Ohio Standardbreds and Friends, in conjunction with New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, will once again exhibit the versatility of the Standardbred at Equine Affaire, participating in demonstrations and clinics at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio, April 11-13.
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Gocciadoro reigns supreme in Italy
Sunday’s (April 6) three major races in Turin were all won by horses trained by Alessandro Gocciadoro. Gocciadoro himself drove the winners in the Derby del 4 Anni races, while Gabriele Gelormini secured victory in the Gran Premio Costa Azzurra—resulting in a double triumph for the stable.
‘Mac’ a delight in Big M feature
His driver claimed he had to shake off some cobwebs, but it didn’t appear that way in the Saturday night (April 5) feature at The Meadowlands, a $22,500 high-end conditioned pace, as Dexter Dunn guided Mac’s Delight to victory lane in 1:51.1.
Bartlett/Engblom tough as Weiss Series continues
On a sloppy Saturday afternoon (April 5) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, Oogleville and World Of Wishes both ran their records to two-for-two in as many preliminaries of the Bobby Weiss Series for 3-year-old pacing males, which on Saturday saw five $20,000 divisions contested.
Melanion N takes Buffalo Raceway Open Pace
The horses in the $14,500 Open Pace at Buffalo Raceway on Saturday afternoon (April 5) couldn’t beat the rain or Melanion N ($4.90) as he romped to a 3-3/4 length victory over Stranger Things in 1:56.1.
‘Grace’ scores, Case takes four at Cumberland
One of Maine’s favorite daughters, Gowestyounggrace, returned to action in preparation for her upcoming 4-year-old season, and driver Walter Case Jr. took four of nine Cumberland Raceway qualifiers during Saturday’s (April 5) opening round of harness racing in the Pine Tree State.
Out of this world ‘Universe’ wins again at Big M
After finishing an uninspiring ninth in his seasonal debut on Jan. 17, Rock My Universe sported a record of one win from 30 lifetime starts. Since his inauspicious start, Rock My Universe has won four of his last six Meadowlands outings, including a victory in the Friday night (April 4) feature, a $17,500 high-end conditioned trot.
Beautiful Seaside and Aardie B Miki N repeat in Blue Chip Matchmaker Series
The second leg of the Blue Chip Matchmaker Series saw a pair of 1-9 favorites taken down in the first two $50,000 divisions at MGM Yonkers Raceway on Friday night (April 4). Beautiful Seaside and driver Tim Tetrick put an end to the four-race win streak of Walkin On Sunshine in dramatic fashion, winning at 10-1 in the second division, completing her mile in 1:53 at the expense of the heavy favorite.
Morrill Jr. Guides My One Percent To Buffalo Win
Hamburg, NY — Jim Morrill Jr. made his first driving appearance of the 2025 season on Friday afternoon (April 4) and it didn’t take him long to make his presence known as…
First Philadelphia qualifiers of 2025 raced Friday
The first qualifying races of the 2025 season at Harrah’s Philadelphia were held on Friday morning (April 4), over a track rated good.