Ken Hanover moved up three spots and Nijinsky joined the Top 10 in the Week 2 edition of the Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll released Wednesday.
Rutgers’ Dr. Malinowski to retire
After serving in numerous roles during her time at Rutgers University, Dr. Malinowski will retire on July 1, 2025 having dedicated over 47 years of her life to serving Rutgers, New Jersey, and an international equine community.
Ocean Downs “still a go” for Wednesday night
he Ocean Downs management team reminds horsemen that racing for Wednesday (June 25) night is “still a go” with qualifying races scheduled at 6:15 p.m. with the regular race card to commence at 7:30 p.m.
He’zzz A Wise Sky rolls to Tuesday Aces feature win
The featured event on the Tuesday night (June 24) harness racing program at Running Aces was the $14,750 Open Handicap pace, which drew a very talented field of nine contestants for this week’s edition.
Les Givens trainees dominate Tuesday Harrington card
A pair of Les Givens-trainees completed a sweep of Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund $20,000 elimination legs Tuesday at Harrington Raceway, as a trio of divisions were contested on a muggy evening.
Grand Circuit report — June 24, 2025
The weekend of the summer solstice saw Grand Circuit races on Friday (June 20) at Yonkers with two eliminations for the MGM Messenger. Five entered the Yonkers Trot, so no elimination was required. On Saturday (June 21), we crossed the river and for the longest day of light there were two Graduate legs. They were thrillers reminiscent of the old free-for-all races of the 1950s and ’60s.
Women Layer completes KYSS sweeps at Oak Grove
Virgil Morgan Jr. trainee Women Layer completed a full sweep of Kentucky Sire Stakes (KYSS) action at Oak Grove, winning in every prelim of both series as well as in both finals when he capped the second series with a 1:49.2 stroll in the $150,000 final for 4-year-old male pacers on Tuesday (June 24) to remain unbeaten through seven starts this season.
Last call for Buckeye Classic entries
The Buckeye Classic Yearling Sale reminds consignors of the upcoming July 1 entry deadline. The 2025 Buckeye Classic is exclusive to Ohio-sired foals of 2024, and will be held at the Champions Center Expo, in Springfield, Ohio, on Oct. 7.
Empire Terrace dinner promotion for owners that are SOA of NY members in the six stakes races
The SOA of NY will pay for a buffet dinner only (no alcohol) up to four people per horse who are racing in the Yonkers Trot, MGM Grand Messenger, Park MGM Pace and the New York New York Mile, where an owner is present and IS A SOA of NY MEMBER.
Three fillies double up in Philly baby Qs
Three 2-year-old fillies recorded their second victories in as many starts during freshman qualifiers at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Tuesday morning.