Massetto, despite a tough two-move trip in subfreezing temperatures, proved the best in the $12,000 featured trot at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Friday afternoon (Dec. 5).
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Vixen Pop-up Series starts Cumberland’s three-day weekend
Cumberland’s annual winter pop-up series kicks off the transition to three days of racing each weekend on Friday (Dec. 5) at 10:55 a.m. (EST).
USTA Directors Faraldo and Torcello join horse racing representatives raising concerns about future of racing in New York State
U.S. Trotting Association Directors Joe Faraldo and Mike Torcello were joined by other harness racing representatives as well as spokespeople for Thoroughbred organizations in raising concerns for the future of racing in New York before two Assembly Committees.
Efficient Bartlett goes 2-for-2 in Big M’s 16Ws
He showed up late to work because he had to go to a basketball game, but once Jason Bartlett got to The Meadowlands Thursday night (Dec. 4), he made sure his brief night at the office was worth his while.
Robinson doubles up in MADC paces
Steven Robinson swept Thursday’s (Dec. 4) slate of Mid-Atlantic Drivers Club events at Rosecroft Raceway, teaming a pair of favorites to victory in their respective $5,000 events for bottom-level conditioned pacers.
Morgan, Odds On Racing sweep Dayton distaff features
Trainer Virgil Morgan Jr. and owner Odds On Racing swept the top two distaff pacing events Thursday evening (Dec. 4) at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway, winning with Hey Hey Mama and Strong Poison.
Steven’s Saloon serves up Dover victory
Steven’s Saloon regained his winning form and won the $27,500 Blue Hen Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Thursday night (Dec. 4).
Primo Maschio peerless in DSBF prelim
After sweeping the summer Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund (DSBF) series at Harrington Raceway and making a minor splash on the Grand Circuit, Primo Maschio rolled to an easy 1:53.2 win in his $20,000 first-round split of the DSBF series for 3-year-old male pacers at Bally’s Dover on Thursday (Dec. 4).
Te Amo Lindy too much in Philly trot
The Muscle Hill gelding Te Amo Lindy, close without winning in recent competition at Pocono Downs, certainly brought his A-game with him down the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Harrah’s Philadelphia on Thursday (Dec. 4), trotting to a 1:54.2 victory on a chilly day in the $13,500 feature for improving horses.
Eros Zola dazzles in Prix Jean Boillereau triumph
A 9-year-old Danish-born gelding, Eros Zola, made headlines when he won the Prix Jean Boillereau at Vincennes on Thursday afternoon (Dec. 4) – a race over 1-5/16 miles in 1:51.3 (mile rate).