Belmont Royale N won the local Open Pace for the second time this season when on Monday (July 6), the Melissa Beckwith trainee parlayed a pocket ride to victory.
Freshman pacing colts contest Pocono Stakes
Two-year-old pacing colts and geldings made their first stakes appearances Monday (July 6) afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, contesting three $30,000 divisions of their Pennsylvania All-Stars event.
Three Opens topped rain-soaked Plainridge program Monday
A trio of $25,000 top class Open events headlined the bill at Plainridge Park on Monday (July 6) afternoon and despite heavy rain and an off-track to contend with, stout performances were turned in by all three winners.
Wager On Me Notches 50th Career Win
George and Tina Dennis Racing’s Wager On Me ($31.20, Mike Cole) was an upset 1:52.3 winner in the $22,500 Open Pace Monday (July 6) at Harrington Raceway.
Miki’s Big Bang game in Oak Grove KYSS Win
Jamie Sullivan trainee Miki’s Big Bang ground forward from off the speed to tackle strung-out leader Midnight Drive and clinch the win in the $60,000 Kentucky Sire Stakes (KYSS) “A” division for 2-year-old pacing colts and geldings on Monday afternoon (July 6) at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel.
Vernon Downs post time change to 12:15 p.m. Friday (July 10).
Vernon Downs has amended post time on Friday (July 10) from 5:05 p.m. to 12:15 p.m. (EDT).
Blooded Horse Sales Company mourns passing of longtime president Jerry M. Haws
It is with profound sorrow and immense respect that the Blooded Horse Sales Company announces the passing of the company’s longtime general manager and president, Jerry M. Haws. He was 85.
Rookie Grand Circuit races set to begin at Woodbine Mohawk Park
Woodbine Mohawk Park is set to ramp up its Grand Circuit 2-year-old stakes with the Tompkins-Geers first up followed by a new format and increased purses for the Dream Maker, Whenuwishuponastar, Millard Farms and Pure Ivory.
Meadows Monday Memo: Supplemental entry reminder
Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
Big stakes card Wednesday at Buffalo Raceway
Buffalo Raceway is going to be a busy place on Wednesday afternoon (July 8) as the New York Sire Stakes and Excelsior Series will dominate the 15-race program that gets underway at 2:30 p.m. (EDT).