Jimdougie Armitage, a $750,000 Lexington Selected yearling, secured his spot in the eliminations to the 2027 $500,000 Oak Grove Trotting Derby by winning the $300,000 Pennsylvania Sire Stakes championship on Monday (Sept. 7) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
Clear For Landing again a clear winner at Philly
If the Tactical Landing gelding Clear For Landing can just avoid breaks, interference and Super Chapter, he’s proving to be a hard customer to handle, as he posted his second straight victory in the $13,000 top fast-class trotting event on Thursday (Sept. 10) at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
International Trot has worldwide appeal
Daniel Wäjersten and Björn Goop are among the Europeans to have participated in the MGM Yonkers International Trot in the past, and they are happy to once again be part of its present.
Carryovers, Pick-5 guarantee Sat. at Batavia
After no one hit the Pick-5 at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Sept. 9), there will be a $538 carryover for that wager in the first race on Saturday (Sept. 12). The pool will be guaranteed at $3,000 through the USTA’s Strategic Wagering program.
Batavia shifts Sept. 17 post time
Horsepeople and racing fans alike should be advised that, due to the Buffalo Bills playing the first regular season game in their new stadium on Thursday (Sept. 17), post time for the live card of racing at Batavia Downs that day has been moved to 2 p.m. to free up the evening for harness racing members of Bills Mafia.
SIPSummer Finale: Doyle & Gramlich announced winners
The USTA’s SIPSummer promotion featured Standardbred Incentive Program-enrolled Standardbreds and their riders.
‘Norway’ aims to be king of the Hill
On To Norway is ready to get back on the road again. After making his past three starts at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, where he was an Indiana Sire Stakes champion last season, the 4-year-old trotter returns to the Grand Circuit for Saturday’s $250,000 Grade 2 Charlie Hill Memorial at Eldorado Scioto Downs.
Big Ranger’s connections eye second Ohio Sires Stakes Championship
Big Ranger will face eight rivals in Saturday’s $300,000 Ohio Sires Stakes Scarlet Championship for 3-year-old male trotters in his first start since last month’s Grade 1 Hambletonian Stakes.
Buckeye Classic catalogs available
Sale catalogs are now available for the 12th edition of the Buckeye Classic Yearling Sale, which will take place Tuesday, Oct. 13, in Springfield, Ohio.
Keystone Classic entry deadline reminder
Hollywood Casino at The Meadows will host four Keystone Classic events for freshmen next week, and horsemen are reminded of the deadline for entries.