Woodbine Entertainment has released the final list of eligible horses for this year’s C$1 million Pepsi North America Cup. A total of 50 sophomore pacers remain eligible following the final sustaining payment on May 15.
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Champions look to defend titles on Sunday at Harrah’s Philadelphia
All three defending champions will be on hand Sunday afternoon (May 26) at Harrah’s Philadelphia, as the southeast Pennsylvania track hosts its trio of $100,000 invitationals, the Betsy Ross Pace for mares, the Maxie Lee Trot, and the Commodore Barry Pace, going as races 10 through 12, respectively, on the 12:40 p.m. card.
Large carryover for Running Aces Hi-5 wager
Despite heavy participation in the Hi-5 wagering pools on Sunday night (May 19), nobody was able to solve the High-5 with all top five numbers correct. Longshot winners in both of the final two races triggered a double- carryover for Tuesday night’s (May 21) card.
Pollack is looking forward to Wisdom Tree’s 2019 debut
When it comes to reasons for admiring a horse, Wisdom Tree checks all the boxes for co-owner Tom Pollack. Last year, Wisdom Tree won 11 of 18 races, including the Nadia Lobell Stakes and New York Sire Stakes championship, and earned $436,111. On Wednesday (May 22), she will make her first start of 2019 against eight rivals in the $20,000 open for pacing fillies and mares at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. Wisdom Tree, the 3-1 morning-line favorite, will start from post five with driver Sam Widger.
David Ritter, 73, dies
It is with great sadness that the Ritter family announces the passing of David K. Ritter, 73, on May 18, 2019, in Palmetto, Fla.
First 2019 World Driving Championship heats drawn
The first four heats of the 2019 World Driving Championship, to take place on Friday (May 24) and Saturday (May 25) at Solvalla Racecourse in Stockholm, Sweden, have been drawn.
Northfield announces $15,000 Pick-5 guaranteed total pool for Tuesday
Northfield Park is announcing the addition of a $15,000 Pick-5 total pool guarantee on Tuesday (May 21). This wager is being offered as part of the Strategic Wagering Program through the United States Trotting Association.
Northfield late closer nominations extended
Northfield Park has announced an extension through Wednesday (May 22) for three spring late-closing series. These series offer increased racing opportunities for younger horses coming back to the races this season.
Mach Doro A lays over Plainridge rivals
On Monday afternoon (May 20), Mach Doro A asserted his dominance for the second week in a row and overpowered a full field of nine top pacers as he took the $16,000 Open Handicap Pace at Plainridge Park.