The New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) circuit was back at MGM Yonkers Raceway on Thursday night (July 13) with a trio of divisions for sophomore male pacers, and all three were won by gelded sons of Huntsville.
Jay Randall surpasses $30 million in career earnings Thursday at Plainridge
When driver Jay Randall finished fourth with Whata Foolbelieves in the third race at Plainridge Park on Thursday afternoon (July 13), he surpassed the $30 million plateau in career driving earnings.
McCarthy brothers each win a Philadelphia feature Thursday
The McCarthy brothers, Andrew and Todd, each drove a heavily-backed favorite in the two $14,400 distaff pacing features on a hot Thursday afternoon (July 13) card at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
Hambo champ Cool Papa Bell looks to double up in Maturity
After being slowed by two bouts with sickness, Cool Papa Bell appears to be getting back up to speed in time for Saturday’s $410,250 E.T. Gerry Jr. Hambletonian Maturity for 4-year-old trotters at The Meadowlands. Cool Papa Bell, who won the 2022 Hambletonian Stakes for 3-year-olds at the Big M, will face eight foes over a distance of 1-1/8 miles in the Maturity.
Maine breeders add $30,000 to mare incentive program
The officers and directors of the Maine Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association are pleased to announce a new mare incentive program which will provide up to $30,000 of payments in lieu of stud fees for mares bred to a Maine stallion during the 2023 breeding season.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for July 14
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (July 14).
Takter comments on her three Meadowlands Pace starters
When Nancy Takter thinks about her three horses heading to Saturday’s $668,000 Meadowlands Pace, she also remembers the days that led to the achievement. Takter’s three Pace finalists are Cannibal, who won the first of last week’s two eliminations, Christchurch and Save America.
Farrier Leo Widberg gofundme set up by Jonas Czernyson
Harness racing trainer Jonas Czeryson has established a gofundme for blacksmith Leo Widberg who has Stage 4 prostate cancer.
Fox Sports 1 to put spotlight on Big M Pace Saturday
A national television audience will be watching live Saturday (July 15) night when harness racing’s showcase track presents its signature race as Fox Sports 1 (FS1) broadcasts the $668,000 Meadowlands Pace from The Meadowlands.
Meadowlands detention notice
The Meadowlands management is reminding horsepersons that horses for the Meadowlands Pace, Hambletonian Maturity, Dorothy Haughton and WR Haughton stakes must report for detention by noon on Saturday (July 15).