Harrington, DE – Niss Allen Inc.’s Skyway Bebop ($27.40, Tony Morgan) was a 1:56.2 winner in the Wednesday (April 12) $20,000 Open Trot feature at Harrington Raceway.
Free Flyin Ticket ‘flies’ to Buffalo Win
Hamburg, NY – Free Flyin Ticket ($5.20) took off early and was ‘flyin’ high the rest of the way in posting a lopsided 10 length victory over Ruthmae Hanover in Buffalo Raceway’s $11,500 featured pace for the filly and mares on a perfect spring afternoon Wednesday (April 12).
First training win gives Matt Rosiek a special feeling
Matt Rosiek discovered his version of the “good book” at an early age. It wasn’t the Bible, but it did help show him the way. “I’ve studied the trainer’s book since I was eight years old,” Rosiek said. “My grandfather gave it to me, and I don’t know how many times I’ve read that from front to back.” The more times he read it, the more he wanted to be a Standardbred trainer. Matt’s dream came true at age 29 when he got his training license earlier this year, followed by his first training win March 22 with Treasurethosechips at Buffalo Raceway.
COSA Executive Director Dale McNeill excited to begin new role
The Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) has named Dale McNeill its Executive Director as the organization continues to serve as the united voice for Ontario harness horsepeople.
Tioga announces King of Klaims Series
Tioga Downs will offer a few claiming series each Friday during the 2023 season, beginning on May 12. They will roll on throughout the season; each will be two legs with a final.
Northfield kicks off Driver’s Challenge with a bang
Team Northfield made their presence felt on Tuesday (April 11), taking a commanding lead heading into night two of the Driver’s Challenge with Team Pompano held in partnership with the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association.
GoFundMe established for owner Lorenza Gooch
Columbus, OH – A GoFundMe has been established for Standardbred owner-trainer-driver Lorenza Gooch, who resides in Missouri City, TX and had two of his three horses killed after being stolen on March…
Equine Equipment and Exmark donates $10,000 mower to New Vocations Open Barn & BBQ event
In a show of continuing support for the equine industry and Thoroughbred aftercare, Equine Equipment and Exmark have teamed up to donate an Exmark Commercial 60” Radius S Zero Turn Mower to be auctioned off as part of the New Vocations Open Barn & BBQ silent auction.
LeBlanc Barn is sizzling at Rosecroft
Trainer Steve LeBlanc doesn’t have the volume that some barns do, however, what he does have is mighty good.
Trotters produce lively series action at Pocono
The Tuesday (April 11) card at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania saw trotters in the spotlight, in both four $20,000 divisions of the first preliminary of the Weiss Series for sophomore fillies, and in six $20,000 divisions of the second preliminary of the Game Of Claims Series for horses carrying a base claiming tag this week of $27,500.