Under perfect conditions Saturday (June 1) afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, the 2024 standard for pacing speed was first lowered and then that time was equaled, but it was a trotter who emerged as the fastest on his gait outright – the Cassis gelding On Higher Ground, who won the $16,500 fast-class trot in 1:52.
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2-year-olds in actions Saturday morning at The Meadowlands
June 1st brings the promise of summer and the start of 2-year-old racing. This morning’s qualifiers offered the first of those as the Meadowlands prepares for next week’s start of Breakfast of the Babies.
Broadway Giant and Pretty Gorgeous take Cumberland features
Both $5,500 co-featured events on Friday’s (May 31) Cumberland card were wire-to-wire romps by their respective victors, Broadway Giant and Pretty Gorgeous.
T C I launches sophomore campaign with unpressured PASS win at The Meadows
When trainer Ron Burke was asked what kind of trip he preferred for his millionaire trotter T C I in his sophomore debut, Burke replied that he wanted his star pupil to win as easily as possible.
Northville Downs owners’ eye temporary home
On May 13, ground was broken on a multi-use development at the former home of Northville Downs, providing a final, physical sign that, after 80 years of horse betting in Northville Township, Michigan’s last commercial racetrack had hosted its last race.
Northville Downs racetrack debacle lives on
With a $10 million federal lawsuit hanging in abeyance, owners of Michigan’s last parimutuel horse racetrack are reportedly scrambling to find a new home to replace the now dismantled Northville Downs.
Refined digs in, wins Open Trot at Scioto Downs
Trainer Virgil Morgan, Jr. took both opens Friday (May 31) at Eldorado Scioto Downs. In a five-horse mad dash for the finish, Refined came out victorious in the $27,000 Open Trot in 1:53.2, while Strong Poison took the $26,000 Fillies & Mares Open Pace in 1:49.4.
Verruso, Sheridan victorious at Big M
With just two MADC races and perfect weather conditions on Friday (May 31) night, speed or just off the leader is where you wanted to be. This proved pivotal in both races.
Newcomers Sherrod and Sook Win Sportscaster Charity Derbies
Eight NY sportscasters competed in two non-wagering harness races at the Meadowlands Racetrack on Friday (May 31), to benefit their selected charitable organization.
Hellabalou gives Burke record fifth Camluck Classic
Hellabalou turned in a brilliant wire-to-wire victory in Friday night’s C$150,000 Camluck Classic Invitational Pace, presented by Seelster Farms, giving trainer Ron Burke a record fifth win in London’s signature race. His previous wins had some with Won The West, Foiled Again (twice) and Rockin Ron. It was the third victory in the event for driver Louis Phillippe Roy.