A Rocknroll Star has certainly become a pacing star in the Mid-Atlantic area, as the altered son of A Rocknroll Dance (still the local track recordholder for sophomores) took a lifetime mark of 1:50.2 while winning his seventh straight race in the $20,000 Open handicap on Friday (May 5) afternoon at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
Silver Label set for Ontario Sired Graduate Final test
Silver Label will look to graduate at the head of her class this Saturday night (May 6) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for May 6
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (May 6).
Cool Papa Bell, Instagram Model win qualifiers at Big M
Returning Dan Patch Award-recipient Cool Papa Bell and 2022 Jim Doherty Memorial champion Instagram Model were among the winners in Friday’s (May 5) 13 qualifiers at The Meadowlands.
Hambletonian Society stakes information for May 15
Below you will find links to the payment forms for the races administered by The Hambletonian Society with payments due by Monday (May 15), which must be postmarked by midnight Tuesday (May 16).
Texas federal district judge finds HISA constitutional
U.S. District Court Judge James Hendrix ruled on Thursday that the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act, which was amended by Congress and signed into law in December 2022, is constitutional according to a story in Thoroughbred Daily News.
Ohio Sires Stakes action to begin Saturday
The final day of racing at Miami Valley Raceway will mark the opening of the 2023 Ohio Sires Stakes action. Two divisions each of the 3-year-old filly trot, filly pace, colt trot, and colt pace will highlight the action as the curtain falls on the Miami Valley meet Saturday (May 6). Each division will carry a purse of $55,000.
Massachusetts Sire Stake yearling nominations due May 15
Breeders and owners of Massachusetts Sire Stake eligible yearlings should note that nominations for foals of 2022 from a resident mare registered with the Standardbred Owners of Massachusetts, Inc. are due by Monday (May 15).
Bella Bellini set for 2023 debut
Bella Bellini, who in 2022 became only the second 4-year-old mare in history to be voted Trotter of the Year, will kick off her 5-year-old season Saturday (May 6) at The Meadowlands in the first round of the Miss Versatility Series.
FAS Rulings for Friday, May 5, 2023
View Fines and Suspensions for the week of May 5, 2023 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the USTA…