Dover, DE – Penzance Hanover splashed through heavy rains and a sloppy race track to win the Blue Hen Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Thursday (Jan. 19) night.
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The Stunning Nun N and Kevin Cummings star at Batavia
Batavia, NY – A beaten favorite last week due to an untimely break, The Stunning Nun N bounced back in strong fashion, once again as the public’s choice – to win the $13,000 Open I Handicap Distaff pace at Batavia Downs on Thursday afternoon (Jan. 19) despite considerably inclement weather and over a sloppy track.
Tetrick and George post three wins including feature with Sandy Sue
Lebanon, OH – Sandy Sue is aging like a fine wine! The 8-year-old black daughter of Shark Gesture showed eight younger adversaries how it’s done in Miami Valley’s $30,000 Mares Open Handicap on Thursday (Jan.19), winning in 1:53.3 as the lukewarm favorite.
MHHA Aged Pacer and Trotter Awards released
Howell, MI – Lying in Cash (Aracache Hanover) captured Michigan’s Aged Pacer of the Year honors and shared in the Headliner Award honors with fellow aged pacer Catch Me Conrad. Lying in Cash had 10 wins in 2022, eight of those at the Open level at Northville Downs, and earned over $68,000 in Michigan earnings. Lying In Cash has been given a short vacation from racing and will resume his 2023 campaign this Spring and Summer at Northville Downs.
2022-2023 Michigan Hall of Fame inductees announced
Howell, MI – The Michigan Harness Horsemen’s Association is excited to announce the 2022-3 Hall of Fame inductees James Michael Mayes, Pam Loomis, D.V.M., Frank Marotta, Jr, D.V.M. and Elpidio Bernardi, Jr.
Nick Surick sentenced to 62 months in prison
Former trainer Nick Surick was sentenced to 62 months in prison Thursday in federal district court in New York.
Pridecrest heads Cal Expo Open Trot
The $8,250 Open Trot headed by Pridecrest gets the top billing Friday night (Jan. 20) at Cal Expo.
Winbak Farm welcomes first 2023 foals
Winbak Farm of Maryland and Winbak Farm of Canada have welcomed their first foals of 2023.
Newcomers set for Big M debuts
Two horses making debuts in Friday’s second race at The Meadowlands are the top-two choices on the morning line. In the case of Ron Burke-trained On The Money GB, it’s a North American bow after competing for three years in the United Kingdom. In the case of Mark Harder-trained Super Girl, it is a first lifetime start after missing her 2-year-old season in 2022 because of a hoof issue.
Bulldog Hanover voted Cam Fella Award winner
Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce that Bulldog Hanover has been voted the 2022 recipient of the Cam Fella Award. Named in honor of world-class Standardbred horse Cam Fella, the award recognizes extreme recent meritorious service to the Canadian harness racing industry.