Minnesota Harness Racing, Inc. has announced the 2022 sophomore divisional award winners in the Minnesota-sired program.
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Worthy Opponent heads Friday Cal Expo Sire Stakes
Worthy Opponent, who has multiple trophies on his mantle, heads the cast for Friday night’s (Feb. 17) $20,000 Sire Stakes for the 4-year-old pacing males.
PHHA joins USTA and other horsemen’s groups for drug research study with SMRTL
The Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen’s Association announced Friday (Feb. 17) that they will be joining the U.S. Trotting Association, Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association, Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of NJ, and the Standardbred Owners Association of New York in funding a research project with the Sports Medicine Research & Testing Laboratory (SMRTL).
Penzance Hanover strikes again at Dover
Penzance Hanover cruised to his second consecutive victory in Thursday’s (Feb. 16) $27,500 Blue Hen/Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover.
Who’s Got The Move upsets at Batavia
A substantial class hike made punters overlook Who’s Got The Move’s convincing 4-1/2-length victory from just last week, and their wagering discard provided big dividends for those who came back for more as Who’s Got The Move repeated and won Thursday’s (Feb. 16) $9,500 co-featured pace at Batavia Downs — at 39-1.
Alexa Skye, Owen share spotlight at Miami Valley
After finishing second or third in each of her last six starts, Alexa Skye finally burst through for victory in Thursday’s (Feb. 16) $28,000 Mares Open at Miami Valley.
Striking Count tops Blooded Horse Winter Sale
The 60th annual Blooded Horse Winter Sale was held Wednesday (Feb. 15) at the Champions Center, in Springfield, Ohio.
Jimmy Freight set for 2023 debut
“Jimmy Jets” is ready for takeoff. Millionaire pacer Jimmy Freight, who saw an injury halt his 2022 campaign in September, will begin this season Saturday (Feb. 18) at The Meadowlands, where he is the 2-1 morning-line favorite in a $23,000 conditioned race. The 8-year-old stallion, aka “Jimmy Jets,” will start from post six with Scott Zeron driving for trainer Brett Pelling.
Divine Art puts streak on the line Sunday
Divine Art will look to win her 18th straight race when she heads the cast for Sunday night’s (Feb. 19) $20,000 Sire Stakes for the 4-year-old pacing mares at Cal Expo.
Standardbreds at Horse World Expo in Pennsylvania
A group of Standardbreds will be featured at the Pennsylvania Horse World Expo in Harrisburg, Pa., March 2–5.