Three out of four top European trotters who already have been invited to race in the Elitlopp at Solvalla on May 28 are testing their form soon.
Community rallies around ravaged horse farm
When a tornado roared through the Walker Standardbred Farm in Sherman, Ill., early last Friday evening (March 31), flattening two barns full of horses and letting loose dozens of broodmares and their foals, it was soon apparent to the farm’s owners Doc and Pat Walker and their staff that their situation was so severe they needed help, and pronto.
Blue Chip Matchmaker and MGM Borgata Pacing series fourth legs in Grand Circuit spotlight
The Grand Circuit at Yonkers features three $40,000 divisions on Friday (April 7) in the fourth round of the Blue Chip Matchmaker series for open pacing mares. The Monday (April 10) card at Yonkers will see three $50,000 divisions in the fourth round of the MGM Borgata Pacing series for open pacers.
Burke eyes success with ‘Pearlman’ and ‘Mystery’
With a year of seasoning against the sport’s best older male pacers under his belt, Lou’s Pearlman is set to begin his 2023 campaign Saturday (April 8) in the $36,000 Open 2/Open 1 Handicap at The Meadowlands.
Doubles for Buter, Zeron in John Brennan Trotting Series
Drivers Tyler Buter and Scott Zeron both won a pair of divisions of the first round of the John Brennan Trotting Series on Wednesday night (April 5) at MGM Yonkers Raceway. Each of the six sections carried a purse of $25,000.
Moneymakehersmile all smiles at Buffalo
Moneymakehersmile ($5.80) was all smiles at the finish line as she collected the cash by winning the $15,500 Open Pace for the filly and mares on Wednesday afternoon (April 5) at a soggy Buffalo Raceway.
Donald A. Filomeno, 82, dies
Donald A. Filomeno passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the golden age of 82.
Miami Valley cancels after three races on Wednesday
Persistent rain, accompanied by lightning, forced the cancelation of the remainder of the live racing card at Miami Valley on Wednesday (April 5) after the third race.
Pinehurst matinee and qualifiers a huge success
After weather postponed the annual Pinehurst matinee from Saturday to Sunday, the races went without delay on a 72 degree day under a perfect Carolina blue sky.
Racing reflections with Yannick Gingras
When a 21-year-old Yannick Gingras moved from his native Quebec to the U.S. in the summer of 2001, he had no idea what his future held. The young driver, who launched his career in 1998, arrived with 72 career wins and fewer than 400 starts. Two years later, Gingras was named the sport’s Rising Star, and his trajectory continued upward from there.