Andy and Julie Miller’s star freshman trotting filly Wall Of Fame aims to up her record from nine wins in nine starts when she competes as the even-money morning line chalk in the second of four divisions of the $377,000 Bluegrass Stakes for her cohort on Friday afternoon (Oct. 2) at The Red Mile.
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Command Center seeks rebound on Grand Circuit Opening Day at Red Mile
Marcus Melander trainee Command Center, a Gimpanzee three-quarter brother to 2026 Hambletonian champion Apex, aims to get back on track when he starts as the 9-5 morning-line chalk in the second of four $91,000 divisions of the Grade 3 Bluegrass Stakes for 2-year-old trotting males on opening day of the Grand Circuit meeting at The Red Mile this Thursday (Oct. 1).
Ken Hanover travels to Hoosier looking for another sharp performance
Ken Hanover got back to his winning ways two weeks ago in the Jim Ewart Memorial and will look to maintain his momentum this Friday (Sept. 25) when he visits Harrah’s Hoosier Park to face nine rivals in the $175,000 Grade 2 Hoosier Park Pacing Derby as part of a stakes-laden card at the Indiana oval.
On To Norway heads Caesars Trotting Classic field
The stage is set for one of Harrah’s Hoosier Park’s signature nights on Friday (Sept. 25), with more than $1.35 million in purses on the line. The headlining event is the $200,000 Grade 2 Caesars Trotting Classic, presented by Kountry Lane Standardbreds, where North America’s fastest trotter, On To Norway, will look to hold serve on his home track.
Warren looking forward to first trip to Jug
When Ridge Warren heads to the races at the Delaware County Fair for his first time on Thursday (Sept. 24), he will get to enjoy one of the best seats in the house.
Million-dollar showdown awaits in Mohawk Million
Woodbine Mohawk Park has assembled an all-star lineup of five Grade 1 races and C$3.7 million in total purses for Canada’s richest race card of the season this Saturday (Sept. 26).
‘Vanna’ looks to get out from behind the 8 ball in Jugette
After putting up a $15,000 supplemental payment to get Vanna By The River into Wednesday’s (Sept. 23) $265,000 Grade 1 Jugette at the Delaware County Fair, longtime owner John Swider watched his filly draw post 8 – the least advantageous starting spot at the half-mile oval – for event’s first heat. And while disappointed, Swider and his wife, Elizabeth, are taking it in stride.
The Red Mile announces dates for 2027 Breeders Crown
The Red Mile, in partnership with the Hambletonian Society, announced Tuesday (Sept. 22) that the 2027 Breeders Crown finals will be held Friday, Oct. 22, and Saturday, Oct. 23, at the historic Lexington racetrack. Eliminations, as necessary, are scheduled for Friday, Oct. 15, and Saturday, Oct. 16.
Field set for 81st Little Brown Jug
Graded stakes winners Al Papi, Fragment, Melillo, and Redland Rocket Man were among 11 3-year-old male pacers entered Monday (Sept. 21) for the 81st edition of the Little Brown Jug, which will be held Thursday (Sept. 24) at the Delaware County Fair.
Burke trio headlines the 56th Jugette field
The Ron Burke-trained trio of Loua Dipa, Sandyboots Yankee, and I’m A Lou Lou lead a field of eight for the $265,000 Grade 1 Jugette, for 3-year-old female pacers, on Wednesday (Sept. 23) at the Delaware County Fair.