MGM Northfield Park, in partnership with the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association, is proud to announce that free past performances for both nights of the Northfield/Pompano Driver’s Challenge will be provided.
Oak Grove’s first week draw schedule announced
Oak Grove Racing and Gaming is set to open Sunday (April 16). The draw for opening day will be Tuesday (April 11) with the box closing at 1 p.m. (CDT).
Qualifiers at Springfield on Thursday (April 13)
Weather permitting, qualifiers will be held at Springfield, Ill., on Thursday (April 13) at 11 a.m.
Harness horse training day on May 13 at Goshen, Ind., Fairgrounds
There will be a harness horse training day, with a starting car, on May 13 at the Goshen, Ind., Fairgrounds. Post time will be 11 a.m.
TNT Blue Chip dynamite again at Pocono
Normally the Weiss Series for sophomore trotting males would be the Sunday evening feature during April at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, but that series was rerouted to Saturday night this week to honor the wishes of horsemen who did not want to race on Easter.
Charities and format announced for Driver’s Challenge at MGM Northfield Park
There is a lot of anticipation and excitement ahead of the Northfield/Pompano Driver’s Challenge on Tuesday (April 11) in partnership with the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association. Representing Team Northfield is the American Cancer Society of Cleveland, and representing Team Pompano will be the Standardbred Transition Alliance.
Jet’s Sureshot soars in Northville Downs Open
Jet’s Sureshot (Jereme’s Jet-Cadie’s Sure Shot) came up big with driver Kim Pluta to win the Saturday night (April 8) $10,800 featured Open Handicap Pace at Northville Downs.
Joesstar Of Mia A wins seasonal debut at Buffalo
Joesstar Of Mia A ($5.70) made his seasonal debut an impressive one as he collected the victory in Buffalo Raceway’s $15,500 Open Pace on Saturday evening (April 8) in 1:54.1 over the fast track. He turned back Secrecy by 1-1/2 lengths with Stop Action rolling into third.
Hillexotic, ‘Baby Nicky’ win at Big M
Hillexotic and Nicholas Beach may have used different tactics, but both came up winners in the co-featured events at The Meadowlands Saturday night (April 8).
Coastal doubles up in $19,000 Filly and Mare Open at MGM Northfield Park
Sometimes patience and perseverance pays off. Coastal (Downbytheseaside) proved that in Saturday night’s (April 8) $19,000 Filly and Mare Open Pace at MGM Northfield Park as she bided her time en route to victory.