Despite being just 21 years of age, Brett Beckwith has been distinguishing himself on the harness racing scene, and Friday (March 22) night at The Meadowlands, he gave a drive that would be the envy of any seasoned veteran to Smart As Hill, who pulled off an upset in the featured $17,000 Play Meadowlands Series final for mid-range conditioned trotters.
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No repeaters in round two of Blue Chip Matchmaker Series
Intothemysticmoon and driver Yannick Gingras blasted to the front on the opening turn and never looked back in posting a mild upset in the first of three $40,000 divisions in the second round of the Blue Chip Matchmaker Series at MGM Yonkers Raceway on Friday (March 22) night. It was the second win of the season for the 5-year-old daughter of Artspeak trained by Mickey Burke Jr.
Ginsburg scores a Grand-Slam at Freehold Friday
Vinny Ginsburg was no stranger to the winner’s circle during Freehold Raceway’s 10-race Friday (March 22) card. He won four times to score a grand-slam.
Mark Loewe named Hanover Shoe Farms VP
Hanover Shoe Farms is proud to announce the appointment of Mark Loewe as vice president, marking another advance in the long history of the farm. Loewe brings over 40 years of racing knowledge and experience to the organization.
Faraldo, Zuccarrello, Verruso victorious in trio of NAADA Trots
Yonkers Raceway hosted three divisions of the second preliminary for the North American Amateur Drivers Association Trot on Thursday night that saw Joe Faraldo, Matt Zuccarello and Anthony Verruso claim victory in their respective divisions.
Dreaming Of You shocks at Dover
Dreaming Of Lou delivered a 17-1 upset in Thursday night’s (March 21) Blue Hen/Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover.
McCarthy looks to keep clicking with Incaseyoudidntknow
Andy McCarthy enjoyed success with Incaseyoudidntknow in last year’s Blue Chip Matchmaker Series for older female pacers at MGM Yonkers Raceway and the tandem began this season’s event on the right foot with a win in the opening round a week ago.
Guidelines for harnessracingjobs.com submissions
Whether you and your organization are seeking to fill an open position or you are someone who is looking for a job in the harness racing industry, the U.S. Trotting Association’s new website www.harnessracingjobs.com can be a valuable resource. Please note the following guidelines for submissions.
Cal Expo programs pair of Opens
Graceful Horizon, who has captured five of her seven starts this year; and Kamara, who has rattled off a hat trick at the head of the class, get top billing in Friday evening’s (March 22) co-featured Distaff Open and Open Pace.
Blue Chip Matchmaker and MGM Borgata Pacing Series second legs in Grand Circuit spotlight
Blue Chip Matchmaker and MGM Borgata Pacing series second legs, MGM Yonkers Raceway, Yonkers, N.Y. This is the opening event of the 2024 Grand Circuit season.