Kelsey Wagner’s Brooksforreal and Caviart Farms’ Caviart Glory established new track records in their respective Virginia Breeders 2-year-old elimination victories over the weekend at Shenandoah Downs as freshman competitors looked to punch their tickets to the $650,000 Champions Day card in two weeks.
Mad Max Hanover tallies as Harrah’s Philadelphia returns to action
The Always B Miki gelding Mad Max Hanover (George Napolitano Jr.), bottomed out a bit chasing a wild pace but still second last week, moved after the quarter to the lead in the $13,000 featured pace and was a handy winner in 1:51.1. Mad Max Hanover, a five-year-old who is trained by Jake Leamon for owner Marvin Rounick, was a multiple stakes winner in his youth and second in the Governor’s Cup at two and the Meadowlands Pace at three; he now has a career bankroll of $769,433.
Johnson wins Pace for the Cure at MGM Northfield Park
Northfield, OH — Yes, Northfield Park hosted their $2.4 million dollar Ohio Sire Stakes Finals on Saturday night but, of equal importance to the millions seeking a cure of cancer, the track…
Calabrese, Stillwell claim Pocono AHDC Trots
John Calabrese rallied in time and Jacob Stillwell capitalized on a pocket ride to take their respective $10,000 divisions of the American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) Trot at Pocono Downs on Saturday (Oct. 12).
Daniel Wäjersten new big name in Swedish harness racing
Thirty-four-year-old Daniel Wäjersten is the new big name in Swedish harness racing.
Burke collects two Ohio Scarlet Championships for pacers
Trainer Ron Burke finished 1-2-3 in the $300,000 Ohio Sires Stakes Scarlet Championship for 2-year-old male pacers on Saturday night (Oct. 12) at MGM Northfield Park and also prevailed in the Championship for 3-year-old pacing fillies with Seaside Diva.
Brett Miller posts driving triple in Ohio Sires Stakes Scarlet Championships for trotters
Driver Brett Miller guided Virgil Morgan Jr. trainees Sugar Instead and Aunt Laura to victories in their $300,000 Ohio Sires Stakes Scarlet Championships for trotters on Saturday night at MGM Northfield Park and then added a third title with Daren Harvey-trained Lt Loverboy.
Primo Uomo and Discus Hanover win Vernon features
Primo Uomo (Leon Bailey) and Discus Hanover (Ron Harp) grabbed the co-features at Vernon Downs on Saturday (Oct. 12).
Quick Kiwis cop premier paces at Batavia Downs
Nimble New Zealand-breds took center stage at Batavia Downs as they won the top two paces of the week on Saturday (Oct. 12) night.
Cumberland run draw schedule
The draw schedule for the upcoming week at Cumberland Run has been modified. There will be no draw on Tuesday (Oct. 15) with a double draw on Wednesday (Oct. 16) for both Sunday (Oct. 13) and Monday (Oct. 14). The box will close as usual at 9 a.m.