The last time she was at Batavia Downs, in 2021, Racine Bell set the 1:51.3 track record for older pacing mares after destroying her competition by eight full lengths. On Wednesday (Aug. 23), the million-dollar mare returned to the Downs and won again in the $15,000 Fillies and Mares Open Handicap Pace.
Open Till Midnight takes the Maryland Stakes Open trot
Berlin, MD – The Maryland Sire Stakes $25,300 4 and 5-year-old Open Trot went to post as an early non-wagering event on Wednesday (Aug. 23rd) at Ocean Downs.
Freehold returns with live racing Friday, August 25th
Freehold, NJ – Freehold Raceway will resume live racing Friday (Aug. 25) with a 12:30 p.m. post time. Receive a free opening day t-shirt (with paid Freehold live racing program). Keep an eye out in the Asbury Park Press both online and print for upcoming race information.
William J. Perkins III, 77, dies
William J. Perkins III, 77, better known by all as Billy or Perk, died at Allied Services Inpatient Hospice on Aug. 22, 2023, after an illness.
NYSS freshman fillies trot into Vernon on Friday
Vernon Downs will play host to two divisions of the New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old trotting fillies on Friday (Aug. 25).
Post time adjusted at Woodbine Mohawk Park
Woodbine Entertainment management today issued a reminder that effective tomorrow, Aug. 24, the post time for all cards of live racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park has been moved to 7:10 p.m.
Just hoping for no rain is lame
It’s said insanity.is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. If so, what word describes facing the same possible problem year after year and doing nothing to solve it?
Cameo Hills Farm Goshen Sale videos are available
The 2023 Cameo Hills Farm Goshen Yearling Sale videos are available at the sale website, www.goshenyearlingsale.com.
Upcoming Goshen Yearling Sale consignor comments
The 2023 Goshen Yearling Sale will be held at noon on Monday (Sept. 11) and the roster of yearlings being offered this year are currently being examined by many interested parties in person, on video and in the catalog.
Buckeye Fair Racing Consortium awards scholarships
The fifth annual Buckeye Fair Racing Consortium Scholarship has been awarded by judges Ann and Ray Lufkin to three outstanding students for 2023.