Making his first start since Jan. 27 but coming off two impressive qualifiers at Northfield Park, Patrikthepiranha A returned to Massachusetts and looked to be in midseason form after winning the $25,000 Winners-Over pacing feature in impressive style at Plainridge Park on Thursday afternoon (April 20).
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Im Offngone N on a roll at Miami Valley
Im Offngone N won her second straight Mares Open at Miami Valley on Thursday (April 20), using a strong stretch brush to collar Single Girl and Trick Of The Light in 1:51.2.
Simpson pleads guilty to drug alteration, misbranding
Reports have surfaced that Standardbred horseman Brandon Simpson has pleaded guilty to claims of drug alternation and misbranding in conjunction with the doping ring brought to light in March 2020.
Up-and-comers featured at Philly Thursday
A trio of $13,500 contests for up-and-coming horses topped the bill of fare at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Thursday afternoon (April 20).
Spring Fling to begin at Cumberland
he Spring Fling Late Closing Series is set to begin at Cumberland Raceway this weekend, featuring several legs going postward on Friday (April 21) and Saturday (April 22) at the iconic Southern Maine oval.
Lloyd Arnold, Sire Stakes at Cal Expo
The $12,500 Lloyd Arnold Pace headed by the streaking Officer Jim and a $25,000 Sire Stakes for the 3-year-old male pacers featuring Polar Storm are the main attractions on Friday night’s (April 21) Cal Expo program.
Ontario Racing releases Annual Business Plan
Ontario Racing has released its Annual Business Plan (ABP) for the 2024 fiscal year beginning on April 1, 2023.
Another strong bench for Team Miller
Quality and quantity are a formidable combination in any sport, including harness racing. It paid off for Team Miller in last season’s Illinois-bred 2-year-old pacing colt division and it could very well be the key of getting the job done again as 3-year-olds.
Grand Circuit features Blue Chip Matchmaker and MGM Borgata Pacing series finals
The Grand Circuit at Yonkers on Monday (April 24) features the $511,000 MGM Borgata final, a $100,000 consolation and a $50,000 consolation in the event for open pacers and the $328,200 Blue Chip Matchmaker final and $75,000 consolation in the event for open pacing mares.
Hail Mary wins in 1:53f at Solvalla
Top Swedish trotter Hail Mary was victorious in his first race in 2023 at Solvalla.