Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund second-leg action wrapped up Wednesday at Harrington Raceway as six $20,000 divisions of trotters were contested on the 16-race program.
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Send It Down Slim, Cowgirl Hanover win Buffalo NYSS
Send It Down Slim turned in the fastest mile of the two New York Sire Stakes events for 2-year-old pacing fillies at Buffalo Raceway on Wednesday afternoon (June 19), while Cowgirl Hanover went gate-to-wire in taking the second division.
Bet On Big Joe completes Proud Series grand slam for DeBeck
Trainer Rod DeBeck led the marathon day at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel, scoring a grand slam from the 24 divisions of Kentucky Proud Series wrapped by Bet On Big Joe — the fastest winner of the afternoon — on the special Wednesday (June 19) card.
Fancy Like Louuuuu first freshman winner of ’24 at The Meadows
Fancy Like Louuuuu clicked off the back half in :57.4 to keep her fellow freshmen at bay on Wednesday (June 19) to become the first 2-year-old winner of the year at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows. The $9,000 pace was restricted to Pennsylvania-owned or -bred maiden fillies.
Wally Hennessey: Kid in a candy store on Legends Day
The appeal of connecting with harness racing stars at Clinton Raceway’s Legends Day event on June 30 isn’t exclusive to fans. Wally Hennessey sees himself as a bit of a kid in the candy store, too.
Vernon welcomes NYSS sophomore pacing fillies Friday
Vernon Downs plays host to two divisions of the New York Sire Stakes for 3-year-old pacing fillies on Friday (June 21).
Three new contenders make Warkentin’s 2024 Road to the Hambletonian Week 4
Karl and T C I remain 1-2, but three newcomers vault into Ken Warkentin’s Road to the Hambletonian in Week 4.
Hall of Famer Roger Huston to call Triple Crown card at MGM Yonkers Raceway
Even in retirement announcer Roger Huston is a busy man. On Friday (June 28) the 81-year-old will make the 6.5 hour trek from his home in western Pennsylvania to MGM Yonkers Raceway in New York to call the first legs of the Standardbred Triple Crowns — the $300,000 MGM Yonkers Trot and $250,000 (est.) MGM Grand Messenger Pace.
The ‘Duke’ hopes to rule in Yonkers Trot elimination
Duke Of Walner will head to Friday’s lone MGM Yonkers Trot elimination looking for his first win of the season, and trainer/co-owner Lucas Wallin hopes the trip to MGM Yonkers Raceway coupled with several equipment changes can help the colt get the job done.
Ynotthishos surges to victory in Running Aces feature
The feature on Tuesday night (June 18) at Running Aces was the $15,500 Open Handicap Pace, which boasted a full field of nine very talented pacers.