Semi Tough began his 7-year-old campaign with a 1:53.1 win in the featured $40,000 Open Handicap Pace on Monday night (Jan. 16) at Yonkers Raceway as its 2023 meet got underway.
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JM‘s Delight, Big Box Hanover take Batavia features
A pair of $13,000 Open I Handicaps — one on the pace and one on the trot — topped a solid and bettable card at Batavia Downs on Monday afternoon (Jan. 16) and those races produced another stout handle as a result.
Winneress lives up to his name in AHDC Trot
Winneress lived up to his name Saturday (Jan. 14) at Freehold as he claimed his first victory of the year in the American Harness Drivers Club trot. Piloted by his owner Anthony Verruso, the duo took advantage of an early speed duel to help overcome his outside post.
Rising Star Award winner Lucas Wallin reflects on 2022 season
Lucas Wallin will receive the 2022 Rising Star Award at next month’s Dan Patch Awards banquet, presented by Caesars Entertainment. And while he is grateful to the U.S. Harness Writers Association for the recognition, to hear him talk one would think the name should be changed to Rising Stars.
Bernie upsets in Northfield Open
Sometimes, it’s better to be lucky than good. On Sunday (Jan. 15), Bernie was both lucky and good, getting the perfect trip to victory in the $18,000 Open Pace at MGM Northfield Park.
Brookview Bullet hits bullseye in Miami Valley Open
Brookview Bullet fired his best shot in the $27,000 Open Handicap at Miami Valley on Sunday (Jan. 15), winning in 1:50.2.
Horsy Dream wins final Prix d’Amérique prep
Horsy Dream, driven by Éric Raffin, was an easy winner of the Prix de Belgique – the last test race for the upcoming Prix d’Amérique — held Sunday (Jan. 15) at Vincennes.
McCarthy wins four, including feature, at Big M
After sweeping the Early Daily Double that paid $34.20, driver Andy McCarthy wasn’t quite done on the Saturday night (Jan. 14) program at The Meadowlands, as later on the card he recorded his third winner of the night with Rich And Miserable in the featured trot, a high-end conditioned event that sported a $23,000 purse. The 36-year-old Aussie ended the night with four winner’s circle visits.
Bythemissal named 2022 Ohio Horse of the Year
Bythemissal, the Ohio 3-year-old Pacing Colt of the Year, has been named the 2022 Ohio Horse of the Year.
USTA District 1 convenes in Columbus, Ohio
Members from the United States Trotting Association District 1 met on Saturday (Jan. 14) at the Hilton Columbus Polaris hotel in Columbus, Ohio, to discuss proposed USTA rule changes and to make recommendations that will be conveyed at the USTA’s annual board of directors meeting in March. The meeting preceded the district’s annual awards dinner, which was held later that evening.