Even though torrential rains delayed the start of racing at Plainridge Park on Thursday (Sept. 25), the inclement weather couldn’t keep Sea Can from getting home on time to win the $25,000 Open Trot to score an upset.
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Alliance Bloodstock launches in Lexington
A new chapter in the Standardbred industry begins this fall with the official launch of Alliance Bloodstock, a fresh partnership dedicated to excellence in consigning and sales. The company, a collaboration between industry powerhouses Diamond Creek and Northwood Bloodstock, will make its official debut with a premier consignment at the upcoming Lexington Selected Sale.
Mr Big Spender brave in Bluegrass trot
Norm Parker trainee Mr Big Spender persisted off a speedy push early and stayed strong until the end for a narrow win in the fastest of four divisions of the $330,000 Bluegrass 2-Year-Old Colt and Gelding Trot – in a division sponsored by Al Libfeld Equine – on Thursday (Sept. 25) at the Red Mile.
Trotting talent on Thursday at Philly
Mr Bluebird hadn’t raced in 21 days before taking the track as the favorite in the $14,000 feature race for developing trotters on Thursday afternoon (Sept. 25) at Harrah’s Philadelphia, but as it has been in the past, the horses of trainer Åke Svanstedt are usually ready whenever they go the post, and Mr Bluebird went on to his fourth straight victory, this time in 1:54.3 over a good surface.
Topville Lucky struts in Bluegrass filly pace
The Sweet Lou-Warrawee Winx filly Topville Lucky added another win to her nearly perfect record with a 1:50.4 performance to take the second of three divisions of the $246,000 Bluegrass 2-Year-Old Filly Pace – a division sponsored by the Beach Glass Syndicate and Winbak Farm – on Thursday (Sept. 25) at the Red Mile.
Game Changers: Desperate Man
Once a week, throughout the Mohawk racing season, Woodbine will profile a horse who has had a life-changing impact on one of their closest connections. This week, the winner of over 7,800 races and $85 million lifetime, driver Trevor Henry, and 2021 O’Brien Three-Year-Old Male Pacer of the Year and overall Horse of the Year, Desperate Man.
Denarius looks to step out in Bluegrass
After bringing her along step by step, trainer Domenico Cecere will watch Denarius on Friday in a division of the Grade 3 Bluegrass Stakes for 2-year-old female trotters at Lexington’s Red Mile in the hopes of seeing her continue to step up.
Two Birds Onestone; Jennifer Main smash Northville track record
Northville, MI – On Wednesday’s (Sept 24) program at Northville Downs at Barry Expo Center, former Michigan Stakes champion Two Birds Onestone (Black Daniels – She B Jeebeez), with driver Jennifer Main,…
Smith’s take Open II Filly/Mare Pace at Dayton Raceway
Dayton, OH – The father/son training/driving duo of Jeff Smith and Tyler Smith won the $24,000 Fillies & Mares Open II pace Wednesday (Sept. 24) at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway. Scratched…
Red Mile qualifiers
Lexington, KY – Qualifiers scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday) at The Red Mile are canceled due to weather. We will update which day they will be held once all details are finalized.