Finishing in 12th place in the New York Sire Stakes Excelsior series may not sound all that impressive to the casual observer. However, for small breeders Gary Messenger and Ken Weckstein, it’s the company they keep that sets them apart from the rest.
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Ohio move pays off for Widger
Sam Widger was no stranger to success in Indiana in recent years, but this season the longtime driver took to calling Ohio home when it came to racing. The change has worked out well, with Widger setting a career-high with $4.25 million in purses.
Shawn Wiles voted USHWA Member of the Year
Shawn Wiles, the Executive Director of Racing and Facilities at Monticello Raceway, has been recognized for his efforts on behalf of the United States Harness Writers Association, the sport’s leading media organization, by being voted USHWA’s Member of the Year in a polling of past winners of the award.
Reisenweaver, Verruso victorious in AHDC splits
Steven Reisenweaver grabbed and clung to a late lead and Anthony Verruso powered off a helmet to win their respective $9,900 divisions of the American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) Trot at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Sunday (Dec. 3).
Switzer slams, Case triples at Cumberland
Kevin Switzer Jr. won four and Walter Case Jr. three, including the feature, giving the veteran reinsmen over half of the victories on Sunday’s (Dec. 3) soggy 12-race card at Cumberland Raceway.
Casey Leonard shines in Hawthorne series
Casey Leonard completed a driving sweep of Hawthorne’s Pop-Up series for ICF freshman horses Sunday night (Dec. 3) when he guided Lous Amazon and Mazin Blazin to victories in their respective events.
Rocknrollruna A scores another Open victory at Saratoga
Rocknroll Runa A (Rock N Roll Heaven) won the local Open Pace for the third time this season when on Saturday (December 2) evening, the Larry Stalbaum trainee overcame post position eight to record the victory in the $15,000 feature.
Lexus Witha View grabs Cumberland feature
Lexus Witha View A jumped up in the final strides to capture the $6,500 winners over feature at First Tracks Cumberland on Saturday, winning by a nose over betting favorite The Bird Dance N.
Hawthorne series finals pop up week later
The second try to get a pair of the $20,000 Pop-Up series finals for ICF freshmen raced comes about Sunday night (Dec. 3) at Hawthorne after a cancellation a week ago.
Ricky Be Sharp cut through the mud at Batavia Downs
Persistent rain and a sloppy track set the stage for racing at Batavia Downs on Saturday night but the inclement conditions didn’t prevent Ricky B Sharp from excelling in the $15,000 Open I Handicap trotting feature.