Yonkers, NY — Alan Schwartz took two different routes to land twice in the winner’s circle for the second round of the North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA) Spring Series on Thursday night (March 9) at Yonkers Raceway.
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Penzance Hanover is the best at Dover on Thursday night
Dover, DE – Penzance Hanover left, settled then brushed enroute to his fourth consecutive win in the Blue Hen Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Thursday (March 9) night.
Smith brothers guide Down Under mares to one-two feature race finish
Lebanon, OH – Im Offngone N, a New Zealand bred daughter of Somebeachsomewhere, captured her first Open class victory since arriving on North American soil in 2022. The six-year-old, imported by owner Greg Luther and trained by his brother Todd, used a ground saving trip along the pylons before finding room on the inside to secure the 1:51.4 score in the Thursday (March 9) $30,000 Mares Open Handicap at Miami Valley Raceway.
NAHHA releases Biosimilars research
olumbus, OH – The primary focus in our industry for many years has been the strict regulation of therapeutic and
permissive medications. The real issue, that we faced then and still today, is the need to eliminate
the usage of performance enhancing drugs (PEDS) and blood doping agents. While the need to
monitor the proper administration of therapeutics is indeed relevant and necessary, we should treat
both concerns as equally important. It is safe to say, the current emphasis is not one and the same”,
said Ontario Harness Horse Association President Jim Whelan.
Patton rises to a select group
What statistics determine whether a trainer did a stellar job with his or her horses in their barn? Money won? Number of victories?
Porter looks to keep on truckin’
Trae Porter has an interesting take on his breakout season of 2022. “It was very eventful,” he said, “and I’d say there were definitely a lot of miles put on my truck.” But they were productive miles, and he didn’t mind refilling the gas tank or putting wear on the tires for what he got in return.
Always B First wires field in $40,000 Mares Invitational Pace at Bally’s Dover
Always B First wired the field in the $40,000 Mares Invitational Pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday night (March 8). The race celebrated International Women’s Day.
Fond Memories A, Athearn have memorable nights at Buffalo
Fond Memories A and driver Matthew Athearn won’t forget anytime soon their performances at Buffalo Raceway on Wednesday night (March 8).
Dontforgetlittlman is new winner in Miami Valley’s top trot
Dontforgetlittlman pulled a mild upset in the $28,000 Open Trot at Miami Valley on Wednesday (March 8). Driver Dan Noble left with alacrity when the wings folded and fronted the field from start to finish.
USTA Board of Directors annual meeting slated for March 10-12
The U.S. Trotting Association’s 2023 Board of Directors annual meeting is scheduled for Friday (March 10) through Sunday (March 12) at the Hilton Columbus at Easton hotel.