PL Notsonice and Ridge Warren easily captured the $12,500 featured trot at Tioga Downs on Friday (Aug. 18).
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Keep Asking springs New York Sire Stakes upset
Keep Asking and Scott Zeron charged late to win Friday’s (Aug. 18) $108,200 New York Sire Stakes event for 2-year-old trotting colts and geldings at Vernon Downs.
Southwind Amazon to again try to equal Rambling Willie at Northville
This coming Saturday (Aug. 19), at Northville Downs, Southwind Amazon will seek to earn his 128th career win, which would put the 13-year-old son of Camluck into a tie with Rambling Willie as the second winningest Standardbred of all time.
Ebbinge holds off McNair for repeat WDC crown
The Netherlands’ Rick Ebbinge became only the second driver to ever repeat as the winner of the World Driving Championship, claiming his second title Friday night before a large crowd at Rennbahn Berlin in Germany.
Noble doubles up in Buckeye Stallion Series action
For the second time in less than a week, Dan Noble recorded two wins in Buckeye Stallion Series action. Last Sunday (Aug. 13) Noble recorded two wins at MGM Northfield Park. Thursday night at Eldorado Scioto Downs, Noble won two of the five $20,000 races for 2-year-old colt trotters.
Jim Taggart wins six at Monticello
After winning three consecutive races on Wednesday, leading driver Jimmy Taggart Jr. continued his hot streak at Monticello, winning six out of the eight races on Thursday (Aug. 17) at the Mighty M.
Dougsmonkeybusines shines in sophomore action at Aces
The Thursday evening (Aug. 17) harness racing program at Running Aces was loaded with freshman and sophomore action in the Minnesota-sired program and there were many standout performances throughout the night.
A homecoming for Chris Long at Skowhegan State Fair
From Saratoga Springs to Skowhegan, Chris Long made the journey home to his native-born state on Thursday (Aug. 17), showcasing the talents that have made him a fan favorite ever since he first burst upon the Pine Tree circuit back in 1988.
Athearn, Nickerson team up for Plainridge grand slam
Driver Matty “Ice” Athearn and trainer Jimmy Nickerson had a big day at Plainridge Park on Thursday afternoon (Aug. 17) as they combined for a grand slam during the card, including wins in the top two feature events.
Favored fillies sweep Philly PASS
Odds-on favorites Lyons Legend and Caviart Belle turned in matching 1:50.2 miles to prevail in their respective $83,361 Pennsylvania Sire Stakes splits for 2-year-old pacing fillies on Thursday (Aug. 17) at Harrah’s Philadelphia.