The most impressive winner on Friday afternoon’s 2019 opener at Harrah’s Philadelphia didn’t come in the race with the biggest purse – but any time you can call yourself the fastest three-year-old trotter in all of North America, regardless of size of track, you deserve to be at the front of the story.
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Trackmaster conditions make debut at Freehold
Freehold Raceway added something new to their condition sheet on Friday (March 29), as for the first time, they scheduled races using the TrackMaster horse rating system.
Harrington Raceway opening nears, Short named Race Secretary
Harrington Raceway’s 73rd season of live harness racing will commence on April 15 with a few changes for the coming season.
Hoof Beats April 2019
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Capitol Hill heads cast in Cal Expo Distaff Pace Saturday
Capitol Hill, coming off back-to-back victories at the head of the class, looks to keep the momentum going in Saturday night’s (March 30) featured $6,000 Filly and Mare Open Pace at Cal Expo.
Jackpot Hi-5 mandatory payout Saturday at Woodbine Mohawk Park
The words ‘mandatory payout’ always spark the attention of horseplayers, which means all eyes will be on Saturday’s (March 30) 10th race at Woodbine Mohawk Park. The Woodbine Standardbred Jackpot Hi-5 has a carryover of $525,140.23, which will be distributed through a mandatory payout on Saturday’s 10th race. The total pool, including carryover and new money, is expected to exceed $1.1 million.
Marohn Jr. talks Matchmaker, Levy drives
For the past several years, driver Jim Marohn Jr. made a name for himself racing all over the East Coast. Logging many miles on the track and on the road, the reinsman’s work ethic paid dividends. Each year from 2010 to 2018, his purse earnings have increased. Being a top driver in the standings, Marohn is getting plenty of opportunities in this year’s Matchmaker and Levy Series. He took the time to discuss his drives in this Friday’s (March 29) and Saturday’s (March 30) series legs.
Morte Prentiss Bedford III, 59, dies
Morte Prentiss Bedford III, 59, died on March 25, 2019 at Compass Regional Hospice in Centreville, Md.
Pandy’s Picks: March 29 M
Bob Pandolfo offers his picks for the $50,000 Late Pick-4 at Meadowlands Racetrack on March 29, part of the U.S. Trotting Association’s Strategic Wagering Program.
Male pacers in DSBF spotlight on Thursday
Thursday (March 28) was a beautiful clear spring night and the boys came to Dover Downs for Leg 2 of the DSBF series. Eleven pacers comprised the first and second half of the Daily Double, finalizing the top eight point earners for next week’s $100,000 final on closing night, April 4.