While most eyes will be on the Hambletonian and the undercard supporting it at The Meadowlands this weekend, The Red Mile will provide plenty of quality competition on Sunday (Aug. 3). The 16-race card features two $80,000 first round legs of the Kentucky Championship Series for 3-year-old filly trotters and sophomore male pacers. The presence of the outstanding Yo Tillie and highly competitive fields in the stakes-laden line-up promises to be an excellent evening of racing.
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Royally Hot Friday feature winner at Philly
On a day much cooler than the average weather around Harrah’s Philadelphia in recent memory, it was the sophomore pacing filly Royally Hot who raised the mercury, taking Friday’s (Aug. 1) $14,000 distaff pacing feature in 1:53.4.
Kyle DiBenedetto get his 7,000th win at Monticello Raceway
Kyle DiBenedetto notched a career milestone on July 30, by winning his 7,000th win aboard Soprese in 1:59 – $13.00 at Monticello Raceway. It was only fitting that he achieved the landmark at the track where he honed his driving skills in his formative years.
The Last Martini seeking another New York Sire Stakes win at Monticello Raceway
On Monday (Aug. 4), sophomore Pacing Fillies will go behind the gate for their sixth leg of New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) worth $121,800. The race showcases a pair of aces from the Jared Bako barn with The Last Martini and Cowgirl Hanover.
Aperfect Annie is truly perfection for her connections
Horses are named long before their careers commence, but on occasion humans hit the bullseye and Aperfect Annie’s team threw the perfect dart. The filly will take on nine rivals on Saturday (Aug. 2) at The Meadowlands in the $500,000 Hambletonian Oaks and demonstrate her prowess.
Oaks connections ready for thrills of Hambletonian Day
John Fodera has gone to the winner’s circle twice as an owner of a Hambletonian Stakes champion. He hopes on Saturday to make that trip again, this time following the Hambletonian Oaks.
Twist Little Girl N dominates distaff feature at Running Aces
The Thursday night (July 31) harness racing program at Running Aces featured the top pacing mares in Minnesota with a field of seven going into battle for the $15,500 Mares Open Handicap.
Big Ranger delivers driver Ronnie Gillespie’s 1,000th win in Ohio State Fair Trot
Driver Ronnie Gillespie recorded a milestone win when he steered the undefeated Big Ranger to a gate-to-wire victory in the second $56,000 division of the Ohio State Trot on Thursday (July 31) night at Eldorado Scioto Downs.
Fast Choice breaks track record in NYSS action at Batavia
The 1:52.2 track record for 3-year-old pacing geldings at Batavia Downs that was established in 2018 and twice matched since was broken in New York Sire Stake action on Thursday (July 31) night when Fast Choice (Courtly Choice-Fashion Guru) flaunted his speed while winning his $56,900 division in 1:52.1.
Prime Time Racing to broadcast 100th Hambletonian
Harness racing fans across the world will be able to enjoy Prime Time Racing’s live coverage of the 100th Hambletonian this weekend from the Meadowlands.