Woodbine Entertainment announced on Thursday (May 23) the Milton District Hospital Foundation as the official charity partner for the Pepsi North America Cup on Saturday (June 15) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
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Running Aces announces details for Dan Patch Pace
Running Aces Casino Hotel & Racetrack proudly presents the 2019 Dan Patch Free-For-All Pace, with a $50,000 (guaranteed) final to be raced on Sunday (July 21) during the track’s Dan Patch weekend.
Follow the action in Sweden
How will Yannick Gingras fare in the World Driving Championship? Åke Svanstedt to drive in the Elitlopp, and will USA-bred Propulsion finally get his victory in the Elitlopp. You will be able to follow all the action in Sweden on the internet.
Harrah’s Philadelphia Jackpot Hi-5 carryover $31,500 and growing
The Jackpot Hi-5 at Harrah’s Philadelphia continues to boast a growing carryover, currently sitting at $31,580.80 in advance of Thursday afternoon’s (May 23) program.
Gimpanzee is ready for season’s debut in Empire Breeders Classic
Marcus Melander trains the top three horses in the first Road to the Hambletonian rankings released this week by Meadowlands Racetrack announcer/analyst Ken Warkentin, and No. 1 makes his first start of the season Monday (May 27) in the $215,200 Empire Breeders Classic for 3-year-old male trotters at Vernon Downs. Gimpanzee, who was 9-for-9 last year and took home the Dan Patch Award for best 2-year-old male trotter, will start from post five in the EBC for Melander and regular driver Brian Sears. Last year, Gimpanzee won seven times on the New York Sire Stakes circuit, including the $225,000 final, before capturing his elimination and the final of the Breeders Crown.
Minnesota Racing Commission announces Bob Schiewe as incoming Deputy Director
The Minnesota Racing Commission is pleased to announce the hiring of Bob Schiewe as Deputy Director. Beginning June 5, Schiewe will succeed Joe Scurto in this role.
Rodeo Rock “is ready to put on a big show” in Commodore Barry
When pacer Rodeo Rock won his seasonal debut for driver Andy McCarthy from an impossible spot, McCarthy began contemplating all that might be possible for the 6-year-old gelding. McCarthy’s excitement for Rodeo Rock led him to drive the horse in the Levy Series at Yonkers, where he hit the board in all five starts, including two wins in preliminary rounds and a second-place finish in the final. On Sunday (May 26), Rodeo Rock is among eight older male pacers in the $100,000 Commodore Barry Invitational at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
Sire Stakes trotting fillies at Pocono Sunday night
The northbound lanes of the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike will be a very busy place just before suppertime this Sunday (May 26) as horsemen competing in the big card at Harrah’s Philadelphia in the afternoon will then be making their way 100 miles to The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono, for third preliminary-round action in the Pennsylvania Sire Stakes and Stallion Series for 3-year-old filly trotters.
Majestic Mistress springs upset Wednesday
Frank Chick’s Majestic Mistress ($24.20, Russell Foster) was a 1:56.2 winner in the $18,000 Open Trot Wednesday at Harrington Raceway.
Rock My World rolls to upset win at Buffalo Raceway
Rock My World got to the front end early in Buffalo Raceway’s $10,500 Class A Open pace for the filly and mares on Wednesday night (May 22) and was there at the finish line to notch the $26.80 surprise in a seasonal best 1:55.3.