Several weeks ago, Bruce Ranger was asked when he may reach his historic 10,000-win plateau. Like a wise soothsayer, he replied, “It will probably happen at Plainridge.”
Lou’s Sweetrevenge goes lifetime best at Plainridge
Plainville, MA — Despite being handicapped with post eight in a top field of pacers, Lou’s Sweetrevenge convincingly scored his second straight victory in the $25,000 Winners-Over Pace at Plainridge Park and…
Camluck Classic night taking shape
The Raceway at the Western Fair District is gearing up for one of the biggest nights in Canadian harness racing on May 26. The C$150,000 Camluck Classic, presented by Seelster Farms, is now just over two weeks way and the race office is busy putting together this year’s field. The Raceway will be announcing some of the confirmed starters via social media in the coming days.
Ammo hits the target at Philly in 2023 debut
Ammo, last year’s Breeders Crown champion 2-year-old male pacer, easily won his 2023 purse debut, a $12,600 pacing co-feature at Harrah’s Philadelphia, in 1:51.2 on Thursday afternoon (May 11).
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for May 12
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (May 12).
CHHA scholarship deadline approaching
The application is available for the Christian Harness Horsemen’s Association scholarships. It can be found at www.chha.net. Completed applications, including all attachments, must be postmarked or emailed to Lisa Schwartz by May 31.
Derby Day dynamite at Big M
The action was fast and furious last Saturday afternoon (May 6).
onGait introduces Perfect Trip
onGait.com is about to release Perfect Trip, designed to make horse shipping what onGait is to buying and selling horses.
STA Board adds Antonacci, Moore, Roberts
The Standardbred Transition Alliance (STA) welcomes three new directors to first terms on its Board of Directors. Chris Antonacci, Dr. Alison Moore and Dr. Andy Roberts will be joining the full board at next week’s Spring meeting for the consideration of 2023 accredited aftercare organizations and their corresponding grant awards.
Winning never gets old for Ron Burke
Ron Burke likes to win. Whether it is a low-level claiming race or Grand Circuit stakes — or even a steak dinner — the record-setting trainer remains motivated by the thrill of victory. Even after experiencing the feeling nearly 13,700 times in his Hall of Fame career, helping his stable accumulate purse earnings of now more than $300 million, it never gets old.