Nancy Takter has won 12 Breeders Crowns, and her first two trophies came courtesy of filly pacer JK She’salady and colt pacer Captain Crunch. On Friday (Oct. 23), she will go for a Crown with a daughter of those two award-winning horses. Plus an additional look at some other horses and races this weekend.
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Early post times at Bangor Raceway begin this weekend
Bangor, ME – Harness racing at Bangor Raceway will kick into high gear bright and early starting this coming weekend with morning programs now set to head to post beginning at 11:45…
Chiodo, Schadel reign in ‘Queens’ Splits
Stacy Chiodo and Linda Schadel took top honors in Thursday’s (Oct. 22) Sulky Queens Driving Series events at Rosecroft Raceway, teaming Lucky Streak and Northern Network, respectively, to victory in their respective events featuring female drivers.
Skyway Ballistic nabs 55th career win at Batavia
Skyway Ballistic visited the Batavia Downs winner’s circle for the second time in five days after scoring the 55th win of his career in the $8,000 Class B pacing feature on Thursday (Oct. 22).
Ponda Executive all business in Dayton
Ponda Executive and David Miller survived a three-way photo for win in the $19,000 starter allowance pace Thursday (Oct. 22) at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway.
Sweet Jeff IR goes seasonal best at Plainridge
Sweet Jeff IR posted his best outing of the season as he went gate-to-wire to win Thursday’s (Oct. 22) featured $20,000 starter allowance at Plainridge Park.
Bongiorno big winner Thursday at Philly
Joe Bongiorno had an excellent day of competition at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Thursday (Oct. 22) – with a couple of unusual statistical quirks during it.
GLADA hosts UK drivers in Northfield series
The Great Lakes Amateur Driving Association (GLADA) played host to Great Britain’s top amateur drivers in a two-race event at Northfield Park on Wednesday (Oct. 21) with the USA scoring a narrow win.
Custom can win big Saturday – but may be sold Sunday
Thomas Lind-Holm was elated when Custom delivered her trademark strong finish in her Breeders Crown elimination last week, narrowly missing out on a win, but qualifying comfortably for the $664,550 Grade 1 final for 3-year-old filly trotters Saturday (Oct. 24) at Eldorado Scioto Downs. And on Saturday, she can write herself into the history books like so many from her illustrious maternal family.
Bally’s Dover 2026-27 season opens Nov. 2
The Delaware harness racing circuit returns to the state’s capital city on Monday, Nov. 2, when Bally’s Dover kicks off its 2026-27 meet.