Tioga Downs welcomes four New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for 3-year-old trotters — two for each sex — on Friday (June 9).
Northern Express, Foster headline Wednesday Harrington program
Northern Express ($5.00, Russell Foster) was a 1:55.2 winner in the $20,000 Open Trot Wednesday (June 7) at Harrington Raceway.
Harrah’s Philadelphia cancels Thursday races
Harrah’s Philadelphia has canceled live racing for Thursday (June 8) due to the anticipated air quality from the Canadian wildfires.
Maiden Voyage repeats in Philly feature; Miller rolls a seven
The Muscle Hill sophomore filly Maiden Voyage is now two-for-three in 2023 after winning Wednesday’s (June 7) $12,600 featured trot at Harrah’s Philadelphia. Trotting her own last quarter in :28 while rallying from third, Maiden Voyage lowered her mark to 1:55 under the guidance of the meet’s top driver, Tim Tetrick, for trainer Anette Lorentzon and S R F Stable.
Woodbine Mohawk Park cancels Thursday races
Due to the Environment Canada Special Air Quality Alert for Toronto, and consistent with the advice received from veterinarians, medical practitioners, and other racing officials including the AGCO, Woodbine has made the decision to cancel the race card at Mohawk Park on Thursday (June 8) with the primary consideration being the health and safety of the horses and racing participants. Woodbine has also cancelled Thursday’s Thoroughbred race card.
Beryl C. Taylor, VMD, 73, dies
Beryl C. Taylor, VMD, 73, a New Jersey equine veterinarian who cared for generations of broodmares and foals that went on to race at tracks around the world, died May 23, 2023, after a short illness.
Attention Oak Grove horsemen
If you are bringing horses onto the property, it is required by the state of Kentucky that they have a current EIA (Coggins) test dated within the last 12 months and a health paper for each animal entering.
Lochinvar Art A and Leonidas A set to renew rivalry on Saturday at MGM Northfield Park
Saturday’s (June 10) $200,000 Battle of Lake Erie features many storylines, but racing fans may be surprised to hear that two competitors in the strong field have faced each other on two continents. Lochinvar Art A and Leonidas A found their way to the United States at different times, but their paths had crossed long before this Saturday’s “War on the Shore.”
Freshmen in action at Pocono qualifiers
Ten fields of 2-year-olds went behind the starting gate at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Wednesday morning (June 7) with two divisions for colts of each gait, and three each for their filly counterparts.
Buckeye Stallion Series to MGM Northfield Park on Wednesday
Five divisions of 3-year-old colt pacers will take to the MGM Northfield Park track Wednesday night (June 7) in search of a win in the second leg of the Buckeye Stallions Series. A total of $100,000 will be on the line with each division carrying a purse of $20,000.