Stockade Seelster ($3.80) and Cannibal ($3.20) both won — albeit narrowly — as the odds-on favorites in their respective $35,000 eliminations of the Progress Pace, for 3-year-old colts and geldings, on Thursday (Nov. 16) at Bally’s Dover.
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Hats off to Cushings and Sywyk at Plainridge
It was a big day for driver Ron Cushing, trainer Heidi Cushing and owner Kevin Sywyk on Thursday (Nov. 16) at Plainridge Park, who combined for three winners — two in career best miles and including both top condition races — on the card.
Brookview Bolt tops strong Blooded Horse Sale at $100,000
The 76th annual Fall Blooded Horse Sale saw a 13 percent year-over-year increase with an almost identical 300 horses sold versus 302 last year.
Miraculous Deo follows in ‘Worldly’ hoofprints
For more than two decades, Worldly Beauty has made an appreciable impact on owner Mike Gulotta’s life. First, she was an award-winning racehorse — with her success on the track even contributing to his grandson’s name — followed by her role as the impetus behind Gulotta starting Deo Volente Farms three years after her retirement. On Saturday night at The Meadowlands, her influence will continue to be felt when her daughter, Deo Volente-bred-and-owned Miraculous Deo, competes in the sole elimination for the Three Diamonds Stakes for 2-year-old female pacers.
Hawthorne to trim five racing dates from 2023 Standardbred meet
The Illinois Racing Board at its Nov. 16 meeting approved a request by Suburban Downs at Hawthorne Race Course to trim five racing dates from its 2023 Standardbred meet.
Admiral Hill brings $261,000 at onGait.com
Another standout colt from this year’s talented sophomore pacing crop, Admiral Hill p,3,1:48.3, sold through onGait.com on Thursday afternoon.
Dates announced for 2024 Vincent Delaney Memorial Weekend
The VDM Committee is pleased to announce that the dates for next year’s Vincent Delaney Memorial Weekend will be Aug. 10-11. The festival will be held at a new venue in 2024, Wolverhampton Racecourse in the United Kingdom.
Woodbine solidifies racing leadership
Woodbine Entertainment’s Bill Ford, General Counsel and Executive Vice President of Racing, announced today that Woodbine has solidified its racing leadership team with the promotions of Tim Lawson and Bill McLinchey to Vice President positions.
Goshen Historic Track receives $20,000 donation
At the monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Goshen Historic Track, the members of the Auxiliary of Goshen Historic Track presented their annual donation. This year they were pleased to make a contribution of $20,000.
Grand Circuit to Dover and Meadowlands
The Grand Circuit returns to Dover this Thursday (Nov. 16) for two $35,000 eliminations in the Progress Pace for 3-year-old open pacers.