It was a picture perfect afternoon at Buffalo Raceway on Wednesday (March 19) with clear skies and the temperature hovering in the mid-70s. As perfect as the day was, it was just as perfect for Bolt Of Beauty ($18.20) as she looked super in posting a 2-1/4-length victory over Big Bad Mosa in the featured $10,500 event for distaff pacers.
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Fear is rising that tariffs will decimate Ontario’s horse racing industry
In a story posted on ontarioracing.com, Dave Briggs writes that “The Ontario horse racing industry is warning it could be a major casualty in the trade war between the United States and Canada, and the fear is particularly palpable among horse breeders already struggling with rising costs due to inflation.”
USTA board approves 31 rule and bylaw changes
A total of 31 rule and bylaw changes were approved at the annual meeting of the USTA Board of Directors which concluded on March 9.
Bargain buy pays off for Amy Husted stable
The old saying “You Get What You Pay For” doesn’t apply to the distaff pacer Thebeautifulthings who was recently honored as the 2024 Illinois 2-year-old Filly Pacer of the Year.
One After Nine closes as speed fails at Pocono
The front end proved particularly unfriendly on Tuesday afternoon (March 18) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania despite the temperature climbing from 48 degrees to 60 degrees during the 16-race program.
Chapheart dominant in Dover trot
Chapheart cruised to a wire-to-wire victory in the Winners Over/Select Handicap Trot at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night (March 18).
The caretaker, Chantilly and a cherished connection
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.
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.