For the second time in less than a week, Dan Noble recorded two wins in Buckeye Stallion Series action. Last Sunday (Aug. 13) Noble recorded two wins at MGM Northfield Park. Thursday night at Eldorado Scioto Downs, Noble won two of the five $20,000 races for 2-year-old colt trotters.
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Jim Taggart wins six at Monticello
After winning three consecutive races on Wednesday, leading driver Jimmy Taggart Jr. continued his hot streak at Monticello, winning six out of the eight races on Thursday (Aug. 17) at the Mighty M.
Dougsmonkeybusines shines in sophomore action at Aces
The Thursday evening (Aug. 17) harness racing program at Running Aces was loaded with freshman and sophomore action in the Minnesota-sired program and there were many standout performances throughout the night.
A homecoming for Chris Long at Skowhegan State Fair
From Saratoga Springs to Skowhegan, Chris Long made the journey home to his native-born state on Thursday (Aug. 17), showcasing the talents that have made him a fan favorite ever since he first burst upon the Pine Tree circuit back in 1988.
Athearn, Nickerson team up for Plainridge grand slam
Driver Matty “Ice” Athearn and trainer Jimmy Nickerson had a big day at Plainridge Park on Thursday afternoon (Aug. 17) as they combined for a grand slam during the card, including wins in the top two feature events.
Favored fillies sweep Philly PASS
Odds-on favorites Lyons Legend and Caviart Belle turned in matching 1:50.2 miles to prevail in their respective $83,361 Pennsylvania Sire Stakes splits for 2-year-old pacing fillies on Thursday (Aug. 17) at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
World Driving Championship wraps up Friday in Berlin
The fourth and final round of the 2023 World Driving Championship will be Friday (Aug. 18) at Rennbahn Berlin in Germany. The five WDC races are carded as the last five races of the night, six through 10. Post time for the sixth race is 2 p.m. (EDT).
T C I set for Wellwood test
Ron Burke does not often enter horses in the William Wellwood Memorial for 2-year-old trotters, but the trainer has enjoyed success in his limited trips to the event, winning in 2014 with Habitat and 2015 with Southwind Frank. On Saturday, Burke will have a horse in the Wellwood for only the second time in seven years when T C I meets seven foes in the third of three C$30,000 eliminations at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Tioga to host NYSS pacers on Sunday
Tioga Downs will play host to two divisions of the New York Sire Stakes for 3-year-old pacing colts and geldings on Sunday (Aug. 20).
OSS and Grand Circuit freshmen invade Woodbine Mohawk Park
Eight of the 13 races carded Saturday night (Aug. 19) at Woodbine Mohawk Park are for freshmen as three Ontario Sires Stakes Gold divisions for pacing colts and geldings go postward alongside C$30,000 eliminations for the C$640,000 William Wellwood and C$400,000 Peaceful Way.