For the second straight card, 22-year-old Trae Porter won three of the first four races on his way to a Tuesday night (Feb. 6) grand slam at Rosecroft.
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JL Cruze cruises to victory at Bally’s Dover
Entering the second month of his 13-year-old season, JL Cruze upset a field of quality conditioned trotters at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night (Feb. 6).
‘Chip’ remains mighty at Monticello
Gary Messenger describes Chip Chip Conway as “one tough little horse,” and it is easy to understand why. After being sidelined five months because of emergency intestinal surgery in 2022, the then 6-year-old male trotter returned to action in mid-October of that year at Monticello Raceway and won the Open. But that was just a warmup for 2023. Last year, Chip Chip Conway posted 14 victories to finish tied for the most wins among all older trotters in North America.
Gold strike in Hawthorne trot
Double A Goldrush, capably handled by Casey Leonard, came up with a no-doubt victory in Hawthorne’s Open Trot to end Bluebird Deacon’s recent domination of the regular Monday $11,100 feature.
Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Silverman, 88, dies
Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Silverman, who at the age of 31 won the 1966 Pacing Triple Crown with Romeo Hanover and remained a success on the Grand Circuit for five decades, has died. Mr. Silverman’s son Richie announced the news Monday evening on his Facebook page. Mr. Silverman was 88.
Long Train Runnin, Kevin Cummings shine at Batavia Downs
The third leg of the Western New York Trackmaster series for pacers was featured at Batavia Downs on Monday afternoon (Feb. 5) and going in, there were three horses still undefeated in that competition. However by the end of the day, only one stayed perfect and that was Long Train Runnin, who won his third straight $9,000 Trackmaster 79 division.
Midland Acres welcomes Dr. Amanda J. Durand to the farm
Midland Acres Standardbred Farm is pleased to announce the addition of Amanda J. Durand DVM to the farm as a new attending staff veterinarian.
Nadia Lobell and Moni Maker move to Scioto
Eldorado Scioto Downs will host two new $120,000 events during the 2024 racing season. Both the Nadia Lobell, for 3-year-old pacing fillies, and the Moni Maker, for 3-year-old trotting fillies, will move to Scioto and be held on Saturday (July 6).
Bluebird Deacon looking for a threepeat
With the finish line well in sight for Hawthorne’s winter meeting, the high-flying Bluebird Deacon looks to extend his winning streak to three in Monday’s (Feb. 5) $11,100 Open Trot.
Callie Davies-Gooch named to the Hall of Fame Screening Committee
Callie Davies-Gooch, whose harness racing involvement spans over 50 years in a variety of areas, has been named to the Hall of Fame Screening Committee, it was announced by USHWA President Barry Lefkowitz.