It took several days for Marcus Melander to fully appreciate Heaven Hanover’s win in the Hambletonian Oaks two weeks ago, but her last-to-first triumph from post 10 at The Meadowlands certainly put an immediate smile on his face. On Saturday, Heaven Hanover will have another opportunity to put a smile on Melander’s face. She is among a field of eight 3-year-old female trotters that will meet in the $250,000 Delmonica Hanover Stakes at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
Category: Grand Circuit News
Fields set for Sun Stakes Saturday card
Harness racing’s top-ranked stars, No. 1 Sylvia Hanover and No. 2 Confederate, will headline this weekend’s loaded Sun Stakes Saturday card at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, where a total of $2.3 million in purses will be offered for the day.
Wellwood and Peaceful Way consolations offered
With the entry box for the William Wellwood Memorial and Peaceful Way set to close Tuesday morning, Woodbine has announced C$50,000 consolations will be offered for both 2-year-old trot events.
Kentucky Futurity, Filly Futurity to offer guaranteed purses
After years of offering an estimated purse, The Red Mile will guarantee purse monies for the 2023 renewal of its marquee event and its filly companion, the Kentucky Futurity and Filly Futurity, respectively.
Essigs in search of first Carl Milstein Memorial with Buzzsaw Russ
An Indiana Sires Stakes champion at two, Buzzsaw Russ will try to continue his recent success with a victory in Saturday’s (Aug. 12) $300,000 Carl Milstein Memorial at MGM Northfield Park.
Indiana State Fair Grand Circuit races rescheduled for Friday
The Grand Circuit races that were canceled at the Indiana State Fair on Wednesday (Aug. 9) will be held on Friday (Aug. 11) at 11 am.
Connections hope third time will be the charm for Tellmeaboutit in the Dan Patch
When Tellmeaboutit competes in the $300,000 Dan Patch Stakes on Friday (Aug. 11) at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, the gelding will attempt to make history as the first locally based competitor to win the Dan Patch in its 30-year history.
Redwood Hanover leads $300,000 Carl Milstein Memorial at MGM Northfield Park
Northfield, OH – In it’s 10-year history, the Carl Milstein Memorial has been won by some of harness racing’s top-3-year-old pacers.. When the $300,000 event goes to post on Saturday (August 12), it will feature multiple stakes winners looking to etch their names on the trophy.
Top Jug Contenders, Week #1
For the next six weeks, Little Brown Jug Publicity Director Jay Wolf will rank the top 10 horses eligible for the 78th edition of the $1 million (est.) Little Brown Jug to be contested on Thursday (Sept. 21).
Hambo Notebook: Looking to join elite company
Scott Zeron could join elite company with Hambletonian win behind Tactical Approach; Team Miller hopes to celebrate with French Wine; McNairs make first Hambo journey with mercurial Osceola.