Strategic Wagering Program.
Prix de Bretagne kicks off road to Grand Prix d’Amerique
The first race leading up to the Grand Prix d’Amerique is The Prix de Bretagne, which is the main event at Vincennes Sunday afternoon (Nov. 17). Eighteen trotters were entered in this 1-11/16 mile event, with a total purse of $120,000.
Lather Up to stand at Sugar Valley Farm
Lather Up’s ownership announced on Friday (Nov. 15) the decision to stand their world champion at Sugar Valley Farm in Ohio rather than at the new Diamond Creek farm in New York.
Icanflylikeanangel wins at Yonkers
With nary a distaff derby in sight Friday night (Nov. 15), Yonkers Raceway offered $22,000 tri-features. Icanflylikeanangel was the most impressive winner of the evening.