The 2022 American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) High Mileage Standardbred, presented by the United States Trotting Association, is Good Bet. The now 14-year-old Bettor’s Delight gelding earned nearly $300,000 on the track but has found his second stride in the endurance world with new owner Lindsay Toms.
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MGM Borgata series continues Monday at Yonkers
The fields for the third leg of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series, coming up at MGM Yonkers Raceway on Monday (April 3), are set. A total of 26 horses were entered, requiring four $50,000 splits.
Page flies high with ‘Jet’
Chris Page got to watch Smoking Jet’s 2022 season from multiple vantage points, but whether he was in the sulky or on the sidelines, Page enjoyed the view. Page, along with Burke Racing Stable and Weaver Bruscemi, purchased Smoking Jet in March 2022. Last season, the now 6-year-old gelding won 16 of 38 races, earned $245,685, and was named Ohio’s Older Trotter of the Year. He tied for the second-most victories by any trotter in North America.
Ruthless Hanover wins Philadelphia qualifier
One of the speediest pacers anywhere, the Somebeachsomewhere 6-year-old gelding Ruthless Hanover, made his 2023 debut a successful one during Tuesday morning (March 28) qualifiers at Harrah’s Philadelphia, going wire-to-wire in 1:52.2 for driver George Napolitano Jr., trainer Tom Cancelliere, and owner John Cancelliere.
Idealsomemagic A and Tattoo Artist quickest in leg two of MGM Borgata Pacing Series
The second leg of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series for free-for-allers was conducted on a rain-soaked and sloppy MGM Yonkers Raceway on Monday night (March 27), and Idealsomemagic A and Tattoo Artist shared top honors on the program by each turning in a 1:51.2 mile in their respective $50,000 tests. The other divisions went to Lochinvar Art A and Jimmy Freight.
She Is Strong wins the DSBF Late Closer Final
She Is Strong was a convincing winner in the $50,950 DSBF “overnight” late closer for 3-year-old filly trotters at Bally’s Dover on Monday (March 27).
Bettor’s Western the Champion in Game Of Claims Series
Bettor’s Western had been racing from behind as his form sharpened during his Game Of Claims series action for $7,500 base-tag horse, but when he went for $15,000 in his GOC Championship Monday (March 27) afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, George Napolitano Jr. took him to the front and authored a 1:53.3 victory.
OHHA Executive Director receives USTA President’s Award
Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association Executive Director Renee Mancino has been awarded the United States Trotting Association’s President Award. The award was presented at the USTA Annual Meeting in Columbus.
Statement from ARCI President Ed Martin on FTC approval of HISA ADMC rules
The following is a statement from ARCI President Ed Martin on the FTC approval of HISA ADMC rules
USTA on FTC ADMC approval
The United States Trotting Association (USTA) released the following statement regarding today’s (March 27) decision by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to approve the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (Authority) Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) rules.