Cloggs For Real won his opening Maryland Sires Stakes leg in 2023 as a 2-year old and looked poised for a big freshman campaign. Then, like some young athletes, immaturity and soundness issues cost him that potential almost immediately.
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Swedish Starlet N goes career best in Plainridge distaff feature
Plainville, MA — Fresh off a two week break, Swedish Starlet N returned to action and made every pole a winning one as she took the $18,000 fillies and mares Open II pacing feature at Plainridge Park on Tuesday afternoon (May 7).
Swan Flyers slides to Victory in Oak Grove Open Trot
Oak Grove, KY — Perched in the pocket behind his tempo-setting stablemate, Swan Flyer found a seam to the inside and powered through to a 1:53 victory in the $33,000 Open Trot at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Tuesday (May 7).
Twin Delight, Davis star Tuesday at Harrington
Harrington, DE – Hutt Racing Stable’s Twin Delight ($9.60, Allan Davis) was a 1:53.1 winner in the $22,500 Mares Open Tuesday (May 7) at Harrington Raceway.
High Voltage Deo in Pocono seasonal best of 1:49.3
Wilkes-Barre, PA – High Voltage Deo became the first horse to break the 1:50 mark this year on Tuesday (May 7) afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, storming to a 1:49.3 decision in the $16,000 featured pace. The previous local mark had been the 1:50.2 of Tam Major A.
Alan Leavitt, 88, dies
Harness racing Hall of Fame member Alan J. Leavitt, well known for breeding horses under the banner of Lana Lobell Farms and Walnut Hall Ltd., died May 6, 2024, in Lexington, Ky. He was 88.
Ontario Sires Stakes to celebrate 50th anniversary with cross-province tour
As the Ontario Sires Stakes enters its 50th season, its golden anniversary will be celebrated at 11 Standardbred tracks across Ontario.
Impressive winners in Harrah’s Philadelphia qualifiers
There were some notable winners during the Tuesday (May 7) morning qualifying session at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
Ayr Pioneer GB wins USHDC at Oak Grove
Ayr Pioneer GB (Soulofthematter) teamed up with driver-trainer Tony Dinges to put the icing on a record day of harness racing at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming on Monday (May 6).
Wyatt Avenatti’s perseverance paying off
Wyatt Avenatti knew early on he wanted to follow in the footsteps of his father Dave and his grandfather Earl Jr. and become a harness racing driver. Naturally he often talked to them about the Illinois horse industry and its ups and downs.