Lebanon, OH – Smoking Jet, the reigning Ohio Older Trotter of the Year, added his name to the growing list of 2023 winners of the Open Trot at Miami Valley on Wednesday (March 29). The 6-year-old son of Triumphant Caviar became the eighth winner of the $30,000 weekly feature in the three months that have comprised the meet.
Mavericks Missy wins the $50,800 DSBF Filly Pace
Dover, DE – Mavericks Missy sat patiently off the pace and rolled to victory in the $50,800 DSBF Filly Pace Final at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday (March29).
Watching the Wheels – April 2023
by Mike Tanner, USTA Executive Vice President and CEO Taking on the World Ross’ rise from rural Tennessee to the global stage Jordan ross, please get ready to meet the world. World,…
Under Wraps: A Fresh Perspective
Harness racing finds NYC photog Walter Wlodarczyk by Tim Bojarski The unfortunate closing of Pompano Park last year marked the end of an era for harness racing that saddened everyone in the…
Training a Star
Jack Darling talks about Horse of the Year Bulldog Hanover’s 2022 campaign interview by Gordon Waterstone Bulldog Hanover’s 2022 racing campaign is unparalleled in the history of harness racing. During a four-week…
Hoof Beats April 2023
Features Horse of the Year Bulldog Hanover first unanimous choice by Kathy Parker Training a Star Jack Darling talks about Horse of the Year Bulldog Hanover’s 2022 campaign interview by Gordon Waterstone…
James K. Hackett Memorial races at Miami Valley draw 98 nominations
A total of 98 horses have nominated to the James K. Hackett Memorial races to be contested at Miami Valley Raceway in April.
Family ties make ‘Cookie’ a treat
Given her pedigree, female pacer C Is For Cookie is good enough for Seth Rosenfeld. Her performances in the next several weeks might provide an idea whether “Cookie” could develop into a monster on the racetrack. Bred and owned by Rosenfeld’s Birnam Wood Farms, C Is For Cookie is the 13th and final foal from retired Hall of Fame broodmare Sweet Future. C Is For Cookie’s siblings include 2014 Pacer of the Year Sweet Lou, two-time Breeders Crown champion Bettor Sweet, and the dams of Dan Patch Award winners Youaremycandygirl (Sweet Lady Jane) and Captain Crunch (Sweet Paprika).
Yonkers Raceway to offer seeded Pick-5 pool on Thursdays
Those that say nothing in this world is free may need to visit MGM Yonkers Raceway on Thursday nights to check out a new can’t-miss Pick-5 opportunity.
Purses increase for DSBF finals
At the March 22 meeting of the Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund board, it was approved to increase all final purses for the 2023 racing year.