Steady rain and an off track threw a curveball at bettors at Batavia Downs on Thursday (Feb. 1) as many favorites failed to fire, allowing some bountiful payoffs to prevail. That included both featured races, where photos were needed to decide the winners.
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Hot Mess Express to make final start Friday
Hot Mess Express has been a big part of owner Sam Bowie’s life for more than three years. On Friday, he will watch his 6-year-old female pacer compete for the final time before she embarks on the next chapter of her career as a broodmare.
Top performers to be honored at Illinois awards banquet March 2
The 2023 top performers in Illinois racing will be recognized on March 2 at the Illinois Standardbred Banquet. The banquet is being held at 6 p.m. in the Artisan Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
Sire Stakes, Opens set at Cal Expo
A $20,000 California Sire Stakes for the 4-year-old males, a Filly and Mare Open Pace and an Open Trot share the spotlight Friday night (Feb. 2) at Cal Expo.
SOA of New York pays out $1.6 million to retirement plan participants
The SOA of New York has paid out $1,662,859.54 to the drivers, trainers and grooms who have participated in our new retirement plan at Yonkers Raceway since Jan. 1, 2018. The plan provides for participants who earned credits to elect to roll over the funds or take a payout.
Thoroughbred trainer facing two-year suspension for Clenbuterol from hair sample
In Bill Finley’s Thoroughbred Daily News story, “Facing A Two-Year Suspension For Clenbuterol, Trainer Jeffrey Englehart Says They’ve Got The Wrong Guy,” Englehart, who races at the NYRA tracks and at Finger Lakes, is adamant that he never gave the drug to the horse in question.
Results from the 2023 Equine Economic Impact Study released
The findings of the highly anticipated 2023 Equine Economic Impact Survey have been officially released by the American Horse Council. The results shed a light on the significant and robust contributions of the equine industry to the U.S. economy. The survey offers a comprehensive overview of the economic impact and trends within the equine sector and highlights how it reaches far beyond the pastures and ranch land across the country.
Dr. Andy Roberts reelected as District 6B director
Incumbent U.S. Trotting Association Director Dr. Andy Roberts has defeated challenger Steve Stewart by a count of 133-97 in the District 6B election. Dr. Roberts will commence his new term at the seating of the Board of Directors in Columbus, OH on Saturday, March 9.
Italian trotter is world’s fastest so far in 2024
The 6-year-old Italian trotter Cosmo Spritz, with Andrea Farolfi, won in 1:52.2f Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 31) at the La Maura track in Milan.
Jody jogs in the Mares Winners Over pace at Bally’s Dover
Jody was a wire-to-wire winner in the Mares Winners Over/Select Pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday (Jan. 31) night.