Clark Stables and Tina Clark’s That Ole Bar Stool ($3.00, Art Stafford Jr.) was a 1:55.2 winner in Wednesday’s (May 8) featured $22,500 Open Trot at Harrington Raceway.
Scioto set to open 2024 meeting
The draws for the first three cards of the 2024 Eldorado Scioto Downs race meet have been completed, with 16 races scheduled for each night.
Anurka, Ruthmae Hanover share honors at Buffalo
Anurka ($5.10) had things all her own way while Ruthmae Hanover ($25.00) pulled an 11-1 upset to highlight their respective featured $9,000 paces for fillies and mares at Buffalo Raceway on Wednesday afternoon (May 8).
Shenandoah to host Foiled Again at birthday celebration Saturday
Legendary harness horse Foiled Again will celebrate his 20th birthday at Shenandoah Downs this Saturday (May 11) in afternoon festivities that include a “Happy Birthday” singalong, free cake and cupcakes, and a meet-and-greet with the equine legend where fans can get their picture taken with him.
OHHA Freshman Focus to feature Steck and McCown barns
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will feature the 2-year-olds in training from the Ron and Kila Steck Stable and the Jessica and Cam McCown Stable in this week’s edition of Freshman Focus.
Cloggs For Real unclogging road blocks in 2024
Cloggs For Real won his opening Maryland Sires Stakes leg in 2023 as a 2-year old and looked poised for a big freshman campaign. Then, like some young athletes, immaturity and soundness issues cost him that potential almost immediately.
Arrangements announced for Michael “Mickey” Burke Sr.
Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Michael (Mickey) James Burke Sr., 87, of Fredericktown, Pa., died unexpectedly May 6, 2024, in Florida. He was surrounded by his family.
Last call for HHYF scholarship applications
The deadline for HHYF scholarship applications is approaching fast. Completed online applications are due by June 1, but early submission is encouraged.
Swedish Starlet N goes career best in Plainridge distaff feature
Plainville, MA — Fresh off a two week break, Swedish Starlet N returned to action and made every pole a winning one as she took the $18,000 fillies and mares Open II pacing feature at Plainridge Park on Tuesday afternoon (May 7).
Swan Flyers slides to Victory in Oak Grove Open Trot
Oak Grove, KY — Perched in the pocket behind his tempo-setting stablemate, Swan Flyer found a seam to the inside and powered through to a 1:53 victory in the $33,000 Open Trot at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Tuesday (May 7).