Joe Bongiorno had an excellent day of competition at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Thursday (Oct. 22) – with a couple of unusual statistical quirks during it.
GLADA hosts UK drivers in Northfield series
The Great Lakes Amateur Driving Association (GLADA) played host to Great Britain’s top amateur drivers in a two-race event at Northfield Park on Wednesday (Oct. 21) with the USA scoring a narrow win.
Custom can win big Saturday – but may be sold Sunday
Thomas Lind-Holm was elated when Custom delivered her trademark strong finish in her Breeders Crown elimination last week, narrowly missing out on a win, but qualifying comfortably for the $664,550 Grade 1 final for 3-year-old filly trotters Saturday (Oct. 24) at Eldorado Scioto Downs. And on Saturday, she can write herself into the history books like so many from her illustrious maternal family.
‘Cappers have two shots left to qualify for Big M contest final
With just two legs to go before the big-money final, handicappers will be gunning to finish in the top two in the $1,000 Meadowlands Monthly Handicapping Contest on Friday (Oct. 23) night as they seek a seat in the contest final on Dec. 12, which offers $10,000 in prize money.
Bally’s Dover 2026-27 season opens Nov. 2
The Delaware harness racing circuit returns to the state’s capital city on Monday, Nov. 2, when Bally’s Dover kicks off its 2026-27 meet.
Hoping for a storybook sequel: Storybook Love chases Crown glory
The connections of Storybook Love are dreaming of another storybook ending at the Breeders Crown. At the 42nd edition of Standardbred racing’s premier championship showcase last year, Storybook Love, trained by Matt Bax and driven by Todd Ratchford, delivered a performance straight out of a Hollywood script.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Friday, Oct. 23
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Friday, Oct. 23.
Franco first in Monticello NAADA trots
Rey Franco vaulted off a pocket ride with 7-1 shot PC Free Wheeling and landed a photo-finish victory in the $8,500 North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA) Trot at Monticello Raceway on Wednesday (Oct. 21).
Inexess Bleu defeats Idao de Tillard again
Two of the world’s best horses, the French stars Inexess Bleu and Idao de Tillard, met Wednesday (Oct. 21) at the racetrack in Toulouse in southwestern France.
Tr’sshining Star nabs Dayton feature
Tr’sshining Star and Brett Miller used a first-up effort to take the featured $20,000 conditioned claiming pace Wednesday (Oct. 21) at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway.