In the first preliminary of the Game Of Claims Trotting Series at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania last week, there were four divisions – but five winners, as there was a dead-heat for first in one of them. One of the dead-heat winners, Pisces Rising, on Tuesday (May 12) became the only two-time winner to date in the trotting series with a 1:55 victory in one of five $16,000 divisions, with the base claiming tag this week raised to $25,000.
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Stevie Hanover headlines Tuesday Harrington winners
Frank Chick’s Stevie Hanover ($9.60, Montrell Teague) was a 1:53.1 winner in the $22,500 Mares Open Pace on Tuesday (May 12) at Harrington Raceway.
Svanstedt Stable sharp in Philly qualifiers
Trainer-driver Åke Svanstedt brought a trio of talented trotters to the Tuesday morning (May 12) qualifiers at Harrah’s Philadelphia and won with all three – by a combined margin of 25-1/2 lengths.
HarnessRacing.com Show to feature Oak Grove Trotting Derby and Oaks on Saturday
The HarnessRacing.com Show, presented by the Standardbred Horse Sales Company, scheduled for 12:30 p.m. (EDT; locally 11:30 a.m. CDT) on Saturday, May 16, will feature the inaugural $500,000 Oak Grove Trotting Derby and $300,000 Oak Grove Trotting Oaks at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming.
Ordained wins Open Trot on Monday at Saratoga Casino Hotel
Ordained (Father Patrick) won the final Open Trot of the 2025 season at Saratoga Casino Hotel in his third local start. Coming to town for trainer Larry Stalbaum late in the year, Ordained enjoyed a monster campaign in which he earned more than $200,000 in ’25.
Little Expensive Pounces in Oak Grove Open Trot
Driver Tyler Miller landed a pocket trip with 4-5 favorite Little Expensive and popped with fervor around the last turn to clinch victory in the $30,000 Open Handicap Trot at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Monday (May 11).
Miss Jum Jabber continues to impress in PA All-Stars
The Bettor’s Wish filly Miss Jum Jabber continued to push her way into national consideration by notching her fifth straight victory, equaling her mark of 1:51.1 in one of three $30,000 divisions of her Pennsylvania All-Stars event on Monday (May 11) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
Steven’s Saloon Scores In Harrington Open Monday
Harrington, DE – Rich Ashley and Michael Cain’s Steven’s Saloon ($6, Jason Thompson) was a 1:52 winner in the $22,500 Open Pace Monday (May 11) at Harrington Raceway. After getting his first…
A sweet victory for Custard Dolce at Plainridge Park
Custard Dolce made her second start at Plainridge Park a memorable one after winning the featured $25,000 Open pace for fillies and mares on Monday (May 11) with a career best time and in gate to wire fashion.
Holymotherofmoses scores Mother’s Day win at Bangor
Holymotherofmoses extended her current win streak to three in a row on Sunday (May 10), delighting the Queen City moms and the hunch-players alike with a rousing rally score on the Mother’s Day card at Bangor Raceway.