Lexington’s Red Mile is set to open Sunday (July 23) with a “Better for the Bettor” agenda featuring the lowest takeout on Pick-4 and Pick-5 wagers in history along with a rich stakes program featuring many of harness racing’s top horses, drivers and trainers.
Inter Mischief has no trouble in Philadelphia feature
The International Moni sophomore colt Inter Mischief welcomed a dropdown from stakes company on Thursday afternoon (July 20) at Harrah’s Philadelphia, capturing the $14,400 featured trot in 1:54.4 on the hot day.
NYSS sophomore pacing fillies tackle Tioga on Sunday
Tioga Downs welcomes two divisions of the New York Sire Stakes for 3-year-old pacing fillies on Sunday (July 23).
Sophomore pacing colts take center stage Monday at Monticello Raceway
The “glamour division” of 3-year-old pacing colts will visit Monticello Raceway on Monday (July 24). The eight-race card features two divisions of New York Sire Stakes, with each split racing for $60,300, and three heats of the Excelsior Series, with each dash worth $20,000. On the line is over $180,000 in total purses.
Emma Wahlberg regains lead in Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series
The Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series visited the Ottawa County Fair at Oak Harbor, Ohio, on Monday (July 17) with Jennifer Main driving Linnycalledfrankie to victory in 2:02.1.
$100,000 up for grabs in OSS action Saturday at MGM Northfield Park
The Sire Stakes season is in full swing at MGM Northfield Park, with the sophomore male pacers taking center stage on Saturday (July 22). The event features nine pacers lining up for one $100,000 dash for the cash.
Resilience one to watch on big OSS weekend at Woodbine Mohawk Park
The Ontario Sires Stakes are descending on Woodbine Mohawk Park this weekend with six Gold races on Friday and Saturday and each division going for over C$100,000.
Updates to Jimmy Freight Stakes conditions
Following review and consultation with industry stakeholders, Woodbine and Adriano Sorella have adjusted the conditions for the inaugural C$100,000 Jimmy Freight Stakes.
Hanover Shoe Farms preserves over 1,700 acres
The Gettysburg Times is reporting that internationally recognized horse breeding operation Hanover Shoe Farms in Adams County, Pa., has preserved over 1,700 acres thanks to the support of local, state and federal programs.
Cream of ICF sophomores to duke it out
Week seven of Hawthorne’s ten-week downstate meeting is in the record books and some ICF youngers have already stepped up as major contenders for next month’s Springfield and Du Quoin State Fair championships.