On Friday (June 16), all owners of a horse that were SOA of NY members as of the bonus cut off date, Feb. 27, 2023, will receive a 20 percent bonus from the SOA of NY of the earned purse (horses finishing first through fifth). All owners of a horse must’ve been a member by Feb. 27.
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Freshmen shine at Philadelphia
The 2-year-olds were out in force at Harrah’s Philadelphia for a Tuesday morning (June 6) qualifying session.
Copeland to lead Woodbine Entertainment as next CEO
Woodbine Entertainment’s Board of Directors today announced the unanimous appointment of sports and business leader Michael Copeland as Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 1, 2023.
40th Pepsi North America Cup attracts 33 entrants
The entry box for the 40th Pepsi North America Cup closed Tuesday morning with 33 3-year-old pacers entered, the highest number since 2009.
It’s A Herbie surges for Oak Grove Open score
Despite a soft front half, It’s A Herbie came charging down the center of the track to grab the lead in the closing strides and snag the winner’s share of the $26,000 purse in the Open Trot at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Monday afternoon (June 5).
Itsrockandroll A Wins Harrington Open
Elizabeth and Bret Brittingham’s Itsrockandroll A ($5.80, Allan Davis) was a 1:52 winner in the $20,000 Open Monday (June 5) at Harrington Raceway.
Party time for Mcstoned Again in Plainridge trot
After finishing second in his first start in Massachusetts last week, Mcstoned Again made a jump in class and still won handily in the $20,000 trotting feature at Plainridge Park on Monday afternoon (June 5).
Readly Success impresses in 2-year-old races at Gaitway Farm
Readly Success was ready for success Monday when Gaitway Farm hosted its first qualifiers for 2-year-olds and might have earned a trip to Kentucky in the process. A 2-year-old female trotter, Readly Success captured the day’s opening qualifier in 1:59 for trainer Julie Miller and driver Andy Miller.
American Fling set for NYSS at Buffalo Raceway
American Fling, the 2022 New York Sire Stakes champion for 2-year-old colt and gelding pacers, begins his march to the 3-year-old title on Wednesday afternoon (June 7) with an encounter with five other rivals at Buffalo Raceway in a $58,100 division.
Ranger and Graffam combine for five scores at Bangor
The red and gold colors of Bruce Ranger and Nick Graffam brightened an otherwise gloomy day on Sunday (June 4) as the accomplished cousins courageously cavorted over the muddy surface at Bangor Raceway.