A friendly reminder from Yonkers Raceway that Thursday evening’s (April 4) Pick-5 wager starts with a carryover of $7,967.88 and a $20,000 guaranteed pool. The guarantee is in conjunction with the U.S. Trotting Association’s Strategic Wagering Program.
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Northfield Single Six approaches $50,000
The 20-cent Northfield Single Six (a unique ticket Pick-6) currently offers a $48,171 carryover into Wednesday’s (April 3) program.
Weiss Series for Trotting Distaffs underway Tuesday at Pocono
Driver Matt Kakaley and trainer Ron Burke combined to take two of the four $15,000 first preliminaries in the Bobby Weiss Series for trotting distaffs during the Tuesday twilight card at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono.
Hiteman and Farwick Championships decided at Miami Valley
Champions were determined in two popular Lebanon Legends series on Tuesday afternoon (April 2) at Miami Valley.
Goshen Historic Track breaks ground for new building
Proving that it takes a village to raise a barn, nearly 200 local dignitaries, business people, politicians and horsemen stood on the hallowed ground of Goshen Historic Track to witness the groundbreaking of the new building project on Tuesday (April 2).
Donttellmeagain qualifies in 1:52.2
Donttellmeagain, the last horse to have won a race against 2018 Horse of the Year McWicked (at Hollywood Dayton Raceway in late September), came out sharp in his 2019 bow at Harrah’s Philadelphia in a Tuesday morning (April 2) qualifier, coming his own back half in :53.4 to trip the timer in 1:52.2.
Total of 78 sophomores remain eligible to Pepsi North America Cup
Woodbine Entertainment today released an updated list of eligible sophomore pacers for the C$1 million Pepsi North America Cup. The number of Pepsi North America Cup eligible 3-year-old pacers fell slightly from 82 to 78 following the first sustaining payment. Metro Pace winner Stag Party and Breeders Crown champion Captain Crunch continue to headline the group of eligible sophomores.
Previous champions return for 2019 Indiana Sire Stakes season
After processing more than 530 nominations for 3-year-old and older horses for the 2019 Indiana Sire Stakes season, the Indiana Standardbred Breed Development Program looks forward to yet another exciting year. Past Breeders Crown champions and Dan Patch award winners will return to battle it out at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Anderson for more than $8.5 million in purses.
Last call for 2019 Harness Horse Youth Foundation scholarship applications
The deadline for Harness Horse Youth Foundation scholarship applications is approaching fast. Completed applications are due at the HHYF office by April 30, but early submission is encouraged.
OHHA to host fair clerk and charter workshop
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will host a fair clerk and charter workshop on Saturday (April 20) at the OHHA office. Anyone who works in this capacity or is interested in becoming a clerk and/or charter is welcome to attend.