The Illinois Racing Board at its Nov. 16 meeting approved a request by Suburban Downs at Hawthorne Race Course to trim five racing dates from its 2023 Standardbred meet.
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Admiral Hill brings $261,000 at onGait.com
Another standout colt from this year’s talented sophomore pacing crop, Admiral Hill p,3,1:48.3, sold through onGait.com on Thursday afternoon.
Dates announced for 2024 Vincent Delaney Memorial Weekend
The VDM Committee is pleased to announce that the dates for next year’s Vincent Delaney Memorial Weekend will be Aug. 10-11. The festival will be held at a new venue in 2024, Wolverhampton Racecourse in the United Kingdom.
Woodbine solidifies racing leadership
Woodbine Entertainment’s Bill Ford, General Counsel and Executive Vice President of Racing, announced today that Woodbine has solidified its racing leadership team with the promotions of Tim Lawson and Bill McLinchey to Vice President positions.
Grand Circuit to Dover and Meadowlands
The Grand Circuit returns to Dover this Thursday (Nov. 16) for two $35,000 eliminations in the Progress Pace for 3-year-old open pacers.
Louie The Lilac back on top in Batavia feature
Batavia, NY — It’s been seven weeks since Louie The Lilac had her picture taken at Batavia Downs, but that all changed on Wednesday night (Nov. 15) after she easily handled a group of mid-level conditioned mares in the $11,500 feature race.
Feeling Sweet storms home to victory at Bally’s Dover Wednesday
Dover, DE – Feeling Sweet surged late to win the Fillies and Mares Winners Over/Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday (Nov. 15) night Driver Tony Morgan launched Tae from post eight and rumbled to the quarter in :26.2. The 2/5 betting favorite, Feeling Sweet gladly accepted the pocket trip.
Curtsyforpurrseco back-to-back DSBF filly pace prelim winner
Jo Ann Looney-King’s Curtsyforpurrseco ($2.40) became the lone 2-year-old pacing filly with a shot at sweeping the Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund (DSBF) series at Bally’s Dover after winning her $20,000 second-round preliminary division on Wednesday (Nov. 15) in a lifetime best 1:56.4.
Day looks to defend title in Raceway’s Drivers’ Holiday Challenge
London, ON – One of the most anticipated race days of the season, the 4th Annual Drivers’ Holiday Challenge in support of Toys For Tots, returns to The Raceway at Western Fair District on Sunday (Dec.10th) with a new twist.
USTA District 11 meets
On Wednesday (Nov. 15), Chairperson Dan Bittle along with Director Matt Sparacino conducted the annual District 11 membership meeting at Harrington Raceway.