After making his last three starts without a win at Saratoga Raceway, Makadushin N Cheez found his way back to western New York and picked up where he left off, winning the $15,000 Open I Handicap Trot at Batavia Downs on Friday (Oct. 27).
Fancy Hill impressive in Northville Open Friday
Fancy Hill (Racing Hill–Beautiful Hill) and driver Drew Neill captured the $9,500 Open Pace for mares in 1:56 Friday night at Northville Downs.
Friday night grand slam for Tony Hall at Dayton
Driver Tony Hall had four wins on the Friday (Oct. 27) card at Dayton Raceway.
Therewasthisgirl, Checkpoint Chatter impressive in Plainridge wins
It was lady’s day at Plainridge Park on Friday (Oct. 27) with filly and mare races topping the card and the winners of the top two events exhibited great late-season form.
Vitale to host Diamond Creek Winners’ Lounge
Since 2019, Diamond Creek Farm has sponsored a unique Winners’ Lounge experience and champagne celebration for the connections of the horses who win a Breeders Crown championship.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Oct. 28
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (Oct. 28).
Holloway, Rosenfeld reflect on Crown moments
It was a brand new concept in 1984 when the first Breeders Crown events were raced throughout North America. What would the year-end championship races produce in each division, and would these additions to an already crowded stakes calendar be compelling enough to start a tradition?
Indiana horses seek Breeders Crown glory
Eight Indiana-sired male and female trotters and pacers will continue their quest for Breeders Crown trophies in 12 championship contests worth $7.2 million on Friday and Saturday at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. The eagerly anticipated action commences at 6 p.m. each evening.
Cardinal stake events on Hawthorne card
A little more than a month into Hawthorne’s 2023 harness racing meeting and the last of the ICF stake events has already arrived.
Enjoying the ride with Twin B Joe Fresh
From her earliest days in trainer Chris Ryder’s stable, female pacer Twin B Joe Fresh was eye-catching. Since her racing career began, the filly has done more than look the part — she’s acted it. Twin B Joe Fresh has hit the board in 23 of 24 lifetime starts, winning 17 and finishing second on five occasions. On Saturday (Oct. 28), she will meet nine rivals in the $600,000 Breeders Crown final for 3-year-old female pacers at Harrah’s Hoosier Park.