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Hoof Beats June 2023
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Memorial fund for Waylon Eugene Winters
Tuesday (May 30) there was a tragic accident at the Fayette County (Ohio) Fairgrounds involving the son of Mark and Candace Winters.
Fourever Boy no ‘kid’ anymore
Tim Twaddle saw steady improvement from Fourever Boy throughout the horse’s first two seasons of racing, and the trainer hopes that trend continues in 2023 as his 4-year-old stallion works toward facing the sport’s top older pacers later in the campaign. Fourever Boy, a multiple Grand Circuit winner and 2022 Pennsylvania Sire Stakes champion, has earned $842,888 in his career for owners Twaddle and Micki Rae Stables. The horse already has a big win this season, capturing the $193,880 Charles Juravinski Memorial Cup for 4-year-old male pacers May 21 at Flamboro Downs.
Meadowlands Horseplay Car Giveaway gives back in May
Horseplay, a fan favorite promotion, began Friday (May 5) at The Meadowlands.
“Quest for the Governor’s Cup” kicks off June 1-2 at Converse Fairgrounds
The opening round in the Indiana fair circuit’s “Quest for the Governor’s Cup” kicks off Thursday (June 1) and Friday (June 2) at the Converse Fairgrounds.
Five fields of 2-year-olds in qualifiers at Pocono
Five fields of 2-year-olds got their initial competitive action during Wednesday morning (May 31) qualifiers at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
Woodbine introduces Swinger/Omni wager
Woodbine Entertainment management today announced the addition of the Swinger/Omni to its wagering menus for Woodbine Racetrack and Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Grand Circuit returns Saturday to Mohawk Park
The first “Super Saturday” of the stakes season is set for this weekend at Woodbine Mohawk Park. The Somebeachsomewhere, Graduate Series and Miss Versatility are all carded to take place on Saturday’s 11-race card. A total of seven Grand Circuit stakes divisions will be contested.
Saddle Up back on top at Running Aces
The Tuesday evening (May 30) harness racing program at Running Aces featured the weekly Open Handicap Pace, which drew a field of seven for the $18,500 contest.