The $200,000 Battle of Lake Erie for older open pacers and $50,000 MGM Buckeye Distaff for top veteran Ohio-sired pacing mares will take place at MGM Northfield Park on Saturday (June 10).
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NYSS trots into Tioga on Friday
Tioga Downs welcomes four New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for 3-year-old trotters — two for each sex — on Friday (June 9).
Northern Express, Foster headline Wednesday Harrington program
Northern Express ($5.00, Russell Foster) was a 1:55.2 winner in the $20,000 Open Trot Wednesday (June 7) at Harrington Raceway.
Maiden Voyage repeats in Philly feature; Miller rolls a seven
The Muscle Hill sophomore filly Maiden Voyage is now two-for-three in 2023 after winning Wednesday’s (June 7) $12,600 featured trot at Harrah’s Philadelphia. Trotting her own last quarter in :28 while rallying from third, Maiden Voyage lowered her mark to 1:55 under the guidance of the meet’s top driver, Tim Tetrick, for trainer Anette Lorentzon and S R F Stable.
Lochinvar Art A and Leonidas A set to renew rivalry on Saturday at MGM Northfield Park
Saturday’s (June 10) $200,000 Battle of Lake Erie features many storylines, but racing fans may be surprised to hear that two competitors in the strong field have faced each other on two continents. Lochinvar Art A and Leonidas A found their way to the United States at different times, but their paths had crossed long before this Saturday’s “War on the Shore.”
Freshmen in action at Pocono qualifiers
Ten fields of 2-year-olds went behind the starting gate at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Wednesday morning (June 7) with two divisions for colts of each gait, and three each for their filly counterparts.
Buckeye Stallion Series to MGM Northfield Park on Wednesday
Five divisions of 3-year-old colt pacers will take to the MGM Northfield Park track Wednesday night (June 7) in search of a win in the second leg of the Buckeye Stallions Series. A total of $100,000 will be on the line with each division carrying a purse of $20,000.
Cara Collins elected District 6 USTA track director
Cara Collins, Racing & Equine Facilities Manager of Oak Grove Racing and Gaming, has been elected to the U.S. Trotting Association’s board of directors as a track director in District 6.
He’zzz A Wise Sky fastest ever at Running Aces
The Tuesday night (June 6) feature at Running Aces drew a very talented field of eight competitors vying for top honors in the $18,500 Open Handicap Pace and He’zzz A Wise Sky stopped the clock at 1:50 to record the fastest mile ever over the five-eighths-mile Minnesota oval.
Milieu Hanover upsets in second straight win at Plainridge
Plainville, MA — Clearly liking her new environment, Milieu Hanover feels right at home after winning her second $25,000 Winners-Over mares pace at Plainridge Park on Tuesday afternoon (June 6).