After shrugging off a challenge from 2022 Breeders Crown champion Ammo, Water Sports Teen repelled a late threat from Business Director to spring a 7-1 upset in Monday’s (Nov. 4) $10,500 Open Handicap Pace at Rosecroft Raceway.
Coaches Corner fastest in MGM Grand Prix Pacing Series opener
Coaches Corner, the runner-up in the MGM Borgata Pacing Series final earlier this year, led the way with a 1:51 mile in the first leg of the MGM Grand Prix Pacing Series on Monday (Nov. 4) at MGM Yonkers Raceway. El Rey and Nandolo N won the other $50,000 divisions that took place on the program.
3-year-old Matron Stakes Thursday at Bally’s Dover
The 3-year-old Matron Stakes are scheduled for Thursday (Nov. 7) at Bally’s Dover.
Cambridge Hanover sells for $1 million in opening session at Harrisburg
Cambridge Hanover, a three-quarter brother to standout 2-year-old male trotter Maryland, became the third yearling in history to sell for seven figures Monday when he was purchased for $1 million by trainer Andrew Harris as agent for Bill Pollock during the opening session of the 86th annual Standardbred Horse Sale.
Big Ben Pellini S impressive at Pocono Monday
Big Ben Pellini S was large and in charge of the faster of two $15,000 trotting features on Monday afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, winning in hand in 1:53.2 on a cool day.
HISA announces Provisional Suspension policy change
On Monday (Nov. 4), HISA announced a policy change regarding Provisional Suspensions of Covered Persons requesting that the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU) limit the circumstances of imposing those suspensions starting immediately.
Winbak’s Harrisburg Mixed Sale videos now posted
Winbak Farm has been the No. 1 breeder in Delaware since 2004.
Meadows Monday Memo
Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
MGCB approves Northville Downs dates at the Hastings fairgrounds
Northville Downs LLC filed an application for a 2025 race meeting license and a 2025 simulcast permit with the Michigan Gaming Control Board for dates at the Hastings fairgrounds.
Carter gets ‘big rush and big thrill’ out of driving Standardbreds
It’s safe to say William Carter is a tad ahead of where he thought he would be at this point in his career. “A hundred percent,” the 20-year-old Maryland driver said. “I didn’t know where I’d be. I thought I might still be cleaning stalls at this time.” Rather than cleaning stalls, he’s cleaning up to the tune of over $1.1 million in purse earnings through 1,114 starts this season.