Blue Chip Matchmaker and MGM Borgata Pacing series fourth legs, MGM Yonkers Raceway, Yonkers, N.Y. This is the opening event of the 2024 Grand Circuit season.
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Schwartz takes single NAADA split
On an abbreviated card at Monticello Raceway on Wednesday afternoon (April 3), Alan Schwartz scored with 8-5 favorite Raceace in the lone $7,500 split of the North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA) Trot.
Imprincessgemma A the queen at Buffalo Raceway
Imprincessgemma A was the queen at Buffalo Raceway on a soggy Wednesday afternoon (April 3) as she held off a stubborn Summer Slash by a head in the $14,000 Open Pace for fillies and mares.
Minnesota Racing Commission approves historical horse racing
The Star Tribune is reporting that the Minnesota Racing Commission voted Monday to approve an additional form of gaming, historical horse racing, at Canterbury Park and Running Aces.
A maiden brings $130,500 at onGait.com
Americagreatagain sold for $130,500 Wednesday afternoon (April 3) at onGait.com.
Just For Trix prevails in Oak Grove Open Trot
Just For Trix made a successful seasonable bow despite a first-over grind, claiming victory in the $30,000 Open Trot at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Tuesday afternoon (April 2).
Game Of Claims trotters open series in Pocono slop
Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania hosted six $17,500 first-round preliminary divisions of the Game Of Claims Series for $25,000 trotters on Tuesday (April 2), and the star of the day over the sloppy track was Fight Song, who fronted his field throughout a victorious 1:55.3 mile.
Shenandoah opens 2024 spring meet Saturday
Shenandoah Downs raises the curtain on its ninth season of pari-mutuel harness racing this weekend. Nestled in the heart of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, the track will host a pair of seven-week meets this year: a spring session that runs from April 6-May 19 and a fall session that runs from Sept. 14-Oct. 27.
Desperate Man aims for Borgata Series grand slam
Desperate Man will look to stay undefeated in this year’s MGM Borgata Pacing Series as he races in the first of a trio of $50,000 fourth-round splits on Monday night (April 8) at MGM Yonkers Raceway.
Bojarski named to second term on USHWA’s Hall of Fame Screening Committee
Tim Bojarski, a past national president of the United States Harness Writers Association and current president of USHWA’s Upstate New York chapter, has been named to his second six-year term on USHWA’s Hall of Fame Screening Committee, it has been announced by Michael Carter, current national president of USHWA, the largest organization devoted to Standardbred communicators.