Legislative advocacy by racing stakeholders in Illinois has resulted in lawmakers approving the transfer of $5.1 million in budget surplus funds to the Horse Racing Fund for Standardbred and Thoroughbred purse support.
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Dave Little’s Week 6 Road to the Meadowlands Pace
With all 10 horses in the Week 6 edition of Dave Little’s “Road to The Meadowlands Pace” in action at Woodbine Mohawk Park in four North America Cup eliminations, it’s a safe bet that next week’s poll will look different from this week’s with the countdown to The Pace at just 37 days.
A sweet comeback for Chocolate Biskit
Chocolate Biskit may be one of the favorite horses in the Deslandes Stable but after three years on the sidelines, his path back to the races, much less the winner’s circle, pegged him at times as the longest shot on the board.
Air Power moves into third in Week 2 of Ken Warkentin’s Road to the Hambletonian
Air Power makes the biggest jump in Week 2 of Ken Warkentin’s Road to the Hambletonian after his New Jersey Sire Stakes final win in a career best of 1:50.4.
Primary Driver repeats in Buckeye Stallion Series
Sophomore colt pacers were back in Buckeye Stallion Series action Wednesday (June 7) at MGM Northfield Park. Four of the seven first-leg winners returned, but only Primary Driver was able to find the winner’s circle. Five divisions, each with a purse of $20,000, highlighted the card.
Trio of Downstate winners for Casey Leonard
The grandstand at the Macon County Fair facility was filled with enthusiastic fans Wednesday (June 7), witnessing eight divisions for 3-year-old Illinois bred pacers and trotters competing in the Downstate Classic on the Decatur half-mile oval.
Grand Circuit to Northfield and Mohawk this weekend
The $200,000 Battle of Lake Erie for older open pacers and $50,000 MGM Buckeye Distaff for top veteran Ohio-sired pacing mares will take place at MGM Northfield Park on Saturday (June 10).
NYSS trots into Tioga on Friday
Tioga Downs welcomes four New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for 3-year-old trotters — two for each sex — on Friday (June 9).
Northern Express, Foster headline Wednesday Harrington program
Northern Express ($5.00, Russell Foster) was a 1:55.2 winner in the $20,000 Open Trot Wednesday (June 7) at Harrington Raceway.
Maiden Voyage repeats in Philly feature; Miller rolls a seven
The Muscle Hill sophomore filly Maiden Voyage is now two-for-three in 2023 after winning Wednesday’s (June 7) $12,600 featured trot at Harrah’s Philadelphia. Trotting her own last quarter in :28 while rallying from third, Maiden Voyage lowered her mark to 1:55 under the guidance of the meet’s top driver, Tim Tetrick, for trainer Anette Lorentzon and S R F Stable.