MGM Northfield Park will adjust it’s first race post time to 5:40 p.m. beginning Saturday (Dec. 21).
Breeders Crown winner Allegiant is sales topper at inaugural North American Standardbred Mixed Sale
Allegiant, the winner of the 2024 Breeders Crown for 3-year-old filly trotters, was the sales topper at the inaugural North American Standardbred Mixed Sale in Mt. Hope, OH on Tuesday (Dec. 18) after being sold to Sweden’s Eagle Rising AB for $925,000. Crystal Springs Stables was the consignor for owner Ryan W. Smith.
PA Harness Racing Commission Dec. 17 meeting recap
The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission at its Dec. 17 meeting paved the way for a new partnership between Mohegan Pennsylvania at Pocono Downs and the New York Racing Association.
Mandatory Hi-5 payout Wednesday at Rosecroft
With the 2024 fall meet at Rosecroft Raceway concluding Wednesday (Dec. 18), the card’s Jackpot Hi-5 will feature a mandatory payout of its $25,138.71 carryover.
Wednesday Pick-6 carryover at MGM Northfield Park
MGM Northfield Park’s Pick-6 stumped everyone for another night on Tuesday (Dec. 17) resulting in an $11,667 carryover so one of the larger Pick-6 pools of the season awaits fans on Wednesday evening (Dec. 18).
‘Mrmayor’ holds court in Dover trot; Tetrick wins eight
Mrmayor Hanover utilized give-and-go tactics to capture Tuesday night’s (Dec. 17) $25,000 Open Handicap Trot at Bally’s Dover.
Workslikeacharm dominates in DSBF championship
Brett MacDonald’s Workslikeacharm braved a first-over journey en route to a lifetime-best 1:56.3 win in Tuesday’s (Dec. 17) $110,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund (DSBF) series championship for 3-year-old male trotters at Bally’s Dover.
Douglas Bartley, 80, dies
Douglas Lee Bartley, 80, of Richmond, Ky., died Dec. 16, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center.
Jack D. Sustic, 95, dies
Jack D. Sustic – age 95, of Lennon, Michigan passed away November 12, 2024. Jack spent his final days surrounded by friends and family, and received wonderful care from Gentiva Hospice and the staff at The Landings of Genesee Valley.
Newton “Yogi” Sheridan chosen USHWA Amateur Driver of the Year
Newton “Yogi” Sheridan has been chosen as the U.S. Harness Writers Association (USHWA) Amateur Driver of the Year for 2024 in a vote conducted by USHWA with the amateur driving clubs.