Saturday’s (June 10) $200,000 Battle of Lake Erie features many storylines, but racing fans may be surprised to hear that two competitors in the strong field have faced each other on two continents. Lochinvar Art A and Leonidas A found their way to the United States at different times, but their paths had crossed long before this Saturday’s “War on the Shore.”
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Freshmen in action at Pocono qualifiers
Ten fields of 2-year-olds went behind the starting gate at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Wednesday morning (June 7) with two divisions for colts of each gait, and three each for their filly counterparts.
Buckeye Stallion Series to MGM Northfield Park on Wednesday
Five divisions of 3-year-old colt pacers will take to the MGM Northfield Park track Wednesday night (June 7) in search of a win in the second leg of the Buckeye Stallions Series. A total of $100,000 will be on the line with each division carrying a purse of $20,000.
Cara Collins elected District 6 USTA track director
Cara Collins, Racing & Equine Facilities Manager of Oak Grove Racing and Gaming, has been elected to the U.S. Trotting Association’s board of directors as a track director in District 6.
He’zzz A Wise Sky fastest ever at Running Aces
The Tuesday night (June 6) feature at Running Aces drew a very talented field of eight competitors vying for top honors in the $18,500 Open Handicap Pace and He’zzz A Wise Sky stopped the clock at 1:50 to record the fastest mile ever over the five-eighths-mile Minnesota oval.
Milieu Hanover upsets in second straight win at Plainridge
Plainville, MA — Clearly liking her new environment, Milieu Hanover feels right at home after winning her second $25,000 Winners-Over mares pace at Plainridge Park on Tuesday afternoon (June 6).
Majorca N wins her second straight at Harrington
Harrington, DE – Michael Casalino Jr. and Dylan Davis’ Marjorca N ($3.00, Corey Callahan) was a 1:53 winner in the $20,000 Mares Open Tuesday (June 6) at Harrington Raceway for her second straight triumph.
Eliminations set for 40th Pepsi North America Cup
Milton, ON – Intense battles are guaranteed for this Saturday’s (June 10) Pepsi North America Cup eliminations at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Two of three Pocono features to same connections
Wilkes-Barre, PA – Driver Braxten Boyd, trainer Tee Wine, and owners Jemaxpo Racing Stable LLC won two of the three featured $15,500 claiming handicap trotting features on Tuesday (June 6) afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, as the smoke from the Canadian wildfires reached as far down as the Keystone State and made for hazy viewing.
Ruthless Hanover headlines $200,000 Battle of Lake Erie at MGM Northfield Park
Fresh off his world-record 1:46.3 performance in the $100,000 Joe Auger Memorial at Harrah’s Philadelphia, Ruthless Hanover will look to extend his win streak to three on Saturday (June 10) in the $200,000 Battle of Lake Erie at MGM Northfield Park.