On Thursday (Nov. 7), there will be no horse racing in France. Instead, representatives of both sports (trot/flat) will gather for a protest march in Paris.
Dual carryovers Wednesday night at MGM Northfield Park
Election night (Nov. 5) was a rough day for some in the Pick-5 at MGM Northfield Park, resulting in a $3,135 carryover. The pool will roll over to the program on Wednesday night (Nov. 6).
Southwind Amazon becomes winningest horse of the modern era
A week removed from his most recent victory, and up in class, Southwind Amazon was all class, re-writing the harness racing history books by earning career win number 138 at MGM Northfield Park on Tuesday (Nov. 5). The victory also pushed the 14-year-old son of Camluck’s earnings to over $1.5 million and pushed him past Niffit who had 137 wins.
Asteroid game in victory at Dover
Asteroid won the $25,000 Open Handicap Trot at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night (Nov. 5).
Upgrade, Ellie Hanover lead day two at Harrisburg
Trotting fillies Upgrade and Ellie Hanover each sold for $300,000 to share top honors for the second session of the 86th annual Standardbred Horse Sale, held Tuesday (Nov. 5) at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show Complex.
Sophomores shine in Tuesday Pocono features
A trio of $15,000 feature races — two trotting handicaps and a pacing distaff contest, all for horses on the improve — headlined the Tuesday (Nov. 5) card at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
No changes in Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown Top 10 rankings
Nijinsky, who won this past Friday’s Monument Circle Stakes at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, was the only horse in the Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown Top 10 — and one of only three horses receiving points in the entire poll — in action last week. Subsequently, the Week 21 rankings released Tuesday were unchanged.
Jackpot Hi-5 mandatory payout Saturday at Woodbine Mohawk Park
Woodbine Entertainment today announced a mandatory payout for the Standardbred Jackpot Hi-5 this Saturday (Nov. 9) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Shenandoah Downs seeks race secretary for 2025
Shenandoah Downs, Virginia’s premier harness racing track, is seeking a highly qualified individual for the position of race secretary for the 2025 spring and fall race meets.
SBOANJ annual meeting set for Nov. 20
The SBOANJ will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Knob Hill Golf Club, 1 Shinnecock Dr., Manalapan, NJ.