The top Pennsylvania-sired 2-year-olds gathered on Labor Day Monday afternoon (Sept. 7) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, contesting their four $300,000 Championships and four $50,000 consolations. This recap summarizes the Championship and consolation by each of the divisions. (Spoiler alert: there will be no front-end horses going on to win in this article.)
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Meadows Monday Memo
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Johnny Lincoln N takes mark in first North American win at Plainridge
The recently landed 4-year-old New Zealand-bred Johnny Lincoln N made a statement in his second start at Plainridge Park on Monday (Sept. 7) afternoon as he cruised to his first North American win in the $17,000 conditioned pacing feature and take a new lifetime mark in the process.
Digging For Gold wins Open Pace at Vernon Downs
Digging For Gold (Jimmy Whittemore) captures the $8,500 Open Pace at Vernon Downs on Monday (Sept. 7).
Bluesville (Ron Harp) was first to the opening quarter in :26.1. Digging For Gold ($2.56) made his move heading down the backstretch. He emerged to the half first in a fast :54.0. He flew to three quarters in 1:21.4.
Three straight for Machs Legacy A, Gray wins five at Batavia Downs
It was easy work for Machs Legacy A on Labor Day at Batavia Downs on Monday (Sept. 7) as he went gate to wire to post his third straight win after taking the featured $8,000 pace for fillies and mares.
Life marks fall in NY Fair Finals
Six horses took new lifetime marks in winning their respective $25,000 New York County Fair Finals on Sunday (Sept. 6) at Goshen Historic Track, with trainer Jim Rothfuss accounting for a pair of winners.
Mister Sweet cruises in Northfield GLADA feature
Mister Sweet, getting picture-perfect rating from driver Terry DiCicco, had no problem wiring his eight opponents in the Great Lakes Amateur Driving Association (GLADA) feature at Northfield Park on Sunday night (Sept. 6).
Maine’s top male pacers return to Windsor Fair
The Glamour Boys division returned to Windsor Fair on Sunday (Sept. 6) with two $17,000-plus Maine Sire Stakes legs for 3-year-old male pacers, just a week after their last visit.
DP Freedoms Chrome, Peanutbutterfalcon, Alilthundadownunda make headlines at Aces
The Sunday night (Sept. 6) harness racing program at Running Aces was packed with huge performances, career marks, milestone wins and even a new track record.