The grandstand at the Macon County Fair facility was filled with enthusiastic fans Wednesday (June 7), witnessing eight divisions for 3-year-old Illinois bred pacers and trotters competing in the Downstate Classic on the Decatur half-mile oval.
Grand Circuit to Northfield and Mohawk this weekend
The $200,000 Battle of Lake Erie for older open pacers and $50,000 MGM Buckeye Distaff for top veteran Ohio-sired pacing mares will take place at MGM Northfield Park on Saturday (June 10).
Monticello cancels Thursday program
Live racing from Monticello has been canceled on Thursday (June 8) due to unsafe levels of toxic smoke from the fires in Canada.
NYSS trots into Tioga on Friday
Tioga Downs welcomes four New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for 3-year-old trotters — two for each sex — on Friday (June 9).
Northern Express, Foster headline Wednesday Harrington program
Northern Express ($5.00, Russell Foster) was a 1:55.2 winner in the $20,000 Open Trot Wednesday (June 7) at Harrington Raceway.
Harrah’s Philadelphia cancels Thursday races
Harrah’s Philadelphia has canceled live racing for Thursday (June 8) due to the anticipated air quality from the Canadian wildfires.
Maiden Voyage repeats in Philly feature; Miller rolls a seven
The Muscle Hill sophomore filly Maiden Voyage is now two-for-three in 2023 after winning Wednesday’s (June 7) $12,600 featured trot at Harrah’s Philadelphia. Trotting her own last quarter in :28 while rallying from third, Maiden Voyage lowered her mark to 1:55 under the guidance of the meet’s top driver, Tim Tetrick, for trainer Anette Lorentzon and S R F Stable.
Woodbine Mohawk Park cancels Thursday races
Due to the Environment Canada Special Air Quality Alert for Toronto, and consistent with the advice received from veterinarians, medical practitioners, and other racing officials including the AGCO, Woodbine has made the decision to cancel the race card at Mohawk Park on Thursday (June 8) with the primary consideration being the health and safety of the horses and racing participants. Woodbine has also cancelled Thursday’s Thoroughbred race card.
Beryl C. Taylor, VMD, 73, dies
Beryl C. Taylor, VMD, 73, a New Jersey equine veterinarian who cared for generations of broodmares and foals that went on to race at tracks around the world, died May 23, 2023, after a short illness.
Attention Oak Grove horsemen
If you are bringing horses onto the property, it is required by the state of Kentucky that they have a current EIA (Coggins) test dated within the last 12 months and a health paper for each animal entering.