To celebrate the life of Iowa horseman, Jake Saner, family and friends gathered at Eldon, Iowa on Wednesday (June 12). At his favorite track, race two featured the Iowa Registered 3-Year-olds and Older Trot which was named in his honor, the Jake Saner Memorial.
Mohatu As placed first in Philly trot feature
Six foes couldn’t defeat Mr Bluebird in the $14,000 featured trot at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Thursday (June 12) afternoon, but his own decorum did – on a line on the turns, he went inside three consecutive pylons late on the final bend while well ahead, and although clear under the wire in 1:53.4, the violation, under Pennsylvania rules, caused him to be moved from first to seventh/last, elevating 13-1 shot Mohatu As to the top spot.
Maine Sire Stakes opens at Cumberland Saturday
Two fields of 3-year-old filly pacers highlight the first $23,000-plus round of Maine Sire Stakes action at Cumberland Raceway on Saturday (June 14), which marks the start of the 18-week season of New England’s premier harness racing showcase.
Mr Walner Fashion flashing winning style
A field of 10 Hambletonian-eligible trotters will go behind the starting gate Friday in the $225,000 New Jersey Sire Stakes championship for 3-year-old male trotters at The Meadowlands. The lineup includes three of this season’s four fastest sophomore boys: Mr Walner Fashion, Mountcastle and Onajetplane.
HarnessRacing.com Preview Show featuring the Pepsi North America Cup, presented by the Standardbred Horse Sales Company, airs Thursday at 5 p.m.
The HarnessRacing.com Preview Show, presented by the Standardbred Horse Sales Company, this Thursday (June 12) at 5 p.m. will take a look at the upcoming Pepsi North America Cup at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Saturday (June 14).
Doug McNair has come full circle on Ontario-sired Pepsi North America Cup hopeful Crack Shot
Driver Doug McNair didn’t think much of the colt at first, but has now come to love the “stocky little horse with high, high speed.” He can now admit he was wrong about Crack Shot, Ontario’s biggest hope in Saturday’s (June 14) C$1 million Pepsi North America Cup at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
FanDuel named presenting sponsor of 100th Hambletonian
The $1-million Hambletonian, America’s premier trotting race, will celebrate its 100th edition on Saturday, Aug. 2, at Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford, NJ. FanDuel, the largest advance-deposit wagering (ADW) platform in the United States, will serve as the presenting sponsor for the milestone event.
High 5 carryover, guaranteed pools Thursday at Hoosier
The 14-race card on Thursday (June 12) at Harrah’s Hoosier Park will be a bettor’s delight as it features a $8,454.72 carryover in the Early Hoosier High 5 (race 7) in addition to the traditional trio of $10,000 Thursday night guarantees.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for June 13
Columbus, OH — Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (June 13). To view Pandy’s Picks, click here. Pandolfo also offers his picks…
Have yourself a Classic day Casey
Stickney, IL — The third time is said to be the charm. Evidently that’s not always the case. It took a fourth attempt to successfully get the Downstate Classics for ICF 3-year-olds…