One of the speediest pacers anywhere, the Somebeachsomewhere 6-year-old gelding Ruthless Hanover, made his 2023 debut a successful one during Tuesday morning (March 28) qualifiers at Harrah’s Philadelphia, going wire-to-wire in 1:52.2 for driver George Napolitano Jr., trainer Tom Cancelliere, and owner John Cancelliere.
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Idealsomemagic A and Tattoo Artist quickest in leg two of MGM Borgata Pacing Series
The second leg of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series for free-for-allers was conducted on a rain-soaked and sloppy MGM Yonkers Raceway on Monday night (March 27), and Idealsomemagic A and Tattoo Artist shared top honors on the program by each turning in a 1:51.2 mile in their respective $50,000 tests. The other divisions went to Lochinvar Art A and Jimmy Freight.
She Is Strong wins the DSBF Late Closer Final
She Is Strong was a convincing winner in the $50,950 DSBF “overnight” late closer for 3-year-old filly trotters at Bally’s Dover on Monday (March 27).
Bettor’s Western the Champion in Game Of Claims Series
Bettor’s Western had been racing from behind as his form sharpened during his Game Of Claims series action for $7,500 base-tag horse, but when he went for $15,000 in his GOC Championship Monday (March 27) afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, George Napolitano Jr. took him to the front and authored a 1:53.3 victory.
OHHA Executive Director receives USTA President’s Award
Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association Executive Director Renee Mancino has been awarded the United States Trotting Association’s President Award. The award was presented at the USTA Annual Meeting in Columbus.
Statement from ARCI President Ed Martin on FTC approval of HISA ADMC rules
The following is a statement from ARCI President Ed Martin on the FTC approval of HISA ADMC rules
USTA on FTC ADMC approval
The United States Trotting Association (USTA) released the following statement regarding today’s (March 27) decision by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to approve the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (Authority) Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) rules.
Kyle Swift honored at Buffalo Raceway
A lot of youth today at age 17 aren’t totally committed to their future plans and endeavors as life progresses. One exception is Kyle Swift. This 17 year old is laser focused and has begun taking on plenty of responsibilities in preparation for his future goals and plans in harness racing. His tireless devotion and hard work in his mother’s barn, the Swift Racing Stable, earned him the Buffalo Raceway March Horseman of the Month Award sponsored by JP Fitzgerald’s.
Bernie rolls to lifetime best in $19,000 Open Pace at MGM Northfield Park
Barn pet Bernie is a staple in the Jessica Millner stable, and on Sunday (March 26), he continued to show his connections how special he is with an eye-popping lifetime best 1:49.3 effort in the $19,000 Open Pace.
Classifiedmaterial rallies to tally in Game of Claims Final
Classifiedmaterial, who had to win his final prelim in the Game Of Claims Pacing Series to make the Final, added a second straight victory on Sunday (March 26) afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, taking the $25,000 GOC Final for $15,000 base-tagged horses in 1:53.1.