A substantial class hike made punters overlook Who’s Got The Move’s convincing 4-1/2-length victory from just last week, and their wagering discard provided big dividends for those who came back for more as Who’s Got The Move repeated and won Thursday’s (Feb. 16) $9,500 co-featured pace at Batavia Downs — at 39-1.
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Alexa Skye, Owen share spotlight at Miami Valley
After finishing second or third in each of her last six starts, Alexa Skye finally burst through for victory in Thursday’s (Feb. 16) $28,000 Mares Open at Miami Valley.
Striking Count tops Blooded Horse Winter Sale
The 60th annual Blooded Horse Winter Sale was held Wednesday (Feb. 15) at the Champions Center, in Springfield, Ohio.
Jimmy Freight set for 2023 debut
“Jimmy Jets” is ready for takeoff. Millionaire pacer Jimmy Freight, who saw an injury halt his 2022 campaign in September, will begin this season Saturday (Feb. 18) at The Meadowlands, where he is the 2-1 morning-line favorite in a $23,000 conditioned race. The 8-year-old stallion, aka “Jimmy Jets,” will start from post six with Scott Zeron driving for trainer Brett Pelling.
Divine Art puts streak on the line Sunday
Divine Art will look to win her 18th straight race when she heads the cast for Sunday night’s (Feb. 19) $20,000 Sire Stakes for the 4-year-old pacing mares at Cal Expo.
Standardbreds at Horse World Expo in Pennsylvania
A group of Standardbreds will be featured at the Pennsylvania Horse World Expo in Harrisburg, Pa., March 2–5.
Illinois trotting queen to race again in 2023
Should she keep racing, or step down from her throne? That question pertains to the fate of long-time Illinois trotting queen Annas Lucky Star.
Always B First lives up to her name in Dover distaff
After working to clear the lead from her outside post, Always B First narrowly survived a late onslaught of challengers to prevail in a four-horse photo in Wednesday night’s (Feb. 15) $25,000 Mares Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover.
Angel Nation becomes Miami Valley’s fastest trotter of 2023
Angel Nation sped to the quickest trotting mile of the year at Miami Valley on Monday (Feb. 15), winning the $30,000 Open Trot in 1:52.4.
Robertson enjoying the ride with Single Girl
Missy Robertson hopes Single Girl will follow in her mom’s footsteps as a successful broodmare someday, but until that time comes, Robertson will continue to delight in watching the homebred pacer give her all on the racetrack.