With the first draw complete for the Northfield/Pompano Driver’s Challenge in the books, Team Northfield, comprised of Ronnie Wrenn Jr., Billy Davis Jr., Aaron Merriman, and Chris Lems, is set to do battle with the drivers from Pompano Park beginning Tuesday (April 11) at MGM Northfield Park in partnership with the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association.
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Harrington Raceway’s 77th season opens Monday
Harrington Raceway’s 77th season of live harness racing will commence with a 14-race program on Monday (April 10) with post time at 4:30 p.m.
Jared Moyer delivers a Fantastic Voyage in Rosecroft preferred
Dawn Amiss’ homebred, Fantastic Voyage, is having a sensational start to the 2023 racing season.
Topville Somrocket makes quick adjustment to Philly
Yonkers invader Topville Somrocket did not have an easy journey but still proved the best in the $13,500 featured pace Thursday (April 6) at Harrah’s Philadelphia, winning in 1:51.4.
Velocity Lady bests top Miami Valley mares
Velocity Lady, in just her third seasonal start, captured the $27,000 Mares Open at Miami Valley on Thursday (April 6). An 8-time winner in 2022, the 6-year-old daughter of Bettor’s Delight missed her career best by just two-fifths of a second, winning in 1:50.1.
Northville Downs opens 2023 stand Friday
Northville Downs kicks off their 2023 meet this weekend, with live racing on Friday (April 7) and Saturday (April 8).
McCarthy gets to ‘Know’ gritty Matchmaker hopeful
After capturing her third-round division in the Blue Chip Matchmaker Series for older female pacers last week, Incaseyoudidntknow will get another chance to prove her mettle when she faces four other prelim winners in the fourth leg of the event Friday (April 7) at MGM Yonkers Raceway.
Nebble Hanover, Major Offense top Cal Expo bill
Nebble Hanover, a beaten favorite in her two efforts off the bench, and Major Offense who is making his first appearance in over a month, may rate the slight edge in Friday night’s (April 7) co-features for pacers at Cal Expo.
Elitlopp horses testing their form
Three out of four top European trotters who already have been invited to race in the Elitlopp at Solvalla on May 28 are testing their form soon.
Community rallies around ravaged horse farm
When a tornado roared through the Walker Standardbred Farm in Sherman, Ill., early last Friday evening (March 31), flattening two barns full of horses and letting loose dozens of broodmares and their foals, it was soon apparent to the farm’s owners Doc and Pat Walker and their staff that their situation was so severe they needed help, and pronto.