Despite two horses at odds of longer than 60-1 cracking the top five in Friday night’s (May 17) fifth race at Harrah’s Philadelphia, multiple players once again hit the Jackpot Hi-5, lifting the carryover past the $29,000 mark.
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Labatt Hanover posts win at Buffalo Raceway
“I got a great trip,” said winning driver Shawn McDonough after guiding Labatt Hanover ($12.40) to a head victory over Barn Winner in the $10,000 Class A-B Handicap Trot on Friday night (May 17).
Running Aces set for opening weekend
Sixteen races have been carded for opening weekend of the 2019 Minnesota harness racing season at Running Aces, highlighted by the $14,000 Open Handicap Pace on Saturday (May 18) and the $15,000 Open Handicap Trot on Sunday (May 19).
Confederation Cup kicks off Facebook Live Series Sunday
Race fans are reminded that this Sunday night (May 19) the Confederation Cup from Flamboro Downs will be broadcast live on Facebook beginning at 9:30 p.m. (EDT).
Caesars racing properties announce one-of-a-kind handicapping challenge
Caesars Entertainment horse racing properties — Indiana Grand Racing & Casino, Harrah’s Hoosier Park, Harrah’s Philadelphia, and Harrah’s Louisiana Downs — announced today the first-ever Caesars Rewards Handicapping Challenge.
Judith A. Nason named Executive Director of the New Jersey Racing Commission
Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced today the appointment of Judith A. Nason as Executive Director of the New Jersey Racing Commission, the state agency responsible for regulating the safety and integrity of the horse racing industry in New Jersey.
Important reminder regarding OSS starting fees
For the upcoming Ontario Sires Stakes season, please note that cash will not be accepted as a method of payment for starting fees.
‘Cup’ runneth over for Purnel & Libby
When Purnel Jones Jr. and his wife Libby were looking to partner with other people to buy horses several years ago, Jones called renowned owner Mark Weaver for advice. Instead, Jones ended up with an invitation. Life has not been the same since. On Sunday, the Joneses will watch three of their horses compete in the C$188,500 Confederation Cup for 4-year-old pacers at Flamboro Downs. Dorsoduro Hanover and Done Well were elimination winners last weekend. Those two Burke trainees are joined by stablemate This Is The Plan in the nine-horse field.
An emotional first driving win for Zack Gray
It is safe to say emotions have run the gamut for 18-year-old Zack Gray over the past year. On June 10, 2018, his dad, popular trainer/driver Bobby Gray, passed away at age 56 — shortly before Father’s Day. Flash forward to this past Saturday (May 11) at Saratoga Casino Hotel, the night before Mother’s Day. As sad as things were 11 months earlier, they were that joyous for the family when Zack earned his first driving win in his 36th start. Making it more special is that he won driving Cool Jack, a pacer that his his mom, Sheryl, co-owns with Joe Facin Jr. and David Faile.
Pandy’s Picks: May 17 M
Bob Pandolfo offers his picks for the $50,000 Late Pick-4 at Meadowlands Racetrack on May 17, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.