In identical fashion to last week’s outing, Westbeach led at every station to claim her second straight win in the $25,000 distaff handicap pacing feature at Plainridge Park on Thursday afternoon (Aug. 3).
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Andrew Topham goes from apron to judges booth at Cumberland
When assistant race secretary Andrew Topham was sweeping up old tote tickets on the apron following the opening day of First Tracks Cumberland’s inaugural meet in May 2021, he had no idea that he would be an integral part of the facility’s daily operations just 24 months later.
State Fair Races at Scioto Downs
Eldorado Scioto Downs will host 19 divisions of the Ohio State Fair races this weekend, Thursday-Saturday (Aug. 3-5). Horse racing was held at the Ohio State Fairgrounds from the late 1860s through 1984. In 1985, the State Fair races moved to Scioto. The Ohio State Fair runs through Sunday (Aug. 6).
Hambletonian Day undercard: Sylvia Hanover looks to stay hot in Shady Daisy
Sylvia Hanover seems to have two particular traits. The first is to make almost every race an adventure, much to the consternation of trainer Shawn Steacy. The second is to find a way to win, much to Steacy’s delight. On Saturday’s Hambletonian Day undercard, Sylvia Hanover will compete in the $100,000 Shady Daisy at The Meadowlands.
Hambo Notebook: Looking like a million
Oh Well aims to add another big payday in Hambletonian for Melander, who also sends out three in Oaks; Svanstedt duo hopes to return to top form; Burke eyes something extra from Railee Something.
Brewer wins third Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series Pace
The Greene County Fair in Xenia, Ohio, hosted the eighth leg of the Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series Pace on Wednesday (Aug. 2).
Hunting Hula, So Well Dressed take NYSS splits at Batavia
Two divisions of New York Sire Stakes 2-year-old pacing fillies convened at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Aug. 2) to claim their share of the $110,100 in purses up for grabs, and both victories were achieved by very slim margins.
Maryland Standardbred Fund Stakes continue at Ocean Downs
The Maryland Standardbred Fund Stakes for 2-year-olds concluded on Wednesday (Aug. 2) at Ocean Downs with one division each for trotting fillies and male pacers.
Jujubee is leading a fairy-tale life
One of the most intriguing, enigmatic horses of the past few seasons has been the 2021 Dan Patch Trotter of the Year Jujubee. The now 5-year-old returns to The Meadowlands, site of two of his greatest victories, to compete with eight talented older trotters in the $278,000 John Cashman Memorial on Hambletonian Day.
Woodbine Entertainment adds three directors
Woodbine Entertainment announced today that it has appointed long-time leading Standardbred owner and breeder Brad Grant, and Canadian sports business executive Scott Mitchell to its Board of Directors.