Chapheart had the all-important tightener over the track, and the Ron Burke trainee responded with a superb effort in the Friday night featured conditioned trot at The Meadowlands, giving driver Joe Bongiorno one of his four victories on the card.
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Camara Moment and Chedda Chedda take series finals
The finals of the Snowshoe Pacing Series and Blizzard Pacing Series took top billing on Friday’s (Feb. 10) 11-race card at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Pair of GSY events contested at Meadowlands
With two GSY events carded for Friday night (Feb. 10) at The Meadowlands, it was the first week back after last week’s cancellation.
NJ Judge declares Charlie May winner of the 2021 Meadowlands Pace
In an appeal heard by New Jersey Administrative Law Judge Andrew M. Barron, Charlie May was declared the winner of the 2021 Meadowlands Pace. His decision has been filed with the New Jersey Racing Commission for consideration.
Special Saturday night card at Cal Expo
The $12,500 DHA Free-For-All Pace headed by Firenado; an $8,800 Open Trot featuring Mandeville and; an $8,000 Open Pace with Dancin Lance share the spotlight Saturday night (Feb. 11) at Cal Expo.
Can’t Beach That wins $17,000 Open I Pace at Rosecroft
Can’t Beach That cleared to the lead just past the opening quarter and held off a fast closing Trip Hammer to win the $17,000 Open I Pace Thursday night (Feb. 9) at Rosecroft.
Penzance Hanover scores lifetime mark at Dover
Penzance Hanover and owner-trainer-driver Art Stafford Jr. made a well-timed move to win Thursday’s (Feb. 9) $27,500 Blue Hen/Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover.
Long shots rule at Batavia Thursday
It was a warm and wet Thursday afternoon (Feb. 9) at Batavia Downs, and despite the sun making a cameo appearance for a couple of races, the wet conditions may have contributed to only three favorites winning in 12 races on a day where big payouts were the norm.
Minnesota freshman awards announced
Minnesota Harness Racing Inc. has announced the freshman divisional award winners for the 2022 season.
Trish Speaker a hit with her connections
Regardless of whatever Trish Speaker accomplishes on the racetrack, she has been a home run for her owners. Trish Speaker, a 3-year-old female pacer who will make only the third start of her career Friday (Feb. 10) at Freehold Raceway, is owned by G.R.J. Partners and Rhoda Garfinkel. She is the first and only horse ever owned by Garfinkel, who received her share in the filly as a surprise for her 90th birthday in April 2021.