The cream rose to the top on Sunday (June 2) as Call Me Maverick, a divisional track record holder at Bangor Raceway, returned to one of his favorite racing venues, claiming the top spot in the $5,500 feature race at the Queen City oval, while gathering in the laurels for the 30th time in his storied career.
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Boston Rocks set for NYSS at Buffalo Raceway
The 3-year-old colt and gelding pacers are fondly known as the ‘glamour division.’ When the New York Sire Stakes comes to Buffalo Raceway on Wednesday afternoon (June 5), one of the biggest stars in the classification will be headlining the 15-race program that begins at 2:30 p.m.
Muscles For Life rallies to take GLADA feature at Northfield
One of harness racing’s game veterans, 11-year-old Muscles For Life (Muscle Mass), redeemed himself from a rare miscue last week and took top honors in the Great Lakes Amateur Driving Series feature at Northfield Park on Sunday night (June 2).
Pocono feature winners continue streaks
A pair of $16,500 events for the top claiming pacers on the grounds headed the Sunday (June 2) night card at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania. Both winners emerged triumphant for the third time in their last four starts, and both cut the pace – but only one will be returning to the stall he left for the race.
South Beach Star shines in Philly feature
The rampaging South Beach Star overcame the outermost post in winning the $13,000 fast-class handicap pacing feature in 1:50 on Sunday (June 2) afternoon at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
Liteningonthebeach strikes in 1:49.4 in Meadows feature
Liteningonthebeach held off the determined Boozin N Cruisin and triumphed in a career-best 1:49.4 in Saturday’s feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $12,500 conditioned pace.
Tarrific, Peace Talks nab NYSS wins at Tioga
Driver Jason Bartlett and trainer Chris Ryder swept both divisions of the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for 3-year-old pacing fillies at Tioga Downs on Sunday (June 2).
AHDC donates to local housing charity
Following a long and competitive winter-spring season for the American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC), the amateur driving organization made a sizable donation for a local charity serving to provide homes for the unhoused.
Keystone Phoenix breaks Cumberland track record
Keystone Phoenix and Walter Case Jr. paced away from the field on Saturday (June 1) en route to a benchmark-lowering 1:54.1 romp in the $6,000 feature at Cumberland Raceway.
Alluneedisfaith N scores in Saratoga Casino feature
Alluneedisfaith N (Art Major) returned to the stable of Alicia Gray in late April following a $25,000 claim at Saratoga Casino Hotel.