After an impressive 1:53.2 score in last week’s Winners Over for fillies and mares, Jewels Forreal rose to the Open ranks successfully on Thursday (March 21) at Saratoga Casino Hotel, moving out to the early lead and never looking back in the $15,000 feature.
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Woodbine, Big M experts weigh in on ‘Can-Am Pick 4’
Anticipation continues to grow among horseplayers in North America for Friday’s (March 22) inaugural ‘Can-Am Pick 4’ at Woodbine Mohawk Park and The Meadowlands.
Steven Wolf named to USHWA Hall of Fame Screening Committee
Shawn Wiles, president of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA), named Communicators Hall of Famer Steven Wolf to serve on USHWA’s Hall of Fame Screening Committee for a six-year term on Thursday (March 21).
Woodbine Standardbred announces Jackpot Hi-5 mandatory payout
Woodbine Entertainment announced on Thursday (March 21) a mandatory payout for the Standardbred Jackpot Hi-5 on Saturday (March 30) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Alan Kirshenbaum Pace, Sire Stakes on tap at Cal Expo
The $10,000 Alan Kirshenbaum Pace for fillies and mares; a $6,500 California Sire Stakes for 3-year-old pacing males and a $5,500 Open II Trot are the featured attractions on Friday night’s (March 22) Cal Expo program.
Rich Mattei named track announcer at Vernon Downs
The 2019 racing season will offer a new perspective as the Jim Moran broadcast booth will feature a “new voice” as – “The Natural”, Rich Mattei will proceed the efforts of Scott Warren at the central New York oval for the majority of the season.
Ontario Sires Stakes 3-year-old sustained list available
The list of 3-year-olds that have been sustained to race in the Ontario Sires Stakes program in 2019 has now been posted to the OSS website.
Can-Am Pick-4, less drag on tap at Big M, Woodbine Entertainment
Two giants of harness racing are not only introducing a new wager that combines their considerable assets this Friday (March 22), but are also tackling an industry-wide source of frustration in the hopes of pleasing the customer.
Batavia Downs announces Derby Day party plans
Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel have announced their plans for a second Kentucky Derby party to be held on Saturday (May 4). A total of three parties will take place onsite.
Plante has triple at Rosecroft Wednesday
Roger Plante had three wins Wednesday night (March 20), becoming the sixth driver to amass at least 10 wins so far during the Rosecroft spring meet.