Muscle Gene came from off the pace to capture the opening race trot on Friday (June 2) at Cumberland, with his owner Ron Cushing in the bike. Trained by Heidi Gibbs, the 5-year-old son of Musclesprinctonian tripped the timer in a swift 2:00.1, giving the husband and wife team their first win of the season with the horse.
Drama Act, Allard big winners at Philly Friday
The Well Said mare Drama Act, who closed powerfully from last in the Betsy Ross Pace here at Harrah’s Philadelphia last Sunday (May 28) to miss by only 2-1/4 lengths, was sent to the top in Friday (June 2) afternoon’s $20,000 Open handicap pace at the southeastern Pennsylvania oval and came home in a blistering :53.2 to win in 1:50.
Pylons Pay Off For J-s Hopscotch At Buffalo
After four consecutive starts from the rail in Buffalo Raceway’s $15,500 Open Trot with no victories, J-s Hopscotch ($11.40) got another kick at the can from the pylons and this time he was finally successful with a head decision over Batting Stats in 1:58.0 over the fast track on Friday afternoon (June 2).
$15,871.54 Jackpot hit at Running Aces
One sharp handicapper was able to solve the 20-cent Pick-5 Jackpot wager at Running Aces on Thursday (June 1) to take down the entire pool and Jackpot.
The First Mile to stream Gaitway, Magical Acres qualifiers
Harness racing participants and fans worldwide will again be able to watch the 2-year-old races and qualifiers held at Gaitway Farm and Magical Acres all through the month of June as The First Mile, presented by onGait and produced by 412 Communications, kicks off its third season on Monday (June 5).
For Once Inmy Life and Wicked Character look to repeat in Ohio Sires Stakes action
For Once Inmy Life and Wicked Character will look to go two-for-two in Ohio Sires Stakes action Saturday night (June 3) when MGM Northfield Park hosts the second leg for 3-year-old pacing colts. Two divisions will be contested, each with a purse of $55,000.
Redwood Hanover looks to shore up Cup hopes in Somebeachsomewhere test
Redwood Hanover, trained and co-owned by Anthony Beaton, takes on seven rivals in one of three C$75,000 Somebeachsomewhere Stakes divisions, Saturday night (June 3) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
PBR Street Gang looks for fourth win in Maine
Bruce and Mary Beth Ranger’s PBR Street Gang has been a model of consistency since arriving in their stable in early March. If you throw out the line on Cinco de Mayo, where he made an uncharacteristic break after the three-quarter pole, he has been pretty close to perfect.
ICF 2-year-olds debut in Preview
Memorial Day is behind us, and June is here. With the arrival of the new month comes the debut of 2-year-old racing in Illinois.
Stonebridge Helios draws Svanstedt praise
It is not often Ake Svanstedt can do something he’s never done before, but that might be the case Saturday (June 3) at Woodbine Mohawk Park. Svanstedt could have the race-time betting favorite in a Grand Circuit pacing race for the first time in his training career. Long known for his prowess with trotters, first during a Hall of Fame career in his native Sweden and bolstered since arriving in the U.S. by two Hambletonian wins and five Dan Patch Award trophies, Svanstedt will send out 2-1 morning-line choice Stonebridge Helios in Saturday’s first of two C$66,500 divisions of the Graduate Series for 4-year-old pacers.