The owners of Macca Lodge in New Zealand, along with Brittany Stallion Management and the Perfect Sting Syndicate, announced today that Perfect Sting will be available to New Zealand breeders for the upcoming season.
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First ‘Down Under’ winners by Volstead
The Cantab Hall stallion Volstead, who was bred in North America and raced exclusively in Sweden, was represented by two winners on the same day at Maryborough, north of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, on Friday (May 12).
Stillwell upsets in NAADA Trot
Jacob Stillwell stormed off the speed with Judge Ken to claim a 2:00.1 victory as the longest shot on the board in the North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA) Trot on Thursday night (May 11) at Yonkers Raceway.
Ranger to be honored at Cumberland for 10,000-win milestone
Several weeks ago, Bruce Ranger was asked when he may reach his historic 10,000-win plateau. Like a wise soothsayer, he replied, “It will probably happen at Plainridge.”
Lou’s Sweetrevenge goes lifetime best at Plainridge
Plainville, MA — Despite being handicapped with post eight in a top field of pacers, Lou’s Sweetrevenge convincingly scored his second straight victory in the $25,000 Winners-Over Pace at Plainridge Park and…
Ammo hits the target at Philly in 2023 debut
Ammo, last year’s Breeders Crown champion 2-year-old male pacer, easily won his 2023 purse debut, a $12,600 pacing co-feature at Harrah’s Philadelphia, in 1:51.2 on Thursday afternoon (May 11).
STA Board adds Antonacci, Moore, Roberts
The Standardbred Transition Alliance (STA) welcomes three new directors to first terms on its Board of Directors. Chris Antonacci, Dr. Alison Moore and Dr. Andy Roberts will be joining the full board at next week’s Spring meeting for the consideration of 2023 accredited aftercare organizations and their corresponding grant awards.
Winning never gets old for Ron Burke
Ron Burke likes to win. Whether it is a low-level claiming race or Grand Circuit stakes — or even a steak dinner — the record-setting trainer remains motivated by the thrill of victory. Even after experiencing the feeling nearly 13,700 times in his Hall of Fame career, helping his stable accumulate purse earnings of now more than $300 million, it never gets old.
SOA of NY donates to the Standardbred Transition Alliance
At the May 6 Board of Directors meeting, the Standardbred Owners Association of New York (SOA) unanimously approved the motion made by director Ray Schnittker to donate $7,500 to the Standardbred Transition Alliance (STA).
Hail Mary ready for Elitlopp after 1:51.1f win
Hail Mary, who last year finished second in the Elitlopp at Solvalla, earned his ticket to race in the big dance later this month by winning the Meadow Road race at Solvalla in 1:51.1f.