Christmas came early to Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway Saturday night (Dec. 20). The night featured a toy drive, a Santa/Grinch match race, fan appreciation giveaways and some great efforts on the track.
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Europe’s best 4- and 5-year-olds vie for Prix d’Amérique berths
It’s not only the established older top horses that have the chance to secure a spot in the Prix d’Amérique; on Sunday (Dec. 21), two races will be run at Vincennes with both winners receiving wild cards for the big event.
‘Fire’ smokes field in Big M feature
Outside The Fire was kept off the early action, which was plentiful in the Friday night (Dec. 19) feature at the Meadowlands, and had more than enough in the latter stages to record a half-length victory in the $17,500 high-end conditioned trot.
Three Straight at Dayton Raceway For Whatchagonnado
Whatchagonnado made it three straight wins with a front stepping trip in the co-featured $18,000 conditioned claiming pace Friday night (Dec. 19) at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway.
Trump The Warrior faster Philly feature winner
The Swan For All 3-year-old gelding Trump The Warrior gained steadily the last three-eighths of a mile to overhaul pacesetter RJ Don’t Peachim and win the quicker of two $12,000 featured trots for developing horses in 1:59 Friday (Dec. 19) at Harrah’s Philadelphia. There was a strong stretch headwind all day, while both the surface and variant were changed: from “sloppy” to “good,” but counterintuitively from “+1” to “+2.”
2025 O’Brien Award finalists announced
Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 O’Brien Awards, honoring Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season. For the first time ever, there are three finalists in each category, which includes 12 divisional horse categories and five people categories.
Au Revoir ceremonies showcase the breed’s resilience
The Standardbred breed has always been known for its stamina and durability, and in no place will this trait be more evident than on Saturday (Dec. 20) during Cumberland Raceway’s fifth annual Au Revoir Retirement Ceremonies
Five in a row for Stamphillshadow GB
Stamphillshadow GB extended her win streak to five races — the last three for owner/trainer Steve Wetzel — with a sharp 1:51.4 score in Thursday’s (Dec. 18) $12,000 Fillies and Mares Open Handicap Pace at Rosecroft Raceway.
No Foolin April takes Dayton Raceway Open
No Foolin April received a confident drive from Brett Miller and cruised to victory in the $28,000 Filly and Mare Open Pace on Thursday night (Dec. 18) at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway.
Big Ego completes Exit 16W sweep at Big M
Talk about no respect. On a night that saw four Exit 16W Pop Up Series finals, Big Ego was the only competitor looking for a three-race sweep of his division on Thursday night at The Meadowlands, yet he was sent to the gate as the 3-2 second choice in the wagering. His fans didn’t complain.