Andrew Adamczyk and Bob Hechkoff both posted front-stepping victories in the pair of $13,100 divisions of the North American Amateur Drivers Association Trot at Yonkers Raceway on Thursday night (Sept. 26).
Johnny Johnson, 69, dies
Johnny Todd Johnson, 69, of Eaton, Ohio, died Sept. 23, 2024, at Sycamore Hospital in Miamisburg, Ohio, following a brief illness.
FAS Rulings for Friday, September 27, 2024
View Fines and Suspensions for the week of September 27, 2024 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the USTA…
Red Mile cancels Friday card
The card for Friday (Sept. 27) at The Red Mile has been canceled due to inclement weather.
Michigan fair circuit concludes at Ludington
After track conditions and weather forced multiple postponements of the Great Lakes Stakes, the 2024 Michigan fair harness racing circuit came to a close Thursday (Sept. 26) when the Great Lakes Stakes highlighted a 22-race marathon card at the Western Michigan Fair, in Ludington, Mich.
Maximus Mearas S stays unbeaten with Bluegrass win
Lucas Wallin trainee Maximus Mearas S made a successful leap into Grand Circuit company with a facile come-from-behind score in 1:54 to take the second of five divisions of the $387,500 Bluegrass 2-Year-Old Colt and Gelding Trot at the Red Mile on Thursday afternoon (Sept. 26).
Papi Grad grand in Bluegrass
Steve Carter trainee Papi Grad, in the face of a far-turn blitz, remained resolute and rebuffed first-over challenger Looksgoodinloulou to coast to a 1:51 victory in the second of four divisions of the $387,500 Bluegrass 2-Year-Old Filly Pace on Thursday afternoon (Sept. 26) at the Red Mile.
Beckwith five-bagger buoyed by Fourever Boy
Brett Beckwith, who is currently the second leading dash driver in North America, significantly added to his already lofty victory count after winning five races at Plainridge Park on Thursday (Sept. 26) afternoon. Those wins included a natural hat trick — in the eighth, ninth and 10th races — to close out the card.
Khaosan Road photos Chake in Philly trot
The International Moni gelding Khaosan Road added back-to-back fast-class feature trot wins at Harrah’s Philadelphia to his impressive resume after just surviving the inside charge of Chake to prevail in 1:52.4 on Thursday (Sept. 26).
Meadowlands to host qualifiers Oct. 10
The Meadowlands will host qualifying races on the morning of Thursday, Oct. 10, in advance of the track’s fall race meet, which begins Oct. 18.