Parked for more than a quarter, Sweet And Feisty dug deep to hold off the late challenge of Lydeo and extend her winning streak to four in Thursday’s (June 15) $21,200 Fillies & Mares Open Handicap Pace at The Meadows.
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Four $12,600 features headline Thursday at Philly
A quartet of $12,600 contests for developing horses, three on the pace and one on the trot, headlined the Thursday (June 15) action at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
King hopes surf’s up in NA Cup
The King Stable knows the thrill of winning the Pepsi North America Cup, having captured the 2015 edition of the million-dollar race for 3-year-old pacers with Wakizashi Hanover in an upset over Wiggle It Jiggleit. On Saturday, the stable will return to Woodbine Mohawk Park for a North America Cup final for the first time since that memorable day, hoping to spring another surprise with Lyons Surfing.
Christchurch takes over top spot in Little’s Road to the Pace
After defeating Voukefalas in a North America Cup elimination, Christchurch has taken over the top spot in the Week 7 edition of “Dave Little’s Road to The Meadowlands Pace” Top 10 Poll.
Nuggets’ Jokic loves hoops and The Big M
It seemed like all of harness racing was rooting for the Denver Nuggets to win their first NBA championship Monday (June 12) night, and the reason is Nikola Jokic.
Sophomore filly trotters to open third leg of Ohio Sires Stakes
Two divisions of 3-year-old filly trotters will take to the Eldorado Scioto Downs track Friday night (June 16) in search of a win in the third leg of the Ohio Sires Stakes. A total of $110,000 will be on the line with each division carrying a purse of $55,000.
ICF sophomore stake aspirants staying sharp
With the Cardinal and Violet ICF stake events — the initial added money events of the 2023 Illinois harness racing season — on the horizon, quite a number of state-bred 3-year-olds of both gaits are preparing for them Thursday (June 15) at the Springfield State Fairgrounds.
Busy weekend of Grand Circuit racing begins Friday
A top-flight card of Grand Circuit racing will take place on Saturday (June 17) at Woodbine Mohawk Park and will be led by the C$1,000,000 Pepsi North America Cup for 3-year-old pacing colts.
Favorites deliver in Indiana Sire Stakes at Harrah’s Hoosier Park
Indiana Sire Stakes returned to Harrah’s Hoosier Park on Wednesday (June 14) with round two for the sophomore trotting fillies. Two $50,000 splits highlighted the 14-race card, with the favorites living up to the wagering hype on their way to scores in each division.
Kevin Switzer Jr. scores four wins at Bangor Raceway
Driver Kevin Switzer Jr. moved the needle closer toward a milestone on Wednesday (June 14) as the 35-year-old state of Maine native posted a powerful four win performance at Bangor Raceway. The impressive outing left him just four wins removed from his 3,000th career driving victory.