Pine Dream evened the recent score with All About Cowboys in the Sunday (Feb. 24) $24,000 Open I Handicap Trot at Miami Valley Raceway. Over the last five weeks, the two top trotters have dominated the local squaregaiters, each winning a pair and each with two runner-up finishes. Both have earned just over $40,000 during the initial two months of the season.
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Double feature on Sunday at Saratoga
Sunday’s matinee at Saratoga Casino Hotel consisted of a double feature. With Saturday night racing not beginning until next week, the regular Saturday feature joined Sunday’s (Feb. 24) Open Trot as highlights of the afternoon card.
Yonkers’ Monday Pick-5 features $4,100 carryover, $15,000 guarantee
A friendly reminder from Yonkers Raceway that Monday evening’s (Feb. 25) Pick-5 wager starts with a carryover of $4,104.52 and a $15,000 guaranteed pool. The guarantee is in conjunction with the U.S. Trotting Association’s Strategic Wagering Program.
Date change for 2019 Midwest Mixed Sale
The Midwest Auction Company has announced a date change for the 2019 Midwest Mixed Sale, which will again be held the same weekend as the Michiana Classic Yearling Sale.
The Raceway 2018 awards presented
The Raceway at the Western Fair District honored its top performers from 2018 during the annual awards night on Saturday (Feb. 23) at the Carousel Room at the London, Ont., raceway.
Date announced for Michiana Classic Yearling Sale
The Hoosier Classic Sale Company has announced a date for the Michiana Classic Yearling Sale.
Watch the Red Carpet and Dan Patch Awards Sunday night
The name of the 2018 Horse of the Year will be announced Sunday night (Feb. 24) at the annual U.S. Harness Writers Association’s Dan Patch Awards dinner at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla. But even if you aren’t among the attendees you will be able to watch the announcement live via USHWA’s Facebook page.
Davis playing claim game well at Big M
It looks like trainer Dylan Davis, a Dover Downs regular, is preparing to do some damage at The Meadowlands. In fact, he’s already started doing just that.
Stratton and pair of 10-year-olds sweep Saturday night Yonkers co-features
Jordan Stratton was seen in the presence of some pretty haughty company Saturday night (Feb. 23), taking both of Yonkers Raceway’s $44,000 co-features with favored millionaire Melady’s Monet ($4.70) and favored double-millionaire Bit Of A Legend N ($3.80).
Manny wins Bill Dailey Memorial Medley at Miami Valley
Manny was crowned champion of the inaugural Bill Dailey Memorial Medley at Miami Valley Raceway on Saturday night (Feb. 23). The 6-year-old American Ideal gelding topped Angelo J Fra (Tyler Smith) and The Dark Shadow (Chris Page) in the 1-1/4 mile title bout in 2:24.3 despite a rain-soaked racing strip.