Artrageous ($3.20, Art Stafford Jr.) was a 1:53.4 winner in the $11,000 Mares Open II Tuesday at Harrington Raceway.
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North American debut on hold for Swedish-bred Darling Mearas
Fans got their first look at Swedish-bred trotter Darling Mearas during Saturday’s (May 11) qualifiers at The Meadowlands Racetrack, but they will have to wait a little longer than anticipated to see the 6-year-old mare in her first race in North America. Darling Mearas, who earned $750,199 in Europe and counted the 2016 Swedish Trotting Oaks and 2018 European Championship for mares among her wins, posted a 1:56.1 victory in her Big M qualifier for trainer-driver Ake Svanstedt. But Svanstedt was not completely happy with the performance, so he plans to delay Darling Mearas’ debut, which was expected to come in Monday’s (May 20) first round of the Miss Versatility Series at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Captain Crunch makes 2019 bow in PA Sire Stakes Sunday at Pocono
The 2018 2-year-old Pacing Colt of the Year Captain Crunch will make his 2019 debut in the middle of three divisions of the Pennsylvania Sire Stakes second preliminary, to be held at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono on Sunday night (May 19) and he couldn’t have found a more challenging spot in which to open his season.
Gaitway Farm is seeking track supervisor
Gaitway Farm in Manalapan, N.J., is seeking a skilled track supervisor for immediate hire.
Matinee at Hicksville, Ohio
The Defiance County Area Horsemen’s Association will sponsor matinee harness racing at the Defiance County Fairgrounds in Hicksville, Ohio, on Saturday (May 25). Post time for the first race will be at noon.
Northfield offers $20,000 Pick-5 guaranteed total pool Tuesday
Northfield Park is announcing the addition of a $20,000 Pick-5 total pool guarantee on Tuesday (May 14). Beginning in race two, the $20,000 Pick-5 guaranteed total pool includes a carryover of $4,289.
James MacDonald reaches 2,000 wins
James MacDonald posted a grand slam Monday evening (May 13) at Woodbine Mohawk Park to reach 2,000 career driving wins. MacDonald’s milestone score saw 3-year-old pacing colt Fast N First display plenty of grit to hold off challengers in the lane for his second win of the season. The Blake MacIntosh trainee is eligible to the Pepsi North America Cup.
Oldford wins Billings Trot at Northfield
On Monday night (May 13) at Northfield Park, Steve “You’re Never Too” Oldford scored his seventh seasonal triumph when he guided Mego Moss to a gate-to-wire 1:59.3 triumph in a C.K.G. Billings Series event.
Gibbs, Cushing sweep Plainridge features
Trainer Heidi Gibbs and driver Ron Cushing brought their big guns Bettors Fire N and Mach Doro A to Plainridge Park to make their first starts since the George Morton Levy Series at Yonkers Raceway in April. Both horses fired in a big way, winning the top two pacing classes at the track on Monday afternoon (May 13).
Slick Tony scores again at Harrington
George Leager’s Slick Tony ($17.60, Russell Foster) was a 1:53.2 winner in the $18,000 Open Pace on Monday (May 13) at Harrington Raceway.