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In a press release issued on Thursday (Jan. 26), the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association announced that five U.S. Senators have joined five Congressmen to oppose rules submitted to the Federal Trade Commission by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.

Dawn Amiss’ Fantastic Voyage sat a perfect pocket trip and surged by the pacesetting Sea Of Life to claim the $15,500 Open I feature Thursday (Jan. 26) at Rosecroft in 1:52.2.

Following a powerful 1:51.3 win last week, Art Stafford Jr.’s Penzance Hanover outdid himself in Thursday’s (Jan. 26) $27,500 Blue Hen/Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover, prevailing as the 2-1 favorite in 1:51.1 to notch back-to-back wins in the First State’s top class.

An Ohio Sires Stakes champion at three, Smothastenesewisky will look to continue her recent success in Saturday’s (Jan. 28) $18,000 Filly and Mare Open at MGM Northfield Park.

Bloodhorse.com is reporting that Donato Poliseno was sentenced on Jan. 25 to serve four months in federal custody in connection with doping offenses in harness racing.

Dancin Lance and Major Attribute, who both have wins at the head of the class at this meet, figure to get much of the attention in Friday night’s featured Open Pace at Cal Expo.

A field of 18 trotters are declared to race in the Prix d’Amerique Sunday afternoon (Jan. 29) at Vincennes, Paris, France.

To the Saulsbrook Victor go the spoils. Brett MacDonald can’t say with any degree of certainty that he saw it coming, but with each passing week and each trip to the winner’s circle, the horseman had faith that win or lose, the 5-year-old pacer would be a tough beat. Five straight wins, including four at the top class at Woodbine Mohawk Park, have certainly instilled a wealth of confidence in Saulsbrook Victor’s proud connections.

Dover, DE – Divine Deo utilized the passing lane and won the Mares Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday (Jan. 25) night.