Tom Cunningham, best known for his knowledge of the sport and lively attire, has been a fixture at the Standardbred auctions for over 50 years. In fact, his position within the industry has put him on the front lines of the very foundation of the breed.
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Fifty Ways rides cover to Dover upset
Fifty Ways took advantage of a cover trip and scored a 26-1 upset in Tuesday’s (Nov. 28) $25,000 Open Handicap Trot at Bally’s Dover.
La Bella Vita N best in Plainridge blanket finish
It took a camera to separate the top three finishers in the $25,000 distaff pacing feature at Plainridge Park on Tuesday afternoon (Nov. 28), but the picture clearly showed that La Bella Vita N got the job done for the second week in a row.
Kodack Black, Paleface win DSBF trot prelims
Kodack Black lived up to his prohibitive 1-20 favoritism in the second of two $20,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund (DSBF) first-round preliminary events for 3-year-old male trotters on Tuesday (Nov. 28) at Bally’s Dover by way of a commanding 1:58.3 score while Paleface rode the pocket to a 2:01.2 score in the other division.
ARCI’s Martin says HISA disclosure policy step in right direction, but not enough
Ed Martin, the president of the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) has again called on the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) to adhere to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) requiring open meetings, public record access and transparency in operations.
Confederate is No. 1-ranked horse in final Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll
Three-year-old male pacer Confederate closed out the 2023 Grand Circuit season as the No. 1-ranked horse in the final Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll released Tuesday. The colt, who took on older rivals in Saturday’s FanDuel Open Pace Championship and finished eighth, led the rankings for the last 15 weeks of voting.
Clever move keys He’zzz A Wise Sky’s Hawthorne win
Illinois champion He’zzz A Wise Sky was given a shrewd drive by Kyle Wilfong and the result was a 1-3/4 length victory in Hawthorne’s $11,100 Open Pace Monday night (Nov. 27).
Gingras, Burke and Diamond Creek Racing finish on top of 2023 Grand Circuit standings
Driver Yannick Gingras, trainer Ron Burke and owner Diamond Creek Racing finished on top of the 2023 Grand Circuit standings.
Stafford sweeps DSBF filly trots
Art Stafford Jr. swept both $20,000 first-round Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund (DSBF) events for 3-year-old trotting fillies on Monday (Nov. 27) at Bally’s Dover, driving his trainees She Is Strong and Last Nights Hit to victory in their respective divisions.
Marquis Lafayette takes last Open trot at Plainridge Park
As the 2023 meet winds down to its final two days, the last top trot of the season was featured at Plainridge Park on Monday afternoon (Nov. 27) and Marquis Lafayette cashed the win check that resulted from his sixth victory of the year in the $25,000 Open trot at The Ridge.