The Raceway at Western Fair District and Flamboro Downs – both member tracks of Ontario Racing (OR) – have jointly announced a 10% purse increase for the balance of their Spring meets.
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HP Sissy rebounds impressively at Buffalo
After a miscue in her last start, HP Sissy ($4.50) rebounded impressively with an easy length victory over Kaitlyn Rae in a seasonal best 1:56.0 over the sloppy track in Buffalo Raceway’s $11,500 Open Handicap Pace for the filly and mares on Friday night (April 5).
War Crimes, U Need Stones Friday Philly feature winners
U Need Stones, Ella Christina, and War Crimes highlighted the card at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Friday.
Qualifiers at Springfield on April 10
Weather permitting, qualifiers will be held at Springfield, Ill., on Wednesday (April 10) at 1 p.m.
North American Harness Update April 5 show schedule
The schedule for the Internet’s favorite harness racing handicapping show, North American Harness Update, is set for Friday (April 5).
Pair of Opens get marquee treatment at Cal Expo
A $6,500 Open Pace that brings out the likes of King Of The Crop, Icy Blue Scooter and Bettor In The Bank and a $7,000 Distaff Open featuring stablemates Capitol Hill and Dancingonthesand headline Saturday night’s (April 6) Cal Expo action.
Churchill Downs and Keeneland to break ground at Oak Grove Racing and Entertainment venue
Churchill Downs Incorporated, in partnership with Keeneland, will break ground Tuesday (April 9) at 10 a.m. (CDT) on a $150 million, state-of-the-art, live and historical racing venue in Oak Grove.
Curtis Grismore is fulfilling his dreams
Despite starting to think it might never happen, Curtis Grismore clutched ferociously to his dream. “Always,” he said. “It was always in my head.” It has now expanded beyond his head and is on full display for all to see. Grismore is living out his lifelong ambition of becoming a harness racing driver.
Plainridge Park kicks off 20th season Monday
When Plainridge Park opens its doors to welcome racing fans to the start of the 2019 live harness racing meet on Monday (April 8), it will also be celebrating its 20th year of operations hosting the Standardbred sport.
Pandy’s Picks: April 5 M
Bob Pandolfo offers his picks for the $50,000 Late Pick-4 at Meadowlands Racetrack on April 5, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.