The “Trottin’ Thursday” (July 18) card made its usual strong contribution to the week’s racing at Harrah’s Philadelphia, with four miles for diamond-gaited horses going in 1:53 or faster at the southeast Pennsylvania oval.
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Juliet Duz does it again at Monticello
Monticello, IA – A card of seven races was held Thursday (July 18) at the Jones County Fairground in Monticello, Iowa. 2-year-old pacers looked to try their racing luck in race six….
Hambletonian and Belmont trophies on display at Chateau Grande Hotel
The Hambletonian and Belmont Stakes trophies are on display at the Chateau Grande Hotel in East Brunswick, N.J., from Tuesday (July 16) through Friday (July 26) each day between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. The public is invited to visit for photo opportunities.
Opportunity knocks for Beckwith in Gerrity
Brett Beckwith has done his best to take advantage of his opportunities this year, and the 21-year-old driver will look to do so again Saturday when he drives Ken Hanover in the $250,000 Joe Gerrity Jr. Memorial for older male pacers at Saratoga Casino Hotel.
Tioga welcomes NYSS freshman fillies on Sunday
Tioga Downs plays host to a $108,200 leg of the New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old pacing fillies on Sunday (July 21).
Blue collar trotter Take All Comers is ready to work in Spirit of Massachusetts
To be successful in harness racing, a horse must be consistent throughout his career. One great example of that is Take All Comers, who will be competing in the $250,000 Spirit of Massachusetts Trot at Plainridge Park on Sunday (July 21) afternoon.
Saratoga draws eight for Joe Gerrity Jr. Memorial
Saratoga Casino Hotel is gearing up for the 15th annual Joe Gerrity Jr. Memorial Pace as it goes to the gate in race 10 on Saturday (July 20). The $250,000 marquee race of the season drew a full field of eight pacers.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for July 19
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (July 19).
Grand slam for Dan Deslandes to close out Bangor Raceway meet
Driver Dan Deslandes closed out the Bangor Raceway summer meeting in grand style on Wednesday (July 17), visiting the historic Bass Park winner’s circle on four separate occasions while cementing his status as leading driver during the first of two seasonal meets which will be conducted at Bangor in 2024.
Four lifetime marks set in Buckeye Stallion Series
The first leg of the Buckeye Stallion Series for 2-year-old colt trotters was completed Wednesday (July 17) evening at MGM Northfield Park. A new lifetime mark was set in each of the four $20,000 divisions.