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Northfield Park features $4,056 carryover in Tuesday Pick-5
Northfield Park has added a $12,500 Pick-5 total pool guarantee to its card on Tuesday (March 25).
Lifetime marks abound in DSBF trotting prelims
The threat of rain and dropping temperatures didn’t stop the winners of both early non-wagering Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) events on Monday (March 25) at Dover Downs from obtaining new lifetime records.
E. John Spindler, 89, dies
John Spindler passed away suddenly on March 7, 2019 at his home in Owosso, Mich. He was 89.
Crews Hilltopper tops Brown Memorial finalists
The aptly named Crews Hilltopper will enter next Monday’s (April 1) matinee as the likely favorite in the $20,000 championship leg of the Robert J. “Skeeter” Brown Memorial trotting series at Miami Valley Raceway.
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2019 ballot announced
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its 2019 ballot. A total of 30 people and horses comprised of 15 Standardbred and 15 Thoroughbred candidates have been selected to appear on the voting ballot. A 20-person Election Committee for each breed will determine the winners in their respective categories. Results will be announced Tuesday (April 9).
Robert Muriel resigns from Illinois Racing Board
Robert Muriel, a member of the Illinois Racing Board since 2015, has resigned and has accepted an appointment by Governor Pritzker to be the Director of the Illinois Department of Insurance.
Spring Fever Remedies
The incremental progress of a young horse in training is intriguing. Trainers and grooms can touch, feel and smell the 2-year-olds and returning 3-year-olds. They see the progress. Alas, the owners do not share in this experience nearly as much as they should — or could.
Parkin In Heaven vying for Petticoat win in Oldford’s memory
When driver Tyler Buter guides Parkin In Heaven onto the racetrack for the $58,000 final of the Petticoat Series Monday night (March 25) at Yonkers Raceway, he will doubtlessly be thinking of Gene Oldford. A longtime friend and client of Buter and his father, Todd, Oldford owned the 4-year-old pacer before his passing Feb. 25 and the filly continues to race in his name.
Melady’s Monet is a narrow winner in Pocono feature
The 10-year-old Melady’s Monet raised his career bankroll to $1,419,728 when he proved most photogenic in a four-way picture to take the $21,500 handicap trot feature Sunday (March 24) at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono.