U.S. Trotting News – Page 1174

London Classic Yearling Sale sees large spike in entries for 2023

Posted on June 13, 2023June 15, 2023 from the London Classic Yearling Sale

The second edition of the London Classic Yearling Sale will take place this Oct. 17 and 18 at the Agriplex of the Western Fair District and organizers report that the response from consignors this year has been overwhelming.

It’s My Show tops Week 1 edition of Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll

Posted on June 13, 2023June 15, 2023 by Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager

Three-year-old male pacer It’s My Show, undefeated in five races this year and a finalist in Saturday’s C$1 million Pepsi North America Cup, tops the Week 1 edition of the 2023 Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll.

Hill and Ewart nominations due

Posted on June 13, 2023December 27, 2023 from Eldorado Scioto Downs

Nominations are due Thursday (June 15) for the Charlie Hill Memorial Trot and the Jim Ewart Memorial Pace to be held at Eldorado Scioto Downs on Super Night (Saturday, Sept. 9).

OHHA to live stream Ohio county fair races in 2023

Posted on June 13, 2023June 15, 2023 by Frank Fraas, OHHA Outreach and PR Coordinator

The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will again stream Ohio county fair races this summer.

Another six winners for Ron Burke in 2-year-old races at Gaitway Farm

Posted on June 12, 2023June 26, 2023 by Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager

None of Ron Burke’s six winners from last week’s opening round of qualifiers for 2-year-olds at Gaitway Farm were in action again this week but that didn’t prevent the trainer from having six more winners Monday (June 12) at the central New Jersey training center. Burke’s winners were male pacers Dancin Champion and Dream Bird, male trotters Craigieburn and Classic Landing, female pacer Monsoon, and female trotter Cahira Hanover. Dancin Champion, Craigieburn, and Monsoon were making their debuts.

Freshmen Flaunt In Kentucky Sire Stakes Opener

Posted on June 12, 2023June 14, 2023 from Oak Grove Racing Publicity

Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel welcomed 2-year-olds onto the track as the youngsters got the first miles of their career under their belt in four $25,000 divisions of Kentucky Sire Stakes opening preliminary on Monday (June 12).

Marquis Lafayette tops big day for Ranger, Cecere at Plainridge

Posted on June 12, 2023June 14, 2023 By Tim Bojarski for the Standardbred Owners of Massachusetts

Omne trium perfectum, or the rule of three, certainly applied to driver Bruce Ranger and trainer Domenico Cecere as good fortune befell a trio of their starters who won at Plainridge Park on Monday afternoon (June 12).

Kakaley wins seven at Pocono, including both features

Posted on June 12, 2023June 14, 2023 by PHHA for Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania

Driver Matt Kakaley, atop the standings at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, further added to his lead by recording seven victories on the Monday (June 12) afternoon card, including both divisions of the $15,000 trotting features.