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R Melina, Maxim Hanover capture rookie Matrons
R Melina coasted to victory in the $138,000 Matron Stakes for 2-year-old trotting fillies while Maxim Hanover rallied off cover to spring an 8-1 upset in the $145,000 Matron for rookie pacing colts and geldings on Thursday (Nov. 2) at Bally’s Dover.
Beat Cop serves justice in DSBF prelim
After completing a clean sweep of the season’s first Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund (DSBF) series for 2-year-old pacing colts last month at Harrington Raceway, P T Stable’s Beat Cop picked up right where he left off with a 1:54 drubbing of six foes in his $20,000 first-round preliminary division on Thursday (Nov. 2) at Bally’s Dover.
Brookview Bullet upsets in Dayton Open
In a blanket finish it was Brookview Bullet to win by a half-length in the $25,000 Horses and Geldings Open Pace at Dayton Raceway on Thursday (Nov. 2).
Alta Classic A bounces back with win at Plainridge Park
After stepping up to the top class at Plainridge Park last week and running into a 1:49.4 mile turned in by Rocknroll Runa A, Alta Classic A took a step back to the $22,500 upper-level conditioned pace and then strode forward to his third North American win at The Ridge on Thursday afternoon (Nov. 2).
Tactical Mounds a pleasant surprise
After becoming more relaxed on the racetrack, 3-year-old female trotter Tactical Mounds has delivered a good bit of excitement this season for her connections. On Friday, the Megan Scran-trainee will return to Hoosier Park for the $115,000 Crossroads of America for sophomore filly trotters.
Nominations open for Fair Island Farm Caretaker of the Year
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023 Caretaker of the Year. The award, sponsored by Art Zubrod and Leah Cheverie’s Fair Island Farm in conjunction with the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA), recognizes the unsung heroes of the sport — the caretakers who maintain the health and welfare of the horses on a daily basis.
Matron Stakes open up busy Grand Circuit weekend
The Grand Circuit heads to Dover this Thursday (Nov. 2) for a pair of Matron Stakes for 2-year-olds.
Expo Wise As makes the double in Italy
For the first time since 2016 the classic Italian double for 3-year-old trotters, Derby Italiana del Trotto and Gran Premio Orsi Mangelli, was won by the same trotter.
FSBOA races set for Saturday
Harness racing returns to Florida on Saturday (Nov. 4) as the Florida Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association (FSBOA) presents eight Sunshine State Stakes events — four each for 2- and 3-year-olds.