The North American Standardbred Mixed Sale launched their official website this week which proudly displays their mandate: “To provide a live auction where people can get together to socialize and physically see high quality horses with industry leading pedigrees.’
Conkright returns from eight-year layoff, wins at Bucyrus (Ohio) matinee
Making his first driving appearance since 2016, Don Conkright teamed his 2-year-old pupil Winding Up to the fastest mile of the Bucyrus (Ohio) Matinee, held Sunday (June 2) at the Crawford County Fairgrounds.
Muskateer Hanover massive at Oak Grove; last three races abandoned
Off three straight strong efforts out of post eight at the top class, Muskateer Hanover landed a good draw and capitalized on the opportunity to go a lights-out 1:49.3 mile and win the $37,000 Open Handicap Pace as the 7-5 favorite on Monday (June 3) at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel.
Natameri scorches Plainridge Open in 1:49
They were flying at The Ridge on Monday afternoon (June 3) and Natameri led the way after registering a 1:49 flat victory in the $20,000 Open Handicap pacing feature, which was the fastest pacing mile of the year so far at Plainridge Park.
Carmen G. Cappotelli, 81, dies
Carmen Cappotelli was born February 22, 1943 in Batavia, New York. He was the son of Victor and Caroline (Yasso) Cappotelli. Carmen lived in Caledonia his entire life. In 1964 he married his next door neighbor, Patricia. Two years later, their daughter Lynn was born.
Layton Hanover Wins Harrington FFA, Callahan Wins Five
David Rovine, Kdp Stable and Mike Hall’s Layton Hanover ($4, Montrell Teague) was a 1:51.4 winner in the $22,500 Harrington Raceway Free-for-All Monday.
French Kronos easiest of winners at Pocono
In the $15,000 trotting feature on Monday (June 3) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, the Face Time Bourbon colt French Kronos couldn’t have had much of a harder trip early, but he then went on to the easiest of victories in a lifetime best of 1:53.2.
Bryan Quevedo’s first pari-mutuel driving win among Aces Sunday highlights
Bryan Quevedo, 20, notched his first pari-mutuel driving win on a soggy Sunday night program (June 2) at Running Aces.
Fantastic Voyage charts winning course at Ocean
Dawn Amiss’ homebred Fantastic Voyage protected pole position and powered clear of his six foes for a decisive 1:52.1 win in Sunday’s (June 2) $12,000 Open 1 Handicap Pace at Ocean Downs.
Probable starters for $200,000 Battle of Lake Erie announced
As June begins, that can only mean one thing: stakes season is about to get underway at MGM Northfield Park. Prepare for a thrilling spectacle as one of the track’s most prestigious events, the 38th Battle of Lake Erie, unfolds on Saturday (June 8). The race showcases a formidable group of the sport’s top veteran pacers. The box closes for the Battle of Lake Erie on Tuesday (June 4) at 9 a.m., but the list of probable starters features the who’s who of harness racing.