Sylvia Hanover seems to have two particular traits. The first is to make almost every race an adventure, much to the consternation of trainer Shawn Steacy. The second is to find a way to win, much to Steacy’s delight. On Saturday’s Hambletonian Day undercard, Sylvia Hanover will compete in the $100,000 Shady Daisy at The Meadowlands.
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Hambo Notebook: Looking like a million
Oh Well aims to add another big payday in Hambletonian for Melander, who also sends out three in Oaks; Svanstedt duo hopes to return to top form; Burke eyes something extra from Railee Something.
Brewer wins third Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series Pace
The Greene County Fair in Xenia, Ohio, hosted the eighth leg of the Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series Pace on Wednesday (Aug. 2).
Hunting Hula, So Well Dressed take NYSS splits at Batavia
Two divisions of New York Sire Stakes 2-year-old pacing fillies convened at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Aug. 2) to claim their share of the $110,100 in purses up for grabs, and both victories were achieved by very slim margins.
Maryland Standardbred Fund Stakes continue at Ocean Downs
The Maryland Standardbred Fund Stakes for 2-year-olds concluded on Wednesday (Aug. 2) at Ocean Downs with one division each for trotting fillies and male pacers.
Jujubee is leading a fairy-tale life
One of the most intriguing, enigmatic horses of the past few seasons has been the 2021 Dan Patch Trotter of the Year Jujubee. The now 5-year-old returns to The Meadowlands, site of two of his greatest victories, to compete with eight talented older trotters in the $278,000 John Cashman Memorial on Hambletonian Day.
Woodbine Entertainment adds three directors
Woodbine Entertainment announced today that it has appointed long-time leading Standardbred owner and breeder Brad Grant, and Canadian sports business executive Scott Mitchell to its Board of Directors.
Crooked Smile equals all-age record at Running Aces
The top two finishers in the $50,000 Dan Patch FFA renewed their rivalry on Tuesday night (Aug. 1) at Running Aces, providing fans with an exciting display of speed and grit from start to finish.
Boston Rocks at Batavia with NYSS win
Overcoming an untimely break that may have cost him his third straight win last week, Boston Rocks (Boston Red Rocks-Scirocco Sarah) got back on track and proved to be the best 2-year-old pacing colt this week after winning the $106,300 New York Sire Stakes at Batavia Downs on Tuesday night (Aug. 1).
Itsallaboutfaith N goes the distance in Plainridge feature
Fresh off a lifetime effort of 1:49.3 at the Meadowlands last week, Itsallaboutfaith N remained undefeated in North America after taking the $22,500 feature pace at Plainridge Park on Tuesday (Aug. 1).