Defending Blue Chip Matchmaker Series champion Drama Act regained winning form after finding a division without Amazing Dream N to beat in one of three $40,000 splits of the fourth leg on Friday night (April 7) at MGM Yonkers Raceway. With George Brennan in the bike, Drama Act scored her fifth victory in eight 2023 starts with a 1:53 mile.
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Longshots score in MADC action on Friday
With clear skies, a fast track and beautiful 49-degree temperature to start the night, the MADC club pacers took center stage for three races on the Friday night (April 7) Meadowlands card to start out the April month. All three races didn’t disappoint as none of the favorites won any of these events. The winners paid $16.20, $52.40 and $51.80.
Stillwell Eviscerates Competition In AHDC Pace
Jacob Stillwell put a demolition job on his peers in the $9,000 American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) Pace on Friday afternoon (April 7) at Freehold Raceway to win by a wide margin.
Castyourcrown Completes Task At Buffalo
After two straight second place finishes in the Open Trot at Buffalo Raceway, Castyourcrown ($8.70) finally got the job done on Friday afternoon (April 7) to earn the lion’s share of the $15,000 purse with a 1-1/4 length decision over Good Boy in a seasonal best 1:58.4 over the fast track.
Callahan wins Philly feature with Captain Crusader A
Corey Callahan led all drivers on Friday (April 7) at Harrah’s Philadelphia with four victories, including putting a new mark of 1:51 on Captain Crusader A in the $20,000 Open handicap pace for males.
Team Northfield ready for battle in Driver’s Challenge Tuesday
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.
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.