Heath Campbell rung the curtain down on a successful 2025 meeting at Bangor Raceway on Saturday (Nov. 1), scoring three driving wins during the chilly closing day program while cementing his status as the second-leading driver at historic Bass Park this season.
Ginostrabliggi wins Orsi Mangelli in Italy
After losing as the heavy favorite in the Italian Trotting Derby, Phillipe Allaire’s Ginostrabliggi rebounded to win the Gran Premio Orsi Mangelli at Milan’s San Siro track.
Dayton Open Pace to Joelsyy Hanover
Joelsyy Hanover (Tyler Smith) held off a game Timeisonmyside (Aaron Merriman) in the lane to take the $28,000 Open Pace on the Saturday (Nov. 1) card at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway.
Cummings’ longshots dominate Saturday features at Batavia Downs
Batavia Downs programmed two $12,500 Opens on Saturday (Nov. 1) night and both saw double-digit longshots win under the guidance of driver Kevin Cummings, in finishes so close that the second victory was a dead-heat with another Cummings, namely Kyle, driving a mutuel outsider.
Bailey wins five, including feature, at Vernon
Driver Leon Bailey drove five winners including the featured $8,500 pace with Merrow at Vernon Downs on Saturday (Nov. 1).
USTA & National Racing Compact at The Black Book Sale
The USTA will be set up at The Black Book Sale at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg from Monday, Nov. 3 through Friday, Nov. 7.
‘The Magnificent Seven’ for Buter at Pocono
The leading driver at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, Tyler Buter, won half of Saturday’s (Nov. 1) 14 races at the northeast Pennsylvania oval, including both features.
Fiorello stars in Sunshine Stakes
The Florida Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association kicked off their Sunshine State Stakes program at Sunshine Meadows Equestrian Village on Saturday (Nov. 1) with programs scheduled each Saturday during this month.
Sylvia Hanover retired
Betty and Tony Infilise of Hudson Standardbred Stable, together with Mark and Shawn Steacy, wish to inform Sylvia Hanover fans that she has been officially retired from racing and will soon travel to Kentuckiana Farms in Kentucky to begin an exciting new chapter as a cherished broodmare.
Racing in the Garden State: A Winning Formula
New Jersey’s harness racing industry is experiencing a resurgence, driven by new racing programs, significant financial incentives, and a steadfast commitment to maintaining the Garden State’s position as a premier destination for Standardbred racing.