Desperate Man, Pleaseletmeknow and Backstreet Shadow gave driver Matt Kakaley and trainer Travis Alexander victories in the three $50,000 divisions of the fourth round of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series at MGM Yonkers Raceway on Monday night (April 8).
Whitton and Stillwell capture United States Harness Driving Club events
The United States Harness Driving Club had a “double feature” at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming on Monday (April 8) and top honors went to amateur drivers Cassidy Whitton and Jacob Stillwell, each scoring convincing victories in their respective events.
Fayette County Harness Horseman Association to host annual matinee on May 19
The Fayette County Harness Horseman Association will be having their annual matinee on Sunday (May 19) at the Fayette County Fairgrounds. Post time will be 12:30 p.m.
Rocks Shining Star Breaks Through in Oak Grove Open
Off a strong runner-up finish last week, Rocks Shining Star avenged his defeat with an aggressive trip to take the $30,000 Open Pace on Monday (April 8) at Oak Grove Gaming, Racing & Hotel.
Weiss, Game of Claims Series provide Pocono action
Four Sixes, a Six Pack colt, is undefeated in three 2024 starts after recording a 1:55 victory in one of four $20,000 first-round prelims of the Bobby Weiss Series for 3-year-old trotting males on as nice a Monday (April 8) afternoon as you could want at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
Illinois qualifiers to be held on Friday at Illinois State Fairgrounds
Qualifiers will be held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield on Friday (April 12) at 11 a.m. Entries can be made by calling 217.299.0721 on Thursday (April 11) between 9-10 a.m.
Aflame Hanover equals Shenandoah all-time track record
Tony and Linda Schadel’s Aflame Hanover equaled the Shenandoah Downs track record time of 1:52.1 in Sunday’s (April 7) $8,000 Winners Over pacing feature which highlighted the ninth season opening race weekend in Woodstock.
Stacy Chiodo replaces Jacquie Ingrassia as USTA District 12 director
U.S. Trotting Association District 12 Chairperson Jeff Gregory has informed the Association that trainer/driver Stacy Chiodo has been selected to serve the remainder of Jacquie Ingrassia’s term on the Board of Directors, which will expire in 2025.
SPHO-NJ seeking show sponsors
We are excited to share that the SPHO-NJ will be hosting the 30th annual National Standardbred Horse Show this year on the Friday-Sunday of Sept. 20-22, at the Horse Park of New Jersey.
Cumberland qualifiers set for Tuesday
Eight qualifying races are carded and ready to roll at First Tracks Cumberland (Maine) on Tuesday (April 9). Sixty horses filled the entry box for the 11:30 a.m. post time, which will be broadcast on the Racetrack Television Network.