The 5-year-old Swedish trotter Francesco Zet, trained by Daniel Redén and with Ôrjan Kihlström in the bike, won for the 17th time in a row Wednesday night (Aug. 16) at Solvalla.
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Rec Time posts record time in Batavia NYSS action
Batavia, NY — The 3-year-old filly pacing division of the $114,000 New York Sire Stakes put on quite a performance at Batavia Downs on Wednesday night (Aug. 16) and the star of the show was Rec Time (Huntsville-Ms. Malicious) who stalked a torrid early pace before setting a new track record in victory.
Top Jug Contenders, Week #2
For the next six weeks, Little Brown Jug Publicity Director Jay Wolf will rank the top 10 horses eligible for the 78th edition of the $1 million (est.) Little Brown Jug to be contested on Thursday (Sept. 21).
USA’s Ross records first World Driving Championship victory
Jordan Ross headed to the World Driving Championship with the goal of winning several races in the international competition. On Wednesday evening in Belgium, the 25-year-old Tennessee native got his first, and, as he said afterward during the winner’s circle celebration, “hopefully not the last.”
Melander looks for Pocono Sun Stakes repeats
It took several days for Marcus Melander to fully appreciate Heaven Hanover’s win in the Hambletonian Oaks two weeks ago, but her last-to-first triumph from post 10 at The Meadowlands certainly put an immediate smile on his face. On Saturday, Heaven Hanover will have another opportunity to put a smile on Melander’s face. She is among a field of eight 3-year-old female trotters that will meet in the $250,000 Delmonica Hanover Stakes at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
NYSS freshman trotters hit Vernon on Friday
Vernon Downs welcomes the New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old trotting colts and geldings on Friday (Aug. 18).
Illinois State Fair’s shortened meet begins
The idiom “The Long and the Short of It” pretty much sums up this year’s Illinois State Fair harness meeting on the state’s fairgrounds.
Walner filly sold for record price at Swedish yearling sale
At the Sweden International Yearling Sale held Tuesday (Aug. 15) at Solvalla, filly Eire, sired by Walner and out of Vivacious Allie, she by Muscle Hill, sold for 3.4 million SEK or $315,000. This is a new Swedish sales record for a yearling.
Aaron Hall wins three at Skowhegan State Fair
Aaron Hall’s star shone brightest of all under the sparkling lights at Skowhegan State Fair on Tuesday (Aug. 15) as the talented teamster dazzled the fans with a three win performance during Maine’s first evening card of the 2023 harness racing season.
Banker Volo freshmen dominate at Running Aces
The Tuesday (Aug. 15) program at Running Aces featured two divisions of the Minnesota-sired freshman trot and the offspring of the late Banker Volo posted sharp performances to keep his legacy going strong.