Finding herself shuffled to a joint last with a quarter-mile to go in a stacked field, it was a surprise that Max Contract shook free and rallied to a 19-1 upset in Sunday’s (May 28) Betsy Ross Mares Pace at Harrah’s Philadelphia to most everyone.
Hohneck of France captures Elitlopp
The 6-year-old French trotter Hohneck, owned and trained by Phillippe Allaire and with Gabriele Gelormini in the bike, was an easy winner of the prestigious Elitlopp on Sunday (May 28) at Solvalla, timed in 1:50.4f.
Prairie Panther grabs feature at Tioga
Prairie Panther (Ridge Warren) captured the featured $11,000 Open II Handicap Pace at Tioga Downs on Sunday (May 28).
Kentucky 4-year-old series culminate Monday at Oak Grove
A much-anticipated rubber match between I Did It Myway and All Or Nothing — both two-time preliminary winners — headlines the culmination of the Kentucky Standardbred Development Fund 4-year-old series on Monday (May 29) at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel.
Kentucky Proud Series returns; Shehan gets 1,000th driving win
Fair racing returned to Kentucky Saturday (May 27) with the Washington County Fair, held at the Marion County Fairgrounds. The first Kentucky Proud Series of the season featured 19 races for 2- and 3-year-old Kentucky eligible horses.
James Thomas “Tom” Sweeney Jr., 88, dies
James Thomas “Tom” Sweeney Jr., 88, a lifetime resident of Hadley, Mich., died May 24, 2023.
Racing For Three and High Flyin’ Filly repeat winners in Buckeye Stallion Series
Six divisions of the Buckeye Stallion Series for 3-year-old pacing fillies highlighted the 15-race card Saturday night at MGM Northfield Park.
Ranger wins three during Cumberland’s Bruce Ranger weekend
Bruce Ranger won three races on Saturday, which was the second afternoon of the weekend’s racing action at Cumberland that was named in his honor.
Waitforever N repeats in $20,000 Distaff at MGM Northfield Park
Waitforever N continued to assert herself as one of the top mares at MGM Northfield Park as she scored her second straight victory in the $20,000 Filly and Mare Open on Saturday.
Brilliant Beauty takes feature at Tioga
Brilliant Beauty (Tyler Miller) held on by a nose to capture the $13,000 Open 1-2 Handicap Fillies & Mare Pace at Tioga Downs on Saturday .