Granted it’s only their second career start, but there is a showdown set for Wednesday afternoon (July 2) at Buffalo Raceway in the $110,200 New York Sire Stakes for the 2-year-old filly trotters.
Ideal Skies upsets in Banks Memorial at Running Aces
The Sunday night (June 30) harness racing program at Running Aces was highlighted by the $42,750 Ron Banks Memorial FFA mares pace and the 2025 edition delivered plenty of action and excitement.
Pick-5 carryover of $7,050 at Northfield
When live racing resumes Monday night (June 30) at MGM Northfield Park there will be a sizeable wagering opportunity awaiting. The $1 Pick-5 wager beginning in race six has a carryover of $7,050 and features an estimated pool of $50,000.
Dire Straits calls the tune in Pocono’s top trot
Braxten Boyd, the young driver becoming known for his ability to get the most out of longshots, guided 10-1 shot Dire Straits to a 1:52.4 victory in the $25,000 fast-class handicap trot Sunday night (June 29) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
Roland grabs five in Iowa Sired Stakes
Saturday (June 28) featured the season’s first division of Iowa Sired two and three year olds at What Cheer, Iowa. In the sixteen-race card, Duane Roland topped the charts with five wins on the day.
Major stakes contested during Grand Circuit Action
Starting on Thursday (June 26) through Saturday (June 28) there were 16 Grand Circuit events contested. From The Meadows to Woodbine Mohawk Park to Yonkers and then The Meadowlands. The competition is heating up along with the blistering temps.
First-over path to victory Sunday at Philly
A range of feature events for many types of top-level horses were in the spotlight at a hot Harrah’s Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon (June 29).
Pantaleano scores a five bagger at Tioga
Driver Jim Pantaleano went to the winners circle five times at Tioga Downs on Sunday (June 29).
Entries set to be accepted for Woodford County Fair (KY)
Horsemen are advised that racing is set to take place at the Woodford County Fair at Highbramble Park. Trainers are reminded to search for the new track in their online entry portal.
Scioto record for Rose Run Zane; Carol’s Comet to Fear The Hate
Rose Run Zane set a new track record Saturday (June 28) at Eldorado Scioto Downs, stopping the clock in 1:48.1. The time of the mile was one-fifth of a second better than the previous track record set in 2022 for 4-year-old pacing geldings.