A pair of $12,500 Opens – one on the trot and one on the pace – were featured at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Oct. 18) night and both winners scored from off the pace.
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Brett Miller enjoys big night at Dayton Raceway
Driver Brett Miller has been one of the top reinsmen in the state of Ohio for over 25 years and he reminded the other drivers that he is still a force to be reckoned with when he made six trips to the Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway winner’s circle on Saturday (Oct. 18).
Five in-a-row for Venice Blue Chip at Bangor Raceway
An old handicapping adage insists that “mares get streaky” and that when a member of the distaff set goes on a roll, it’s best to climb on board and enjoy the ride. Since mid-September, what an incredible ride it’s been for Venice Blue Chip.
Closers provide the thunder in Pocono features
There were two $17,500 sections of the feature class at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Saturday afternoon (Oct. 18).
Auger triumphs at 20th Harness the Hope
Marie-Claude Auger claimed victory in the five-race Female Driver Challenge during the 20th annual edition of Harness the Hope, held at the Raceway at Western Fair District. Auger dominated the competition, winning four out of the five races contested.
On To Norway wins 18th in a row in Pegasus
The sophomore sensation On To Norway continued his Indiana onslaught, reeling off his 18th consecutive victory as the headliner in Pegasus action during the 14-race Friday (Oct. 17) program at Harrah’s Hoosier Park.
Dubé tallies 10,000th career victory
Daniel Dubé captured the final race on Friday night (Oct. 17) at MGM Yonkers Raceway with Crown Monarch to make him the newest member of the 10,000-win club for drivers.
Triple feature Friday at Vernon
Vernon Downs played host to three $7,500 features on Friday (Oct. 17).
Double Class, Cummings stand out at Batavia
Quick early quarters and readily available cover provided Double Class with the perfect storm for winning the $10,000 Class AA trotting feature at Batavia Downs on Friday (Oct. 17).
Brandon Blvd sets track & Canadian record in BC elim, Beau Jangles remains undefeated in BC elim victory
Brandon Blvd made it look easy as he captured the first of two $34,250 Breeders Crown eliminations for 2-year-old colt and gelding pacers (race 7). The son of Downbytheseaside paced to a 1:48.4 new track and Canadian record, besting Sweet Lou’s record set in 2011.