Benjamin Hanover won his third straight $16,000 fast-class handicap trotting feature at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Thursday afternoon (July 30) – but the result was about the only carryover from the dynamics of this class recently.
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Southwind Chaska hopes to speed into Hambletonian Oaks final
Southwind Chaska produced the best performance of her season when she raced at the Meadowlands three weeks ago, and trainer Jim Oscarsson thinks that should bode well for his filly’s next visit to the Big M for Saturday’s Hambletonian Oaks eliminations.
Harness racing featured at the Bangor State Fair
Maine’s fabled agricultural fair season kicks off on Thursday (July 20) as harness racing will be featured, with pari-mutuel wagering, at historic Bass Park with post time slated for 6 p.m. (EDT).
Sheridan swoops to victory in Monticello NAADA Trot
Yogi Sheridan overcame a shuffle with 7-5 favorite Shake N Bake to win the lone $8,500 dash of the North American Amateur Drivers Association Trot at Monticello Raceway on Wednesday (July 29).
Maryland Sire Stakes Champions crowned at Ocean Downs
Four new Maryland Sire Stakes champions were crowned Wednesday evening (July 29) at Ocean Downs as the state’s top 3-year-old pacers and trotters competed for $100,000 finals in front of an enthusiastic crowd.
Quartet of Indiana Sire Stakes contested Wednesday at Hoosier
Indiana Sire Stakes dominated the proceedings on Wednesday (July 29) at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, with a pair of divisions for both the rookie pacing colts and sophomore trotting fillies.
Lauren’s Chapter upsets in NYSS action at Batavia
Batavia, NY — Lauren’s Chapter (Chapter Seven-A Hopeful Prayer) stayed steady and on task, and that resulted in a big victory for her in the $119,700 New York Sire Stakes for 3-year-old…
Overnight series added to Hoosier Dan Patch undercard
Harrrah’s Hoosier Park has unveiled the conditions for a wide array of Overnight Series, which will serve as the undercard to the Grade 1 $300,000 Dan Patch Stakes presented by Indiana Standardbred Breed Development on Friday, Aug. 14.
Captain Ricky crushes in freshman colts A pace at Running Aces
The Tuesday night (July 28) harness racing card at Running Aces featured six divisions of Minnesota-sired freshman trotters and pacers as well as an Open Handicap II pace.
Jennifer Main, Kristina Smith win in Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series
Jennifer Main and Kristina Smith captured this week’s Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series races. Main came home first at the Seneca County Fair in Tiffin, OH on Sunday (July 26) with Two Birds Onestone while Smith took the event at the Union County Fair in Marysville, OH on Tuesday (July 28) with Big Booty Rudy.