Several Hambletonian hopefuls took to the track on Monday (May 18) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, contesting three $30,000 divisions of the Pennsylvania All-Stars event for three-year-old trotting males.
Turn The Page goes overland for Plainridge Open win
After spending her last six starts at Yonkers Raceway competing in the Ursula Mcintyre Series, Turn The Page returned to her home track and scored an impressive win in the $25,000 Distaff Open at Plainridge Park on Monday (May 18).
Change in draw schedule this week at Yonkers
For this week only at MGM Yonkers Raceway, there will be a double draw on Friday (May 22) for Tuesday, May 26, and Thursday, May 28, with the box closing at the usual time of 3 p.m. (EDT).
IHHA lobbying for Illinois racino in Decatur
Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association Executive Director Tony Somone is in Springfield, IL with lobbyists attempting to convince members of the Illinois House of Representatives to pass a bill by the end of their current session to allow for a racino in Decatur, IL, according to a story by Neil Milbert in Harness Racing Update.
Meadows Monday Memo
Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
Prince Hal Hanover takes G2 Juravinski Memorial
Prince Hal Hanover pressed to the lead after first-turn traffic trouble and resisted newly minted Canadian record-holder Bruno No No No to win the C$259,500 Grade 2 Charles Juravinski Memorial Cup for 4-year-old pacers in 1:50 on Sunday (May 17) at Flamboro Downs.
Cool Man Dude, McGwire Sowers score Bangor Raceway triples
Threes were wild as spring-like conditions made their first seasonal appearance at Bangor Raceway on Sunday (May 17).
Chapolier captures opening night feature at Aces
The $15,000 Open Trot was the featured event on the season-opening program at Running Aces on Sunday night (May 17) and the top trotters provided fans with an exciting and action-packed contest.
Kentucky Proud Series draw Wednesday
The draw for the first Kentucky Proud Series races (fair racing) of the season will be Wednesday (May 20). The box will close at 9 a.m. Eastern time.