After putting up a $15,000 supplemental payment to get Vanna By The River into Wednesday’s (Sept. 23) $265,000 Grade 1 Jugette at the Delaware County Fair, longtime owner John Swider watched his filly draw post 8 – the least advantageous starting spot at the half-mile oval – for event’s first heat. And while disappointed, Swider and his wife, Elizabeth, are taking it in stride.
The Red Mile announces dates for 2027 Breeders Crown
The Red Mile, in partnership with the Hambletonian Society, announced Tuesday (Sept. 22) that the 2027 Breeders Crown finals will be held Friday, Oct. 22, and Saturday, Oct. 23, at the historic Lexington racetrack. Eliminations, as necessary, are scheduled for Friday, Oct. 15, and Saturday, Oct. 16.
Lou’s Starr shines in Rosecroft track record
Lou’s Starr braved punishing early fractions en route to a dominating 1:49 performance in Monday’s (Sept. 21) $13,000 Open Handicap Pace at Rosecroft Raceway and pacing into the Capital Region harness racing venue’s record books.
OHHA announces Trackside Live guests for Sept. 23-24
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will continue its “Five Days in Delaware” coverage on Wednesday and Thursday (Sept. 23-24) with its Trackside Live program featuring a bevy of special guests.
Spaaaazono wins feature on Monday at Saratoga Casino Hotel
Jackie Greene scored a training triple on the Monday (Sept. 21) card at Saratoga Casino Hotel. The two-time Spa training champion won the feature with Spaaaazano among her trio of trotters to prevail on the matinee program.
Delaware County Fair Hosts Fifth Leg of BSS for Filly Trotters
The Delaware County Fair hosted seven $20,000 divisions of the fifth leg of the Buckeye Stallion Series for filly trotters — four for freshmen and three for sophomores — as part of a 20-race card on the second of its five-day meet in Delaware, Ohio, on Monday (Sept. 21).
Upsetter Takes Ohio Breeders Championship
Speedbewithyou scored a 62-1 upset in the $123,200 (div.) Ohio Breeders Championship for 3-year-old filly trotters on a damp, windy afternoon on Monday (Sept. 21) at the Delaware County Fair.
Resolve To Win lives up to his name again at Pocono
Right now there are few Standardbred horses as well-named as Resolve To Win, who has taken four of his last five starts, including the last two featured trots at Pocono after emerging victorious in Monday’s (Sept. 21) $27,500 fast-class handicap feature in 1:52.3.
Corbin Hanover sets career mark in Plainridge pace
After making a break in his first start at Plainridge Park, Corbin Hanover had all the answers on Monday (Sept. 21) as he barreled home late to win the $19,000 featured pace and take a new lifetime mark.
Hanna Hill Wins Fifth Straight, Upsets Abound in Kentucky Commonwealth Finals
The Red Mile hosted eight $100,000 Kentucky Commonwealth Series finals on the Monday afternoon (Sept. 21) card, where no favorite found the winner’s circle through the stakes action.