Woodbine Mohawk Park has set the field for Saturday’s inaugural Jimmy Freight Stakes in partnership with Adriano Sorella, and in recognition of the outstanding pacer Jimmy Freight.
Chapheart goes career best in Plainridge top trot
Chapheart made his way back to Plainridge Park on Friday (Oct. 6) after two starts at Saratoga and brought his best game with him as he turned in a career best effort while winning the featured $25,000 Winners-Over trot.
T C I betters Karl in International Stallion Stakes
Millionaire T C I kept plugging down the center of the track after tempo-setter Karl as he held his ground at the inside in a fist fight to the finish that went by way of photo to T C I in the second of five divisions for the $341,000 International Stallion Stakes for 2-year-old trotting colts and geldings on Friday afternoon (Oct. 6) at The Red Mile.
Geocentric Stays Unbeaten in Eight with International Stallion Stakes Win
Brian Brown’s undefeated Sweet Lou filly Geocentric once again found the winner’s circle to tally her streak up to eight with a 1:49.3 victory going first over to win the second of three divisions for the $254,500 Perfect Sting International Stallion Stakes, for 2-year-old pacing fillies, on Friday afternoon (Oct. 6) at The Red Mile.
Mommamia Volo seeks to follow sibling with Futurity crown
Amigo Volo won the Kentucky Futurity three years ago and on Sunday his speedy half-sister Mommamia Volo will attempt to capture the $320,000 Kentucky Filly Futurity, for 3-year-old female trotters, at Lexington’s Red Mile.
Hambo winner Tactical Approach tries for Kentucky Futurity score
Having secured the second jewel of Trotting’s Triple Crown, Tactical Approach will look to add another onto his resume when he starts as the 3-1 morning line favorite in the $450,000 131st Kentucky Futurity, which wraps the 15-race card and the Grand Circuit meet on Sunday (Oct. 8) at the Red Mile.
Pennsylvania Fair Finals on Monday at Pocono
The Pennsylvania Fair Finals will be featured on the Monday (Oct. 9) card at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
After HISA’s first year — effect on breakdowns questionable
A staff report from the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) was issued today providing data and a programmatic analysis of HISA Programs after its first year responsible for equine and racetrack safety in Thoroughbred racing and six months responsibility for anti-doping and medication control.
Judge balances passions of law and horse racing
Morgan County Court Judge Michael Lowe handles varied responsibilities as a part-time judge with a private practice. His hobby for the last 40 years also requires him to manage a lot of different duties.
OHHA to livestream Montgomery County Fair races
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will continue its 2023 Ohio County Fair racing season with livestreaming coverage of the Montgomery County Fair races from Hollywood Dayton Raceway on Sunday (Oct. 8).