Trainer-driver Åke Svanstedt had heavy favorites in both $15,000 trotting features on the Tuesday (Nov. 12) card at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania. One was coming off a victory against non-winners of two races while the other won his Breeders Crown elimination two starts back.
Melvin G wins fifth straight in DSBF prelim
Sent off the overwhelming 1-20 favorite, Melvin G rolled to a lifetime-best 1:57.2 score — his fifth win in a row — in the second of two $20,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund (DSBF) first-round preliminary divisions for 2-year-old male trotters on Tuesday (Nov. 12) at Bally’s Dover.
USTA District 2 meeting recap
On Tuesday (Nov. 12), Chairperson Marilyn Breuer-Bertera and Directors Sam Hedington, Scott Peine, Mike Sweeney, and Cathy Webb hosted the annual District 2 meeting via Zoom.
Captain Albano climbs one spot in Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll
Captain Albano, who won last week’s Matron Stakes for 3-year-old male pacers, made the only move in the Week 22 Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll’s Top 10, rising from sixth to fifth in a swap of positions with Sig Sauer.
Blooded Horse shop and sell opportunity
The Blooded Horse Sale is pleased to offer an especially nice group of horses at its Fall Mixed Sale on Wednesday (Nov. 20) in Springfield, Ohio.
Amazing Catch syndication announced
After setting a record as the most expensive Standardbred to ever sell at public auction, the new connections of Amazing Catch have announced his racing and breeding syndication.
Standardbreds shine at 2024 Equine Affaire
Standardbreds made a remarkable impression at this year’s Equine Affaire, showcasing their versatility, athleticism, and gentle nature. From dressage to ranch work, these former racehorses proved they’re exceptional partners across many disciplines.
Kreiser earns 1,000th career training victory
Milestones continued to be set on Monday (Nov. 11) as Cory Kreiser earned his 1,000th career training victory, conditioning Brooklets Desire to victory at MGM Northfield Park.
Ammo vaults to victory in Rosecroft Open
Closing steadily into a blistering pace, 4-5 favorite Ammo rolled off cover and overpowered Don’tmesswithles in the lane for a 1-3/4-length score in Monday’s (Nov. 11) $10,500 Open Handicap Pace at Rosecroft Raceway.
New faces emerge with victories in MGM Grand Prix Pacing Series
There were no repeaters from round one in the second leg of the MGM Grand Prix Pacing Series on Monday night (Nov. 11) at MGM Yonkers Raceway as Adam Twelve, American Dealer N and Desperate Man got the job done in the trio of $50,000 splits.