On Saturday (Feb. 28), Larry Stalbaum’s stable saw one of its members win the Open Pace for the third time on the young season at Saratoga Casino Hotel. Stalbaum’s Blazing Home N prevailed in the featured race for pacers twice early in the month and on Saturday, his Rocknroll Runa A scored as the 8-5 second-choice in the $16,500 Open.
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Stellar Yankee takes second straight feature at Big M
In an exciting feature highlighted by a cutthroat battle for front-end supremacy, Stellar Yankee took his time and came from the back of the pack to record a thrilling off-the-pace victory, registering a second straight win in the $19,000 claiming handicap for pacers in for price tag of no less than $40,000 and no more than $60,000 Saturday (Feb. 28) night at The Meadowlands.
Lou Hill streaks to 1:49.2 win at Pocono
You don’t often see the words “Pocono Downs,” “February” and “1:49.2” in the same sentence; then again, you seldom can find the first two concepts and “57 degrees” in one sentence, either.
Hawthorne files for Chapter 11 reorganization
On Friday (Feb. 27), the Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association met with representatives from Hawthorne Race Course, where we learned that they would be filing for Chapter 11 reorganization bankruptcy.
Pick-5, PK 8 carryovers await Saturday Big M punters
When the first race heads to the starting gate Saturday night (Feb. 28) at The Meadowlands, there figures to be some serious green in the 20-cent Pick-5 pool.
Famous Father upsets, Buzzsaw Russ stays sharp at Harrah’s Hoosier Park
Prior to the Friday (Feb. 27) night card being cut short after the evening’s sixth race due to technical difficulties, Harrah’s Hoosier Park contested a pair of $22,000 Opens with Famous Father delivering a shocker in the Open Trot, while Buzzsaw Russ stayed hot as the heavy favorite in the Open Pace.
Woodbine submits bid to host Hambletonian at Woodbine Mohawk Park
Woodbine Entertainment on Friday (Feb. 27) announced it has formally submitted a bid to host the prestigious Hambletonian at Woodbine Mohawk Park beginning in 2027.
Calabrese, Beltrami victorious in Yonkers NAADA trots
John Calabrese and Tony Beltrami both reeled in the competition to bag wins in the pair of $13,100 North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA) trots at MGM Yonkers Raceway on Thursday night (Feb. 26).
Downers Delight wires Dover pacers
Downers Delight was a wire-to-wire winner in the $25,000 Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Thursday night (Feb. 26).
Naked On A Hill wins Miami Valley Open
Naked On A Hill used a late charge to take the featured $36,000 Filly & Mare Open Handicap on Thursday night (Feb. 26) at Miami Valley Raceway.