The box for the Freshman Fall Final Four stakes, last of the 2-year-old Grand Circuit stakes of the season, has closed and the number of entries will necessitate eliminations on Saturday for all divisions to advance to next week’s finals.
Category: Grand Circuit News
Grand Circuit returns to Dover
The Grand Circuit returns to Dover this Thursday (Nov. 9) for four Matron Stakes for 3-year-olds of both sexes and gaits.
Confederate headlines Matron Stakes at Dover Downs
Diamond Creek Racing’s Confederate headlines the 3-year-old Matron Stakes at Bally’s Dover on Thursday (Nov. 9).
Hoosier Park to host four Grand Circuit stakes Friday
On Friday night (Nov. 3), Harrah’s Hoosier Park will host four Grand Circuit Stakes — the $205,000 Carl Erskine for 3-year-old open trotters, the $190,000 Monument Circle for 3-year-old colt pacers, the $115,000 Crossroads of America for 3-year-old filly trotters and the $105,000 USS Indianapolis for 3-year-old filly pacers.
Tactical Mounds a pleasant surprise
After becoming more relaxed on the racetrack, 3-year-old female trotter Tactical Mounds has delivered a good bit of excitement this season for her connections. On Friday, the Megan Scran-trainee will return to Hoosier Park for the $115,000 Crossroads of America for sophomore filly trotters.
Matron Stakes open up busy Grand Circuit weekend
The Grand Circuit heads to Dover this Thursday (Nov. 2) for a pair of Matron Stakes for 2-year-olds.
Two Divisions of Matron Stakes on tap Thursday at Bally’s Dover
Two divisions of the Matron Stakes will be conducted on Thursday (Nov. 2) at Bally’s Dover.
Holloway, Rosenfeld reflect on Crown moments
It was a brand new concept in 1984 when the first Breeders Crown events were raced throughout North America. What would the year-end championship races produce in each division, and would these additions to an already crowded stakes calendar be compelling enough to start a tradition?
Indiana horses seek Breeders Crown glory
Eight Indiana-sired male and female trotters and pacers will continue their quest for Breeders Crown trophies in 12 championship contests worth $7.2 million on Friday and Saturday at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. The eagerly anticipated action commences at 6 p.m. each evening.
Enjoying the ride with Twin B Joe Fresh
From her earliest days in trainer Chris Ryder’s stable, female pacer Twin B Joe Fresh was eye-catching. Since her racing career began, the filly has done more than look the part — she’s acted it. Twin B Joe Fresh has hit the board in 23 of 24 lifetime starts, winning 17 and finishing second on five occasions. On Saturday (Oct. 28), she will meet nine rivals in the $600,000 Breeders Crown final for 3-year-old female pacers at Harrah’s Hoosier Park.