Every time caretaker Candace Nivins and the imperturbable filly step out of the Woodbine Mohawk Park paddock and into the spotlight of the racetrack, they share an unspoken understanding of what that moment represents. In her nine lifetime races, the undefeated Chantilly has delivered on her promise, impressing her connections: owner and breeder George Millar, trainer Nick Gallucci, and Nivins.
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From Rising Star to Stars and Stripes
Brett Beckwith’s penchant for winning races has already put him among the leading drivers in North America. Later this year, he will take aim at triumphing abroad. Beckwith, the 2024 Dan Patch Rising Star Award winner, has been selected by the U.S. Trotting Association to wear the Stars and Stripes and represent America in November’s World Driving Championship in New Zealand.
Don’tmesswithles repeats at Rosecroft
Despite needing two moves to secure the lead in the first seven-sixteenths of the mile, Don’tmesswithles proved decisive in scoring his second consecutive top-level win at Rosecroft Raceway in Monday’s (March 17) $10,500 winners-over pacing feature.
Saints Design posts upset win on Monday at Dover
Saints Design, an improbable winner, upset the field at 26-1 in the Bally’s Dover 3-Year-Old Late Closer for Trotting Fillies (DSBF eligibles) on Monday (March 17) night.
Louisville GB Pocono winner; Game of Claims continues
Wilkes-Barre, PA – The Sweet Lou mare Louisville GB improved on her already-high victory “batting average” on Monday (March 17) afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, winning the $17,000 distaff pacing…
Borups Victory Sweden’s Horse of the Year, invited to Elitloppet
The Swedish Trotting Gala on Saturday evening in Stockholm was a major triumph for 34-year-old trainer Daniel Wäjersten from Bergsåker, who had seven nominations in total.
‘Rocket’ blasts foes at Big M
Conventional harness racing wisdom tells us that when a horse is moving well unpressured on the lead in a short field, it should be a done deal that’s the winner. So, you could say that Rocket Man Hill’s victory in the Saturday (March 15) night feature at The Meadowlands, a $17,500 high-end conditioned trot, was anything but conventional.
Carrythetorchman takes third straight at Buffalo
Carrythetorchman continued to ‘torch’ the field in Buffalo Raceway’s $12,000 pace on Saturday afternoon (March 15) as he claimed his third straight victory with a solid two length score over Admiral Hanover in a season’s best 1:57 over the good track.
Striking Impact wins Game Claims Series Final
The front end was a good place to race Saturday (March 15) afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania despite it being a cool and windy day; that observation is perhaps best demonstrated by 11-1 shot Striking Impact, who won the $35,000 Championship of the Game Of Claims Pacing Series for horses starting out with a $25,000 tag.
Notice from Kentucky Horse Racing Commission
Horsemen are reminded that beginning March 24, 2025, all drivers will be required to wear an approved safety vest while racing, parading, or warming up a horse prior to racing at any racetrack in the State of Kentucky under the Kentucky Horse Racing &Gaming Corporation’s jurisdiction.