Jim Campbell knows stakes-winner Alexa’s Power will face a challenge this year at age 4, leaving the age-restricted ranks to take on the best older female pacers in the sport, but the trainer believes his mare has a temperament that could help her along.
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USTA seeks member, industry and fan input through “NewLook” website
The U.S. Trotting Association announced the launch of a “NewLook” website that invites members, industry participants and fans of harness racing an all-new way to provide feedback on the organization’s redesign of its website on Monday (March 18).
Wheels A Turning beats the boys at Buffalo
Wheels A Turning was the lone mare in Buffalo Raceway’s $12,000 Open Trot on Wednesday night (March 20) and she was way too much for the boys to handle as she scored a 1-1/4 length victory over Southern Palms in 1:57.4 over the fast track.
State appropriations spark interest in New Jersey racing and breeding
Ever since Governor Murphy signed the $100 million, five-year appropriation into law on Valentine’s Day, the Standardbred industry has experienced a much heightened interest in New Jersey.
Siegelman wins five at Monticello again
Monticello, NY – No, its not groundhogs day, but it is beginning to sound like a broken record. For the fourth time this season, Austin Siegelman won five races in an afternoon…
Gaskin highlights Post Time Thursday
Post Time with Mike and Mike presented by the USTA/BetAmerica, is excited to announce the line-up for Thursday morning (March 21) at 10:30 a.m. They will be joined by Emily Gaskin, the racing marketing manager at Harrah’s Hoosier Park; Rich Mattei, the assistant race secretary at Freehold; and Pete Vernaglia from Yonkers Raceway.
In and Out Again, Vistamist win first legs of DSBF series at Dover
Sophomore pacing fillies comprised the Daily Double — In and Out Again and Vistamist ($13.80) — in two divisions of the first leg of the Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund series at Dover Downs for a purse of $20,000 each.
Bonamassa continues strong start at Saratoga meet
Bonamassa (Muscle Mass) continued her strong start to the meet on Wednesday (March 20) at Saratoga Casino Hotel when the Maureen Salino-trainee recorded her third win of the season in five starts.
Northville Downs redevelopment to cost $200 million
According to Crains Detroit Business, the future redevelopment of the Northville Downs racetrack is anticipated to cost $200 million.
Wilbur D. Kirkwood, 86, dies
Wilbur D. Kirkwood, 86, of Townsend, Del., passed away peacefully on March 18.