Erv Miller breathed a sigh of relief after watching Manofmanymissions win his division of the Stanley Dancer Memorial by 6-1/4 lengths in 1:52.1 on July 16 at Meadowlands Racetrack.
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Sport’s top pacer and trotter share winning qualities
See You At Peelers and Arch Madness are No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in the Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown weekly Top 10 poll. Although different in gait, sex and age, the two share qualities that enable them to excel, says the only person to drive them both — Brian Sears.
Ryder eyes first trip to Hambletonian with Charlie De Vie
Chris Ryder has never started a horse in the Hambletonian, but that could change this year with Charlie De Vie. Still, the longtime trainer is not focusing on trotting’s $1.5 million prestigious event, which is approaching quickly.
The Lady looks to light up Goshen
JK Owhatanite, a 3-year-old filly named after the Four Seasons’ hit song “December 1963, (Oh, What a Night),” is among the horses entered for Friday’s afternoon of racing at Historic Track in Goshen, New York, as part of Hall of Fame Weekend.
Lucky Jim, Corleone Kosmos try to double their pleasure in Titan Cup
The connections of Lucky Jim and Corleone Kosmos hope to join a short list of multiple Titan Cup winners, but know it will not be easy with Arch Madness in the field for Saturday’s $220,750 edition of the race at Meadowlands Racetrack.
DePinto likes his chances with We Will See in Ben Franklin
Sam DePinto wanted to see how We Will See would be this season as he made the jump to facing older horses. So far, the trainer likes what he has seen.
Won The West breaks slump with big mile
Entering last weekend’s $102,000 Mohawk Gold Cup Invitational Pace, Won The West was in the midst of a slump unlike any of his career. He made quick work of ending it.
Smedshammer duo look to shine in Beal Memorial
For most of the horses in Saturday’s $500,000 Earl Beal Jr. Memorial at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, the race is hoped to be a stepping stone to August’s Hambletonian. The exceptions are Dejarmbro and I’m The Answer, both from the Purple Haze Stables and barn of trainer/driver Trond Smedshammer.
Arch Madness returns to America; heads field in Titan Cup prep
Arch Madness will make his first start since May’s Elitlopp when he faces five foes Friday night in a prep race for the Titan Cup at Meadowlands Racetrack.
‘Peelers’ impresses Sears after Fan Hanover elimination
Brian Sears was a fan of See You At Peelers before he ever had the chance to drive the 3-year-old filly pacer. After guiding the undefeated star to the 17th consecutive win of her career in her Fan Hanover Stakes elimination on June 11 at Mohawk Racetrack, he is even more captivated by the sport’s top lady.