When you talk about a guy who puts in a good day’s work, as the saying goes, driver Jim Marohn Jr. may be the classic example when it comes to harness racing. Racing in mainly overnights, Marohn has won titles at numerous tracks around the country, most recently at Freehold last season. He has garnered 5,522 career victories and his horses have collected $46.1 million in purses.
Delaware Standardbred Owners Association accepting applications for new Executive Director
The Delaware Standardbred Owners Association (DSOA) is accepting applications for a new Executive Director of the organization.
Trotting series continue Tuesday at Pocono
Two of the three $20,000 second-round divisions of the Bobby Weiss Series for sophomore trotting fillies saw repeat winners in Tuesday’s (April 18) action at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, but the other success story, the debutante Kaddari — who, like the other Weiss winners is a daughter of Walner — posted the fastest time of 1:55.1.
Fields drawn for Borgata, Matchmaker finals
The biggest card on the harness racing calendar so far in 2023 will take place on Monday night (April 24) at MGM Yonkers Raceway as the $511,000 MGM Borgata Pacing Series and $328,000 Blue Chip Matchmaker Series finals take place.
Bob Marston notches 600th training win
Trainer Bob Marston earned the 600th win of his career on Tuesday afternoon (April 18) at Plainridge Park, when stable newcomer Top Down (Kevin Switzer Jr., $5.20) turned a first-over move into a 2:00 victory in a $12,500 conditioned trot.
Quiksilvr Bluechip is Kirby’s shining light
Quiksilvr Bluechip might not always be a joy to be around, but the trotter never ceases to bring a smile to Vic Kirby’s face. Kirby and his partners purchased Quiksilvr Bluechip near the end of his 3-year-old season for $24,000 at the Standardbred Horse Sale’s mixed sale in November 2019. Since then, the son of Credit Winner-Sea Raven has won 21 races and earned $344,202.
USHDC makes Oak Grove debut, raises money for charity
The United States Harness Drivers Club (USHDC) made its Kentucky debut on Sunday (April 16) at Oak Grove Racing when Ayr Pioneer GB captured the afternoon’s ninth race for amateur driver Dein Spriggs.
Mercer County Harness Horsemen’s Association to hold matinee on May 13
The Mercer County Harness Horsemen’s Association will hold their annual matinee on Saturday (May 13) at noon in Celina, Ohio.
Chad Moore, 46, dies
Chad Philip Moore, 46, of Washington Court House, Ohio, died April 17, 2023, at his home. His death was sudden and unexpected.
Isitlikeitlooks crushes in Oak Grove twin feature
Driver Joey Putnam promptly braced for a far-turn push from Crius N Rock and hit a gear his peers could not, steaming over the Oak Grove dirt to an open-length score with Isitlikeitlooks in the latter division of the two featured $12,000 conditioned pacing events on Monday afternoon (April 17).