View Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 17, 2023 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the USTA…
Etonnant back as a winner
The French trotter Etonnant, who won the Elitlopp last year, returned to action Thursday afternoon (March 16) at the track in Caen in Normandy.
Verruso upsets in NAADA race at Yonkers
Sent off as the second longest shot on the board, Call Me Thefireman and Anthony Verruso cleared command from the outermost post and landed the spoils in the $10,000 North American Amateur Drivers Club Trot at MGM Yonkers Raceway on Thursday night (March 16).
Penzance Hanover claims fifth consecutive win at Bally’s Dover
Penzance Hanover charged home to claim his fifth consecutive win at Bally’s Dover on Thursday night (March 16).
Career best nets Leonard’s Legacy a Preferred win at Rosecroft
Trae Porter and Leonard’s Legacy had poor drawing luck two weeks in a row which prevented him from being a factor at Rosecroft’s $17,500 top open level.
Standardbreds represented at Eastern Shore career event
Ocean Downs Racing, the Cloverleaf Standardbred Owners Association, the Maryland Standardbred Breeders and the Maryland Standardbred Race Fund hosted an exhibit at the Junior Achievement Inspire event held at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, in Salisbury, Md., from March 14-16.
Officer Jim eyes another Open victory at Cal Expo
Officer Jim, who has captured five of his last six starts in sparkling fashion, heads the cast for Friday night’s (March 17) Open Pace at Cal Expo.
Big M streak of $3 million handles stands at 19
By industry standards, 2022 was a solid year at The Meadowlands as far as business goes. Average nightly handle was $2.75 million and betting surpassed the “magic” $3 million mark 23 times during a year that saw 85 race cards contested at the mile oval.
5 in Front: Sylvain Descheneaux
Twice monthly until April, a familiar Woodbine Mohawk Park horse person will step into the spotlight to answer a handful of fun, offbeat questions, while giving readers a unique perspective into their personality on and off the racetrack.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for March 17
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (March 17).