Trainer Noel Daley expects 3-year-old trotter Explosive Matter to skip the Breeders Crown later this month at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto in favor of the Gran Premio Orsi Mangelli on November 1 in Italy.
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The Next Wave: A look at the 2-year-old male trotters
Harness racing fans have seen three standout trotters emerge in a row since 2006 when Donato Hanover arrived on the scene for his 2-year-old campaign.
Shark Gesture looks to clinch divisional honors in Allerage
Thomas Pontone has had plenty of reasons to smile this year, and his ownership involvement with superstar trotter Muscle Hill is only part of the reason.
Big Bikkies is out, Explosive Matter is in
Trainer Noel Daley will have to wait until at least 2010 to see Big Bikkies race again. He might wait less than a week to see Explosive Matter return to action.
First time owner strikes gold with Put On A Show
For a period of six or seven years, Richard Young offered Craig Henderson opportunities to become a partner on a harness horse.
Jim Morand sees wins keep adding up
Entering Monday, Jim Morand needed two victories to reach 8,000 in his career.
Palone seeks another Jug win
On Thursday afternoon, Dave Palone will try to get autumn off to a good start by winning the $609,150 Little Brown Jug for 3-year-old pacers at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in central Ohio.
Dube returns to the Little Brown Jug with Vintage Master
Daniel Dube last drove in the Little Brown Jug five years ago, and when he returns to the race on Thursday afternoon, it will be with one of the event’s favorites.
Il Villaggio looks to stay on a roll in Wellwood final
Il Villaggio took a couple months to find his stride, but since last spring the 2-year-old trotting colt has rarely taken a bad step.
Rock N Roll Heaven is playing a winning tune
Rock N Roll Heaven grows larger every time he goes onto the racetrack. Not necessarily in size, but certainly in stature.