Elektra A used plenty of grit and determination to get the job done in the Friday night (Oct. 31) feature at the Meadowlands, a high-end conditioned pace for fillies and mares that went for a purse of $17,500.
On To Norway, Captain Optimistic head Hoosier Grand Circuit stakes
A quartet of six-figure Grand Circuit stakes for 3-year-olds highlighted the 13-race Harrah’s Hoosier Park program on Friday (Oct. 31), where On To Norway extended his win streak to 19 in the Carl Erskine and Captain Optimistic earned millionaire status in the Monument Circle. Meanwhile, Rodeo Drive Deo and Miracle Maven captured the Friday night filly features with emphatic performances.
El Toro Loco dominates Batavia trotters
After making a break at the gate last week as the prohibitive off-time favorite, El Toro Loco showed a complete reversal of fortunes on Friday (Oct. 31) as he dominated his peers in the $10,000 Clas AA trotting feature at Batavia Downs — and once again as the public’s choice.
Long and Bailey each win five at Vernon
Drivers Chris Long and Leon Bailey put on a show as they each scored five winners on the night at Vernon Downs on Friday (Oct. 31).
Owner/trainer Sweep Dayton Raceway Co-Features
The owner/trainer combo of Caldwell Mamie Racing and Steve Carter swept the $18,000 condition claiming co-features on the Halloween card (Oct. 31) at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway.
Sophomore fillies in Philly’s Liberty Bell Stakes
The Liberty Bell Stakes series continued on Friday (Oct. 31) afternoon at Harrah’s Philadelphia, with 3-year-old fillies on both gaits contesting a pair of $30,000 divisions.
Hespoisedtopounce A wins feature at Plainridge Park
Hespoisedtopounce A used a perfect trip to strike late and win the $25,000 Baystate Special pace for horses and geldings at Plainridge Park on Friday (Oct. 31) afternoon.
Fox Den Farm features 10 Fabulous Fillies at Harrisburg Mixed Sale
Fox Den Farm features an exceptional lineup of proven performers and exciting prospects in this year’s Black Book sale, Nov. 3–7.
Kindergarten finalists help keep owner feeling young
John Fodera has been involved in harness racing for nearly 65 years, and he has worked in various capacities at St. Peter’s Boys High School on Staten Island for 59, and he credits both pursuits for keeping him young at heart.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Nov. 1
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Saturday (Nov. 1).