The feature race on Sunday night (Aug. 16) at Running Aces was the $35,000 Steve Wiseman Memorial Trot, which went to post with a very talented field of seven contenders, all trying for the coveted Wiseman trophy, blanket and winner’s purse.
ARCI seeks CEO
The Association of Racing Commissioners International is recruiting for an individual or entity to oversee, coordinate and manage the organization’s finances, programs, staff and operations.
Made For More, Miz Ella Paige victorious in Ohio Sire Stakes
Made For More and Miz Ella Paige recorded victories as Northfield Park Racino hosted two $75,000 divisions of the fourth leg of the Ohio Sires Stakes for freshman filly trotters on Sunday (Aug. 16).
Dark Horse scores 50th career win at Skowhegan State Fair
The Skowhegan State Fair swung open its gates for the 208th consecutive season this week with harness racing taking center stage before the packed, voluminous stands on Sunday (Aug. 16). A 10-race program loaded with competitive combatants filled the outdoor paddocks, but it was a pacer named Dark Horse who stole the limelight while winning for the 50th time in his career.
Dutchman Paul Hagoort wins the German Derby for the ninth time
The 131st Deutsches Traber-Derby at the Mariendorf track (three-quarter-mile track) in Berlin was a major triumph for Dutch harness racing trainer Paul Hagoort, who had two horses in the race — with them finishing first and second.
Red Mile cancels, reschedules remainder of Sunday card
Due to lightning and storms around the Lexington area, The Red Mile suspended the Sunday night (Aug. 16) card after six races and rescheduled the evening’s remaining races.
Lifetime marks fall in Spartan Stakes
Six of the eight divisions of the $164,200 Spartan Stakes, held Saturday (Aug. 15) at the Midland County Fair, resulted in new lifetime marks for their respective winners.
Four training wins for Smith, including Batavia Open
The last of four Sunday matinee cards of racing was held at Batavia Downs on Aug. 16 and offered a stout slate of competition, with two top tier tilts headlining the 14-race program with winners heavily backed by the public.
Archon grabs NYSS win at Tioga Sunday
Archon (Dan Daley) captured a $112,100 leg of the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for freshmen colt and gelding trotters Sunday (Aug. 16) at Tioga Downs.
Sophomores shine in PASS action at The Meadows
Saturday’s (Aug. 15) card at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows was packed with sophomore Pennsylvania Sire Stakes trotting action. The filly division featured two $49,000 Stenographer divisions and three Stallion Series divisions, while the colts competed in two $49,000 Super Bowl divisions and two Stallion Series divisions.