A 3-year-old colt, owned by legendary French horseman, Jean Pierre Dubois was the most expensive horse sold at the annual Prix d’Amerique-sale Friday night (Jan. 27) at Vincennes, Paris, France, as he was sold for 470,000 Euro.
British invader On The Money Again at Big M
It may not be having the same impact as the four lads from Liverpool had when they arrived in America some 60 years ago, but the Ron Burke barn’s On The Money GB brought smiles to her connections and her backers while winning for the second time in as many North American starts Friday night (Jan. 28) at The Meadowlands since her arrival from Great Britain.
Glasser and Clark Jr. Winners in GSY Events at the Meadowlands
With two GSY events carded for Friday (Jan. 27) night, it was a second straight week of double-digit winners, bucking the early trend from the beginning of this year. Are winning favorites again a thing of the past in the GSY?
William “Bill” Blake Jr., 83, dies
William “Bill” Blake Jr. passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023, following a recent stroke. He was 83.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Jan. 28
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (Jan. 28).
Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame announces 2022 Immortals
In July 2022 the Immortals Nominating Committee of the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame announced that the trustees of the Museum had unanimously endorsed the election of Charlie Coleman, Gordon Gilbertson, Ira Malott, Margot Taylor, Edward Willis, Adios Scarlet and Exciting Speed as harness racing Immortals. On Sunday (July 2), these individuals will be inducted into the Hall of Immortals during ceremonies held under the tent on the Museum lawn.
Local favorite Bernie continues to surprise connections at MGM Northfield Park
A private purchase in 2020 has led to a love like no other for Bernie’s connections. The pacer has also become a local favorite in Northeast Ohio. Sunday evening (Jan. 29), he returns to the $18,000 Open Pace looking for redemption after being defeated last Sunday.
Lucky Lime cashes in for final time
Lucky Lime put us on the edge of our seats for the last time as he narrowly captured his final lifetime start on Thursday (Jan. 26) at Miami Valley Raceway.
FAS Rulings – Friday, January 27, 2023
View Fines and Suspensions for the week of January 27, 2023 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the USTA…
Sen. Grassley, Rep. Gooden lead 10 Congressmen urging FTC to disapprove HISA Authority rules
In a press release issued on Thursday (Jan. 26), the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association announced that five U.S. Senators have joined five Congressmen to oppose rules submitted to the Federal Trade Commission by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.