Milton, ON – Intense battles are guaranteed for this Saturday’s (June 10) Pepsi North America Cup eliminations at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
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Two of three Pocono features to same connections
Wilkes-Barre, PA – Driver Braxten Boyd, trainer Tee Wine, and owners Jemaxpo Racing Stable LLC won two of the three featured $15,500 claiming handicap trotting features on Tuesday (June 6) afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, as the smoke from the Canadian wildfires reached as far down as the Keystone State and made for hazy viewing.
Ruthless Hanover headlines $200,000 Battle of Lake Erie at MGM Northfield Park
Fresh off his world-record 1:46.3 performance in the $100,000 Joe Auger Memorial at Harrah’s Philadelphia, Ruthless Hanover will look to extend his win streak to three on Saturday (June 10) in the $200,000 Battle of Lake Erie at MGM Northfield Park.
USTA Executive Committee approves litigation spend
The USTA Executive Committee on Monday (June 5) approved the expenditure of $125,000 in the current year’s budget for legal fees to be incurred as the Association continues its constitutional challenge of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA).
“Quest for the Governor’s Cup” returns to Converse for second round
The first round in the Indiana fair circuit’s “Quest for the Governor’s Cup” produced several memorable performances and two new Converse track records. The series returns to the Converse Fairgrounds Wednesday (June 7) and Thursday (June 8) with a 4 p.m. post time each day.
SOA of NY to hold second 20 percent bonus races June 16
On Friday (June 16), all owners of a horse that were SOA of NY members as of the bonus cut off date, Feb. 27, 2023, will receive a 20 percent bonus from the SOA of NY of the earned purse (horses finishing first through fifth). All owners of a horse must’ve been a member by Feb. 27.
Freshmen shine at Philadelphia
The 2-year-olds were out in force at Harrah’s Philadelphia for a Tuesday morning (June 6) qualifying session.
Copeland to lead Woodbine Entertainment as next CEO
Woodbine Entertainment’s Board of Directors today announced the unanimous appointment of sports and business leader Michael Copeland as Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 1, 2023.
40th Pepsi North America Cup attracts 33 entrants
The entry box for the 40th Pepsi North America Cup closed Tuesday morning with 33 3-year-old pacers entered, the highest number since 2009.
It’s A Herbie surges for Oak Grove Open score
Despite a soft front half, It’s A Herbie came charging down the center of the track to grab the lead in the closing strides and snag the winner’s share of the $26,000 purse in the Open Trot at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Monday afternoon (June 5).