Possess The Will and Pekoe Fashion give trainer Jim Campbell and owner Jules Siegel’s Fashion Farms twice the reason to smile. The 2-year-old colt trotters have combined to win eight of 14 starts and $295,793 entering Friday night’s International Stallion Stakes divisions at Lexington’s Red Mile.
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Hunch feeling has led to big season for Charles Iannazzo
When Charles Iannazzo looked at Check Me Out as a yearling, he saw Deweycheatumnhowe. Not due to any physical resemblance but because both horses lost their mothers soon after being born.
Miller is enjoying the powers of 10
When it comes to harness racing statistics, the powers of 10 figure prominently in milestones being approached by driver David Miller.
We Will See headlines Allerage Pace after world-record-equaling mile
We Will See, who paced the fastest mile in the history of Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs on September 24, leads a field of 10 in Saturday’s $183,000 Allerage Farms open pace at the Red Mile in Lexington.
San Pail to tackle six rivals in Allerage Farms Trot at Red Mile
San Pail, the unanimous No. 1-ranked horse in the most recent Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown Top 10 poll, will make his first trip to Lexington’s Red Mile for Saturday’s $145,000 Allerage Farms open trot.
Win Missy B, Check Me Out to duel again in Bluegrass
Win Missy B brings a four-race win streak to her $109,100 Bluegrass Stakes division for 2-year-old filly trotters on Thursday at the Red Mile in Lexington, where she will see a familiar rival.
Summer break turned Lady Andover’s season around
Not often is a trainer happy after a horse races poorly, but Bob Stewart — at least now in retrospect — is thankful for Lady Andover’s lackluster performance in the Delvin Miller Memorial in July at the Meadowlands.
Jug win with Up The Credit would be extra special for Jody Jamieson
Jody Jamieson knows what it is like to win the Little Brown Jug. Still, a victory in Thursday’s 66th edition of the storied race for 3-year-old pacers would carry additional meaning.
Steadily improving Hugadragon gives Burke chance in Jug
For a horse that was reluctant to go forward, Hugadragon has shown signs of advancing for trainer Ron Burke.
Coleman seeks rare Jug-Jugette double
Casie Coleman won the Jugette last year with Western Silk. This year, she is aiming to win the Jugette again and has one of the top contenders — Betterthancheddar — in the Little Brown Jug.