When the Hippodrome 3R harness racing track opens for the 2019 race season on Sunday (April 28), two-time defending leading trainer Francis Richard will have plenty of ammunition in his stable.
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Horses treated with bisphosphonates may be denied entry in races under policy being formulated
The Association of Racing Commissioners International issued the following notice regarding the use of bisphosphonate drugs on race horses or horses intended to be raced.
Post Time with Mike and Mike announce live remote schedule
Post Time with Mike and Mike, presented by USTA/BetAmerica, is excited to announce its 2019 live remote schedule.
Record purses highlight Batavia Downs’ 2019 championship meet
Even though live racing at Batavia Downs doesn’t begin for another three months, track officials have announced that when the summer/fall meet begins on Wednesday (July 24) it will be the most lucrative session of Standardbred competition ever offered in Western New York.
Foiled Again at Midwest Horse Fair
Foiled Again, harness racing’s all-time richest horse with $7.6 million in earnings, may be officially retired from racing, but after joining the snowbirds and wintering in Florida, he is on his way back north to be at the Midwest Horse Fair in Madison, Wis., from April 12-14.
Ström shares thoughts on ‘G Force’
Anders Ström knows there are a number of talented 3-year-old male trotters in North America. He also believes he owns three of them. Based on last year’s performances, led by his unbeaten Dan Patch Award-winner Gimpanzee, it is easy to understand his enthusiasm.
Hammer Creek leads Weiss winners at Pocono
The male trotters got their first crack at Weiss Series action Sunday evening (April 7) at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono. There were three $15,000 first round preliminaries and the fastest winner was the Conway Hall gelding Hammer Creek, who nipped the heavy favorite Dover Dony in a personal best 1:55.1.
Lets Roll, McNichol team up to win Pompano feature
The “semi-retired” Mickey McNichol hopped back in the sulky for a rare appearance on Sunday night (April 7) and promptly guided Lets Roll to victory in Pompano Park’s $11,000 featured Open Pace.
Mckenry and Lindy’s Big Bang take Rosecroft Sunday night features
Ft. Washington, MD — When Bret Brittingham and Mckenry show up at Rosecroft Raceway, good things tend to happen. Sunday night (April 7) was no exception as the 7-year old son of…
Bobs Hope scores second Saratoga Open Trot win
Bobs Hope (Donato Hanover) scored his second Open Trot victory of the year at Saratoga Casino Hotel on Sunday (April 7) afternoon.