For the second week in a row, Fruit Snacker won the Open Handicap Trot at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night (March 31).
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Ponda Jet leads Hochstetler hat trick
Trainer Jay Hochstetler ventured away from his usual haunt of Harrah’s Hoosier Park, in Anderson, Ind., down to Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel with a loaded trio on the Tuesday (March 31) card that all found the winner’s circle, including stable star Ponda Jet, who took the $30,000 Open Handicap Trot in his 6-year-old bow as the even-money favorite.
Theobald wins Miami Valley feature
Theobald used a first-over move to secure victory in Tuesday night’s (March 31) $22,000 featured conditioned trot at Miami Valley Raceway.
Fiftyshadesofblu easy winner in Pocono feature
The Fiftydallarbill gelding Fiftyshadesofblu is now three-for-three for trainer Britney Dillon and Joseph Musser Trust, coming to Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania and overcoming the outside post 8 to win Tuesday’s (March 31) $15,500 featured trot.
Swee’pea upsets in Dover series final; Fruit Snacker repeats
Swee’pea surged late along the pylons and registered an 11-1 upset in the $51,100 Bally’s Dover Late Closer final for Delaware-sired 3-year-old male trotters on Tuesday (March 31) at Bally’s Dover.
Pennsylvania commission March meeting recap
Members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly visited Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Monday (March 30) as part of an effort to educate lawmakers on the economic impact horse racing has on the state, as well as the intricacies of a typical race day.
Spring Blake wins fourth straight at Rosecroft
Johnny Crites Jr.’s Spring Blake rode the pocket behind fast fractions en route to a 1:50.2 win — his fourth in a row — in Monday’s (March 30) $12,000 Open Handicap Pace at Rosecroft Raceway.
Andre L, Whatchagonnado take MVG features
Andre L and Whatchagonnado each took a division of the $22,000 NW10PM class at Miami Valley on Monday night (March 30).
Bartlett triples to begin MGM Borgata Pacing Series
Driver Jason Bartlett won three of the five $50,000 divisions of the first round of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series on Monday night (March 30) at MGM Yonkers Raceway with Soho Firestone A, Redwood Hanover and Huntinthelastdolar. Donegal Luther N and Chase H Hanover won the remaining splits.
Wrenn, Burke Sweep Oak Grove Open Paces
Trainer Ron Burke and driver Ronnie Wrenn Jr. teamed for victories in the pair of Open events on Monday (March 30) at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel, winning the $30,000 Open Pace with odds-on favorite Tip Top Cat and later taking the $25,000 Open 2 Pace with mare Aintnothingucando.