Cumberland’s closing weekend purses have reached nearly a quarter of a million dollars when the track will offer $235,500 in purses on Friday (Aug. 2) and Saturday (Aug. 3). Led by the $25,000 Pine Tree Invitational Pace and three $16,000-plus divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes for freshman pacers, the two-day extravaganza has 25 races for fans and bettors alike to enjoy.
Hambletonian Notebook: Secret Agent Man makes a name for himself
Secret Agent Man was something of an unknown a month ago but has made a name for himself in recent weeks as he heads to Saturday’s $1.05 million Hambletonian for 3-year-old trotters at The Meadowlands.
Kentuckiana releases new farm commercial
Kentuckiana Farms is excited to announce the release of its new farm commercial for Hambletonian weekend.
Flickadawrist and Delco Irene grab headlines Thursday at Running Aces
The Thursday night (Aug. 1) program at Running Aces featured the Minnesota-sired sophomore pacers with three divisions going for a total purse of $42,500.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Aug. 3
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday afternoon (Aug. 3).
Racing returns to Greenville on Aug. 16-17
Racing returns to the famed oval in Greenville, Ohio, on Friday (Aug. 16) and Saturday (Aug. 17); first post both evenings at 6:30 p.m.
FAS Rulings for Friday, August 2, 2024
View Fines and Suspensions for the week of August 2, 2024as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the USTA…
Sabonis, Tellmeitmatters lead Sire Stakes winners at Harrah’s Hoosier Park
Despite a delayed start to the card due to strong thunderstorms moving through Anderson, Ind., the action on the racetrack was fast and furious on Thursday (Aug. 1) at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. Two divisions of Indiana Sire Stakes for sophomore pacing and trotting colts on the 14-race card saw favorites deliver and Sabonis and Tellmeitmatters extend their lengthy win streaks.
Too Soon BG stuns in Ocean claiming series
After finishing third and second in the first two preliminary rounds, Too Soon BG turned a pocket ride into an 11-1 upset in the third leg of the Diane ‘Mum’ Stevenson Memorial Series, for $12,500 claiming pacers, on Thursday (Aug. 1) at Ocean Downs.
Scioto cancels majority of Thursday card
The majority of the Thursday (Aug. 1) race card at Eldorado Scioto Downs was cancelled due to track condition, lightning in the area and out of concern for all participants and fans.