Despite a soft front half, It’s A Herbie came charging down the center of the track to grab the lead in the closing strides and snag the winner’s share of the $26,000 purse in the Open Trot at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Monday afternoon (June 5).
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Itsrockandroll A Wins Harrington Open
Elizabeth and Bret Brittingham’s Itsrockandroll A ($5.80, Allan Davis) was a 1:52 winner in the $20,000 Open Monday (June 5) at Harrington Raceway.
Party time for Mcstoned Again in Plainridge trot
After finishing second in his first start in Massachusetts last week, Mcstoned Again made a jump in class and still won handily in the $20,000 trotting feature at Plainridge Park on Monday afternoon (June 5).
Readly Success impresses in 2-year-old races at Gaitway Farm
Readly Success was ready for success Monday when Gaitway Farm hosted its first qualifiers for 2-year-olds and might have earned a trip to Kentucky in the process. A 2-year-old female trotter, Readly Success captured the day’s opening qualifier in 1:59 for trainer Julie Miller and driver Andy Miller.
American Fling set for NYSS at Buffalo Raceway
American Fling, the 2022 New York Sire Stakes champion for 2-year-old colt and gelding pacers, begins his march to the 3-year-old title on Wednesday afternoon (June 7) with an encounter with five other rivals at Buffalo Raceway in a $58,100 division.
Ranger and Graffam combine for five scores at Bangor
The red and gold colors of Bruce Ranger and Nick Graffam brightened an otherwise gloomy day on Sunday (June 4) as the accomplished cousins courageously cavorted over the muddy surface at Bangor Raceway.
Rock Party dominates Aces Sunday feature
Rock Party came with his ‘A’ game on Sunday night (June 4) at Running Aces, posting an impressive gate-to-wire victory in the $18,500 feature.
Spriggs sweeps amateur events at Oak Grove
Amateur driver Dein Spriggs swept the two USHDC amateur events at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming on Sunday and came within one victory of reaching a milestone 500 lifetime wins in North America. He also has several wins overseas.
Ohoka Chopper N mows down foes in Oak Grove Open Pace
Electric fractions on the lead readied Erv Miller trainee Ohoka Chopper N for a final-quarter blitz and driver John MacDonald came barreling with the 8-year-old Christian Cullen gelding down the near side to snag the $28,000 Open Pace at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Sunday afternoon (June 4).
Mooney Svendsen notches 4,000th win Sunday at Running Aces
Driver Lemoyne ‘Mooney’ Svendsen captured his 4,000th career victory aboard Dance Traveler in the 10th race on Sunday at Running Aces.