The tri-features on Sunday (May 12) evening at Pocono Downs at Mohegan, Pennsylvania, were $15,000 paces for high-priced claiming horses. Despite the hefty investment, two of the three winners were claimed—but the one who wasn’t, took the fastest division.
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This Is The Plan tough in Philly feature
You don’t get to $3,146,993 in career earnings without possessing speed and toughness, and the nine-year-old Somebeachsomewhere gelding This Is The Plan showed both in abundance while winning the $13,000 featured handicap pace on Sunday (May 12) afternoon at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
Lanjo Lee scores in Tioga feature
Lanjo Lee (Tyler Miller) captured the $15,000 Open Pace at Tioga Downs on Sunday (May 12).
Foiled Again birthday party at Shenandoah Downs benefits five charities
Shenandoah Downs and the United States Harness Drivers Club (USHDC) teamed up to make a harness racing Saturday (May 11) a memorable one as no less than five charitable organizations were honored in a 20th birthday bash honoring the iconic Foiled Again, making a special appearance at the “Downs” to an enthusiastic crowd.
Youaremyrock completes sweep of Doc Frank Memorial Pacing Series
Youaremyrock (Boston Red Rocks) has been solid as can be this season and on Saturday evening (May 11) the Mark Beckwith-trained 4-year-old completed a sweep of the Doc Frank Memorial Pacing Series at Saratoga Casino Hotel.
Bet On Joe rewards Cumberland punters
Bet On Joe captured the $6,000 featured pace at Cumberland on Saturday (May 11), picking up his second win in eight starts this year and rewarding his backers with a ‘triple return’ on their investment.
Izoard Vedaquais wins dramatic Prix des Ducs de Normandie in France
The 6-year-old French trotter Izoard Vedaquais (sired by Bird Parker), trained by Philippe Allaire and with Benjamin Rochard driving, won the prestigious Prix des Ducs de Normandie at the track in Caen, Normandy, in a new race record of 1:53 (mile rate).
Opening weekend complete at Scioto
The 2024 opening weekend at Eldorado Scioto Downs has come to a close. The cool night air during all three race cards may have hampered the fans on the patio, but inside establishments were full, especially Saturday night with a sold-out clubhouse.
Zanetti dominates at Cannon Falls (Minn.)
Zanetti (A Rocknroll Dance) made it two in a row at the Cannon Falls, Minn., fairgrounds on Saturday (May 11), posting a dominating gate-to-wire performance in the Free-For-All pace as MHRI hosted another day of tune-up opportunities for the upcoming Running Aces season.
Karl crushes in seasonal debut at Big M
Karl took his first step toward a possible Hambletonian trophy with an easy win in his first start of 2024 Saturday night (May 11) at the Meadowlands, a 1:53.2 walk in the park in one of nine $30,000 divisions of the New Jersey Sire Stakes for 3-year-olds.