After an unsuccessful foray into New York, Manklin Creek and Michael Hall’s Ammo made his return to Maryland a winning one, rallying off third-over cover to reel in pacesetter Business Director for a 1:51.3 win in Monday’s (Dec. 2) $10,500 Open Handicap Pace at Rosecroft Raceway.
Platinum Proposal powerful DSBF prelim winner
After taking top honors in the Virginia Breeders’ Fund championship in October, Platinum Proposal delivered a statement 1:59 win in her $20,000 first-round Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund division for 3-year-old trotting fillies on Monday (Dec. 2) at Bally’s Dover.
Vafiades is having a blast with Alex Having Fun
Kimberly Vafiades knows talent when she sees it. For the last eight years the Maine native has harnessed the winners of nearly $2 million, averaging over $1,000 per start. And while horses come and horses go, Vafiades states that Alex Having Fun is a ‘once in a lifetime horse.’
Live racing canceled Monday at Western Fair
Due to heavy snowfall in the area and continued heavy snowfall and snow squall warnings Monday evening, live racing for Monday (Dec. 2) at The Raceway has been canceled.
Last call for Caretaker of the Year nominations
With a deadline of Friday (Dec. 6), there are only a few days left to submit nominations for the 2024 Caretaker of the Year.
Southwind Tyrion to Winbak Farm of New York
Winbak Farm of New York is proud to welcome Southwind Tyrion 2,1:51.1; 1:49.2-’24 ($1,127,865), to its 2025 stallion lineup.
Jessica Otten is Phil Pines Award honoree
Jessica Otten is a nationally recognized, award-winning journalist and television personality who burst onto the harness racing broadcast scene a decade ago and has grown exponentially ever since.
Think Of Galaxies upsets in Sunday feature at MGM Northfield Park
Think Of Galaxies continued to assert herself as one of the top mares at MGM Northfield Park on Sunday (Dec. 1), winning the $20,500 Filly and Mare Open.
Prix d’Amerique horses in action at Vincennes
Over the weekend, a couple of trotters that are on track to start in the Prix d’Amerique in about two months won their races.
$4,001 Pick-5 carryover Monday night at MGM Northfield Park
The calendar flipped but that didn’t stop the prices from rolling in on a chilly Sunday evening (Dec. 1) at MGM Northfield Park. With hot prices all around the Pick-5 went unsolved, sending a carryover of $4,001 which will roll over to the added Monday (Dec. 2) card.