We did not anticipate reaching out to you, but we couldn’t help reacting to the broadside that your president, James L. Gagliano, directed at the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (NHPBA) on May 12 for having the temerity to challenge The Jockey Club’s wounded sacred cow, the Horseracing Integrity & Safety Act (HISA). You didn’t mention the U.S. Trotting Association (USTA) by name, but there’s a clear implication that the USTA is one of those “unrelated, agenda-driven, special interest activist” plaintiffs that you flippantly accuse as trying to “hoodwink” the racing public. How ironic.
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Golden Wall As strong in Oak Grove Open Trot
Despite starting from the second tier, Golden Wall As pushed his way to the middle of the pack and ground through the far turn to down the pacesetter and deliver as the 3-2 favorite in the $24,000 Open Trot at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming and Hotel on Monday (May 15).
Grand Cayman Wins Harrington Open
Vincent Ferriero Jr.’s Grand Cayman ($3.20, Corey Callahan) scored his second straight win in the $20,000 Open Monday (May 15) at Harrington Raceway in 1:52.
Khaosan Road sets track record in Bunker Hill Trot at Plainridge
Fresh off his victory in the $137,775 Dexter Cup just nine days ago, Khaosan Road (International Moni-Jewels In The Sand) came right back and captured the $100,000 Bunker Hill Trot in track record time at Plainridge Park on Monday afternoon (May 15).
Buter/Butenschoen sophomore trotter rules at Pocono
On Monday (May 15) afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, the theme of the day was “Driver Tyler Buter and Trainer John Butenschoen Click With Another Three-Year-Old Trotter,” as the trotmeisters sent out four winning diamondgaited sophomores, including both winners in the $15,000 featured races.
Test Of Faith, Allywag Hanover lead Tuesday Philadelphia qualifiers
Some of North America’s best pacers, both of the 3-year-old and older variety, will be going to the gate on Tuesday morning (May 15) in qualifiers at Harrah’s Pennsylvania.
Trio of triples on Sunday at Bangor Raceway
Threes were definitely wild when the hands were dealt at Bangor Raceway on Sunday (May 14) as two drivers and one trainer mounted three-win performances during the Mothers’ Day card at the venerable Queen City oval.
Conrad and Spriggs star at Oak Grove
Carson Conrad and Dein Spriggs shared center stage at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming on Sunday (May 14) with wins in their respective U.S. Harness Driving Club events.
Jack Rabbit Slims dazzles in Aces opening night feature
The opening night (May 14) harness racing program at Running Aces featured the $18,500 Open Trot with a talented field of nine going into battle.
Burke sweeps Juravinski Memorial elims at Flamboro
Ron Burke trainees took top honors in the pair of C$35,000 eliminations for the Charles Juravinski Memorial Cup, a race for pacing 4-year-olds, on Sunday night (May 14) at Flamboro Downs with Birthday and Bythemissal taking victories.