Three-time Dan Patch Award-winning female trotter Manchego delivered her first foal, a filly by Walner, at 10:45 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 2) at Kentuckiana Farms. Manchego, owned by Barry Guariglia’s Black Horse Racing, retired in 2021.
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Robust support of Breeders Crown program generates purse hikes
The Breeders Crown, harness racing’s year-end championship series, will raise purses on six of the 12 divisions of Breeders Crown races to be held at Harrah’s Hoosier Park on Friday (Oct. 27) and Saturday (Oct. 28).
ARCI: Potential regulatory chaos necessitates another delay of FTC action on HISA rules
The Association of Racing Commissioners International has formally asked the Federal Trade Commission to set aside and temporarily not approve proposed anti-doping and medication control rules proposed by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority until the constitutionality of the HISA Act is determined by the courts.
Minnesota County Fair award winners announced
Minnesota Harness Racing, Inc. has announced the Minnesota County Fair award winners for 2022.
Porter pockets Leonard’s Legacy to upset win at Rosecroft
The 13-1 shot Leonard’s Legacy sat a pocket trip behind leader Can’t Beach That and passed him to the inside in the final strides to score a win in the $17,500 Maryland Exclusive Handicap at Rosecroft Thursday night (Feb. 2).
TDN – Letter to the Editor: HISA Smack Down
Letter to the Editor published by Thoroughbred Daily News from Association of Racing Commissioners International President Ed Martin
‘Artie’ ready for debut party at Big M
Australian-born millionaire Lochinvar Art, who arrived in the U.S. stable of trainer Shane Tritton in October, is set to make his North American debut Saturday at The Meadowlands in a $27,500 conditioned pace. The 8-year-old stallion, a multiple Group 1 winner and track-record-setter Down Under, will face seven foes and is 5-1 on the morning line.
Backstreet Shadow shines in the Open Pace at Bally’s Dover
Dover, DE – Backstreet Shadow won the Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Thursday (Feb. 2) night. Penzance Hanover and Whitecookie were in a private duel as they were launched from…
Kevin Cummings wins six at Batavia Downs
Batavia, NY – Kevin Cummings, who was Batavia Downs’ leading driver of 2022, moved back into first place for dash victories in 2023 after winning six of the 11 races programmed on Thursday afternoon (Feb.2) including winning five in a row from race three to race seven.
Open Trot headlines Friday Cal Expo card
Silverhill Volo and Pridecrest, who have accounted for the last two clashes at the head of the class, get another chance to settle the score in Friday night’s (Feb. 3) featured $8,800 Open Trot at Cal Expo.