Misty Coast came from the pocket to catch Square Deal and win the $14,000 featured handicap pace for females in 1:51 at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Friday (Aug. 2) afternoon.
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Trainer Darran Cassar sends out 1,000th winner
Trainer Darran Cassar reached 1,000 wins in his training career on Thursday night (Aug. 1) at MGM Yonkers Raceway.
Harness racing to open 170th Topsham Fair
Maine’s fairground circuit will hit its full stride during the month of August as the eyes of the Pine Tree State become focused on the 170th agricultural exhibition to be held at the venerable Topsham Fair.
Peace Talks to battle in Sire Stakes at Monticello
The reigning queen and top point earner of the division, Peace Talks, has drawn the rail in the first heat of the New York Sire Stakes worth $58,100 for 3-year-old pacing fillies at Monticello Raceway on Monday (Aug. 5).
Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association relieves Mancino of duties
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association today announced that it has decided to move in a different direction and has relieved Renee Mancino of her duties as Executive Director.
Cumberland closing weekend to bring big purses
Cumberland’s closing weekend purses have reached nearly a quarter of a million dollars when the track will offer $235,500 in purses on Friday (Aug. 2) and Saturday (Aug. 3). Led by the $25,000 Pine Tree Invitational Pace and three $16,000-plus divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes for freshman pacers, the two-day extravaganza has 25 races for fans and bettors alike to enjoy.
Flickadawrist and Delco Irene grab headlines Thursday at Running Aces
The Thursday night (Aug. 1) program at Running Aces featured the Minnesota-sired sophomore pacers with three divisions going for a total purse of $42,500.
Sabonis, Tellmeitmatters lead Sire Stakes winners at Harrah’s Hoosier Park
Despite a delayed start to the card due to strong thunderstorms moving through Anderson, Ind., the action on the racetrack was fast and furious on Thursday (Aug. 1) at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. Two divisions of Indiana Sire Stakes for sophomore pacing and trotting colts on the 14-race card saw favorites deliver and Sabonis and Tellmeitmatters extend their lengthy win streaks.
Too Soon BG stuns in Ocean claiming series
After finishing third and second in the first two preliminary rounds, Too Soon BG turned a pocket ride into an 11-1 upset in the third leg of the Diane ‘Mum’ Stevenson Memorial Series, for $12,500 claiming pacers, on Thursday (Aug. 1) at Ocean Downs.
Scioto cancels majority of Thursday card
The majority of the Thursday (Aug. 1) race card at Eldorado Scioto Downs was cancelled due to track condition, lightning in the area and out of concern for all participants and fans.