The U.S. Trotting Association announced Thursday that Chad Svendsen has been retained to serve as an ID Technician for the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin and is available immediately to provide microchipping and freeze branding services to USTA members.
Big M extends $3 million handle streak to six
Last weekend, wagering went past the $3 million mark on both Friday (Jan. 20) and Saturday (Jan. 21) nights, keeping the Big M’s streak alive of betting at least $3 million on a program.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Jan. 27
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (Jan. 27).
Field of 18 for Prix d’Amerique
A field of 18 trotters are declared to race in the Prix d’Amerique Sunday afternoon (Jan. 29) at Vincennes, Paris, France.
Buffalo Raceway simulcast center opens Wednesday
The start of the 2023 season at Buffalo Raceway will get underway on Wednesday (Feb. 1) when the simulcast center located in the clubhouse opens for business with the live harness racing campaign getting into gear on Saturday (March 4).
Mohawk’s five-star pacing sensation
To the Saulsbrook Victor go the spoils. Brett MacDonald can’t say with any degree of certainty that he saw it coming, but with each passing week and each trip to the winner’s circle, the horseman had faith that win or lose, the 5-year-old pacer would be a tough beat. Five straight wins, including four at the top class at Woodbine Mohawk Park, have certainly instilled a wealth of confidence in Saulsbrook Victor’s proud connections.
Allerage Farm of PA reports first foal of 2023
This adorable filly, christened “Kahlua” upon birth at 3:41 a.m. on Wednesday (Jan. 25), is the first arrival of 2023 at Jeff and Paula Gural’s Allerage Farm.
Pick-5 carryover and guaranteed pool on Thursday at Yonkers
A run of upsets in the Pick-5 on Wednesday night (Jan. 25) at a rainy Yonkers Raceway led to the wager not being hit. As a result, there will be a $6,126.59 carryover and a $20,000 guaranteed pool in the sequence on Thursday night (Jan. 26).
Divine Deo captures the Mares Open Pace At Bally’s Dover
Dover, DE – Divine Deo utilized the passing lane and won the Mares Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday (Jan. 25) night.
Delaware offers diverse breeding opportunities in 2023
Delaware will be home to 41 stallions — 22 pacers and 19 trotters — for the 2023 breeding season, including some notable new arrivals.