Seaside Diva, driven by Yannick Gingras, put herself in the running for a spot in the Blue Chip Matchmaker Series final by capturing the first of three $50,000 divisions in the fourth round of the event for pacing mares at MGM Yonkers Raceway on Friday night (April 18). The 4-year-old by Downbytheseaside went to the front and never looked back, stopping the teletimer in 1:53.2 for her first win in five seasonal starts.
Eldorado Scioto Downs season opens May 8
There’s just 20 days until the 2025 Eldorado Scioto Downs season kicks off on Thursday (May 8).
Dealin With Dewey finds success at Buffalo
Dealin With Dewey arrived razor sharp from Ontario, but the question was if that form would carry over into Buffalo Raceway’s $14,500 Open Trot on Friday afternoon (April 18).
Show Me wins Philadelphia feature
Show Me opened up a big lead down the backstretch in the $12,000 featured trot at Harrah’s Philadelphia Friday afternoon (April 18), then proved to have enough left to withstand the furiously-finishing Greenma in 1:55.2.
Cal Expo cards Sire Stakes, Open Trot Saturday
A $20,000 California Sire Stakes for the 4-year-old males headed by Celebrity Status and an Open Trot featuring Valottalove get the marquee treatment at Cal Expo Saturday evening.
Redén pair dominate on Good Friday
Trainer Daniel Redén of Sweden has several notable horses in his stable. On Good Friday, two of these horses demonstrated performances that may qualify them for an invitation to the Elitloppet.
Opening for Supervising Racing Veterinarian at Tioga Downs
The New York State Gaming Commission is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Supervising Racing Veterinarian at the harness racetrack associated with Tioga Downs.
Entry deadline approaching for yearling portion of inaugural Midwest Standardbred Horse Sale
Entries for the yearling portion of the inaugural Midwest Standardbred Horse Sale are scheduled to close on Friday (May 2).
Running Aces gearing up for 2025 season
Running Aces is currently in final preparations for the 2025 live harness racing season, which will kick off on Sunday (May 18) and will offer three nights of action per week through Sept. 20, for a total of 55 race dates.
Shotgun Rider is three-time AERC High Mileage Standardbred
Standardbreds are built to outlast long days and nights racing on the track, but one Standardbred has reigned supreme on the endurance trail once again. (Owyhee) Shotgun Rider has been named the 2024 American Endurance Ride Conference High Mileage Standardbred for the third time with owner and rider Merri Melde. The duo also earned the title for the 2017 and 2021 ride seasons.