The three American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) events at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon (Aug. 20) saw three different drivers land in the winner’s circle – a pair off of tight finishes and one off a blowout.
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Thunder Hunter Joe, Huntinthelastdolar score in NYSS splits at Tioga
Tioga Downs welcomed two divisions of the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for 3-year-old pacing colts & geldings on Sunday (August 20).
Hierro Boko and Bengurion Jet join MGM Yonkers International Trot field
The 2023 edition of the MGM Yonkers International Trot is just a few weeks away on September 9, and two more European horses – Hierro Boko and Bengurion Jet – have accepted invitations to the $1 million race.
Fields set for Wellwood, Peaceful Way
Rookie trotters took center stage on Saturday (Aug. 19) at Woodbine Mohawk Park with eliminations for the C$620,000 William Wellwood Memorial and C$425,000 Peaceful Way Finals.
Merriman doubles up in Ohio Sires Stakes
The fourth leg of the Ohio Sires Stakes wrapped up Saturday night (Aug. 19) at Eldorado Scioto Downs with two $55,000 divisions of 2-year-old colt trotters. Aaron Merriman drove both winners as he piloted Royal Precedent and Spaaaanzano to victory.
Lying In Cash slays in Northville feature; Commander Bob equals track record
Lying In Cash and Jason Merriman captured the featured Open 1 Pace at Northville Downs on Saturday night (Aug. 19) in a dazzling 1:53.1.
Huntressville A, Always B Nicky win Tioga features
Huntressville A (Mike Merton) and Always B Nicky (Tyler Miller) took the co-features at Tioga Downs on Saturday (Aug. 19).
Twin B Joe Fresh wins battle of the titans in Lynch
Twin B Joe Fresh picked up her third win in a row, capturing Saturday’s (Aug. 19) $250,000 James M. Lynch Memorial for 3-year-old female pacers by two lengths over Charleston in 1:49.4 at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania. Sweet Amira finished third in the race, which saw co-favorite Sylvia Hanover go off stride on the final turn as her 13-race victory streak came to an end.
Up Your Deo rallies late to capture Beal Memorial
Up Your Deo and trainer-driver Ake Svanstedt used a pocket trip behind Celebrity Bambino and pounced with an inside move in the stretch to win Saturday’s (Aug. 19) $300,000 Earl Beal Jr. Memorial for 3-year-old trotters by 1-3/4 lengths over Kilmister in 1:52.3. Kierkegaard K finished third and Celebrity Bambino was fourth.
Confederate stalks, pounces in Hempt
After vaulting home with :25.4 closing quarters to win both the Meadowlands Pace and the Cane Pace, Confederate obliterated yet another field of 3-year-old male pacers in Saturday’s (Aug. 19) $300,000 Max C. Hempt Memorial at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, soaring off second-over cover to a 1:48.3 win — his sixth in seven tries this season.