Matthew Burkholder, in the midst of his first million-dollar season, picked up his first Grand Circuit victory last week and will look to maintain the momentum on Friday when he sends out two morning-line favorites in divisions of the Grade 3 International Stallion Stakes at The Red Mile.
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Loua Dipa Leads Friday International Stallion Stakes at The Red Mile
Homebred Sweet Lou-Looksgoodinaromper filly Loua Dipa, fresh from a Canadian-record 1:49.1 romp in the Grade 1 She’s A Great Lady at Woodbine Mohawk Park, flies south to compete in the second of three divisions for the $214,000 International Stallion Stakes for 2-year-old pacing fillies on the Friday (Oct. 3) card at The Red Mile.
The Red Mile to host 2027 Breeders Crown
The Red Mile, America’s oldest harness track and a cornerstone of the sport in Kentucky, proudly announces it will serve as host track for the 2027 Breeders Crown, harness racing’s premier championship series.
Grand Circuit weekend events
Fall is synonymous with The Red Mile and yearling sales. The past weekend saw 33 events starting with the “Bluegrass” Grade 3 events for 2-year-olds on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Saturday night we moved over to Dayton for a night of Grand Circuit Grade 1 and 2 events for 3-year-olds and up.
Yo Tillie tries for perfect 10 in Saturday Bluegrass
Trainer Andrew Harris looks to continue a strong season with his 2025 class of high-caliber acquisitions when sending Yo Tillie, who is undefeated from nine starts in her sophomore campaign, in the last of four divisions for the $294,200 Bluegrass 3-Year-Old Filly Trot on a stakes-packed Saturday (Sept. 27) at The Red Mile.
‘Ervin’ looks to keep his groove in Dayton Pacing Derby
Tom Pollack entered this season with high hopes for Ervin Hanover, and the 5-year-old pacing stallion has done his best to meet his owner’s expectations, particularly over the past two months.
Denarius looks to step out in Bluegrass
After bringing her along step by step, trainer Domenico Cecere will watch Denarius on Friday in a division of the Grade 3 Bluegrass Stakes for 2-year-old female trotters at Lexington’s Red Mile in the hopes of seeing her continue to step up.
Red Mile Grand Circuit meet opens Thursday
The annual fortnight of world-class harness racing at The Red Mile commences this Thursday (Sept. 25) with the opening day of the Grand Circuit meeting, featuring seven divisions of freshmen slated to compete in Bluegrass action on the 13-race card.
Beau Jangles continues to impress connections
With the battle won and his perfect record intact through eight starts, Beau Jangles towered over the Woodbine Mohawk Park winner’s circle late on Saturday night (Sept. 20) – ears sharp, a crisp white Metro Pace blanket covering him like the satin robes of a boxer post-fight.
Busy Grand Circuit week contested
Several Grand Circuit events were contested throughout the week, highlighted by several Grade 1 races.