On May 13, ground was broken on a multi-use development at the former home of Northville Downs, providing a final, physical sign that, after 80 years of horse betting in Northville Township, Michigan’s last commercial racetrack had hosted its last race.
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Northville Downs racetrack debacle lives on
With a $10 million federal lawsuit hanging in abeyance, owners of Michigan’s last parimutuel horse racetrack are reportedly scrambling to find a new home to replace the now dismantled Northville Downs.
Karl, French Champagne take NJSS Finals at Big M
Karl and French Champagne emerged victorious in their respective $240,000 New Jersey Sire Stakes finals for 3-year-olds on the trot Friday (May 31) night at The Meadowlands.
Refined digs in, wins Open Trot at Scioto Downs
Trainer Virgil Morgan, Jr. took both opens Friday (May 31) at Eldorado Scioto Downs. In a five-horse mad dash for the finish, Refined came out victorious in the $27,000 Open Trot in 1:53.2, while Strong Poison took the $26,000 Fillies & Mares Open Pace in 1:49.4.
Verruso, Sheridan victorious at Big M
With just two MADC races and perfect weather conditions on Friday (May 31) night, speed or just off the leader is where you wanted to be. This proved pivotal in both races.
Newcomers Sherrod and Sook Win Sportscaster Charity Derbies
Eight NY sportscasters competed in two non-wagering harness races at the Meadowlands Racetrack on Friday (May 31), to benefit their selected charitable organization.
Hellabalou gives Burke record fifth Camluck Classic
Hellabalou turned in a brilliant wire-to-wire victory in Friday night’s C$150,000 Camluck Classic Invitational Pace, presented by Seelster Farms, giving trainer Ron Burke a record fifth win in London’s signature race. His previous wins had some with Won The West, Foiled Again (twice) and Rockin Ron. It was the third victory in the event for driver Louis Phillippe Roy.
Prairie Magical takes Tioga distaff
Prairie Magical (Jim Taggart Jr.) charged late to take the $10,000 featured distaff pace at Tioga Downs on Friday (May 31).
Sunny Sicily takes Vernon feature; Bailey wins four
Sunny Sicily (Steeven Genois) captured the featured pacing event for fillies and mares at Vernon Downs on Friday (May 31).
On The Watersedge takes Philly feature
On The Watersedge surged from the pocket to catch favored Ginger Tree Belle in the stretch and win Friday afternoon’s (May 31) $12,000 featured distaff pace at Harrah’s Philadelphia, winning by three-quarters of a length in a new mark of 1:52.4.