The 4-year-old German-bred trotter Gericault, with Christophe Martens in the bike, is so far the fastest winner in the prestigious Winter meeting at Vincennes.
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Five more wins for Jim McNeight Jr. at Batavia Downs
For the second time this meet, Jim McNeight Jr. visited the winner’s enclosure five times during the Wednesday night (Nov. 29) card at Batavia Downs to further enhance what has been a career year for the 27-year-old reinsman. His first foray with five came on Oct. 6.
Incaseyoudidntknow wins her fourth straight at Bally’s Dover
Dover, DE – Incaseyoudidntknow grinded up first over and won the Fillies and Mares Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday night. The victory was her fourth consecutive victory.
Misty Coast much the best in DSBF pacing filly prelim
Dover, DE — Two-time Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund (DSBF) series champion Misty Coast began her quest for a First State hat trick with a commanding 1:53.1 win in her $20,000 first-round preliminary event for 3-year-old pacing fillies on Wednesday (Nov. 29) at Bally’s Dover.
Tom Cunningham is Monticello-Goshen’s Good Guy
Tom Cunningham, best known for his knowledge of the sport and lively attire, has been a fixture at the Standardbred auctions for over 50 years. In fact, his position within the industry has put him on the front lines of the very foundation of the breed.
Fifty Ways rides cover to Dover upset
Fifty Ways took advantage of a cover trip and scored a 26-1 upset in Tuesday’s (Nov. 28) $25,000 Open Handicap Trot at Bally’s Dover.
La Bella Vita N best in Plainridge blanket finish
It took a camera to separate the top three finishers in the $25,000 distaff pacing feature at Plainridge Park on Tuesday afternoon (Nov. 28), but the picture clearly showed that La Bella Vita N got the job done for the second week in a row.
Kodack Black, Paleface win DSBF trot prelims
Kodack Black lived up to his prohibitive 1-20 favoritism in the second of two $20,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund (DSBF) first-round preliminary events for 3-year-old male trotters on Tuesday (Nov. 28) at Bally’s Dover by way of a commanding 1:58.3 score while Paleface rode the pocket to a 2:01.2 score in the other division.
ARCI’s Martin says HISA disclosure policy step in right direction, but not enough
Ed Martin, the president of the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) has again called on the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) to adhere to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) requiring open meetings, public record access and transparency in operations.
Confederate is No. 1-ranked horse in final Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll
Three-year-old male pacer Confederate closed out the 2023 Grand Circuit season as the No. 1-ranked horse in the final Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll released Tuesday. The colt, who took on older rivals in Saturday’s FanDuel Open Pace Championship and finished eighth, led the rankings for the last 15 weeks of voting.