Some of Europe’s best trotters will meet at Solvalla Saturday afternoon (Oct. 14) on the richest day at a Swedish racetrack ever, as the total purse money is $2.6 million.
“Fresh Legs” approach for Night of Champions at Hawthorne
Last weekend’s last leg of Hawthorne’s Night of Champions stake series saw last year’s ICF freshman pacing titleholder Fox Valley Langley conspicuously absent.
Over $1 million up for grabs in Night of Champions at Hawthorne
The top Illinois-bred horses will be competing on Saturday (Oct. 14) for over $1 million in purses as 12 stakes events will be contested during Night of Champions at Hawthorne. While many past champions return to defend titles, the 2-year-olds get their first opportunity for their big stakes score.
FAS Rulings for Friday, October 13, 2023
View Fines and Suspensions for the week of Friday, October 13, 2023 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the…
Musclefantastic, Ponda Title crowned ISS champions at Harrah’s Hoosier Park
The first of two nights crowing Indiana Sire Stakes champions at Harrah’s Hoosier Park kicked off as part of the 13-race Thursday (Oct. 12) card. The freshman trotters were the first to step into the spotlight with the $250,000 Indiana Sire Stakes Super Final for both the colts and fillies, with Musclefantastic and Ponda Title emerging in two deep-stretch thrillers in their respective divisions.
$12,148 Pick-5 carryover Sunday at MGM Northfield Park
Saturday’s stakes action was tricky for Pick-5 bettors as the sequence went unsolved, setting up an opportunity for a sizeable pool on Sunday.
Hellabalou victorious in Dayton Open
After butting heads with some of the best pacers in North America all year long, Hellabalou added the $25,000 Open Pace to his resume after capturing the feature event at Hollywood Dayton Raceway on Thursday (Oct. 12).
Cushings crush at Plainridge Park
Father-son duo Ron and Mitchell Cushing dominated the action at Plainridge Park on Thursday afternoon (Oct. 12), accounting for a combined five wins on the card.
Walter Bianconi, 93, dies
Walter B. Bianconi, the father of longtime Northfield Park director of racing operations Dave Bianconi,died Oct. 8, 2023, at his home, in Barberton, Ohio.
Naturdays makes the day for her connections
She may not be a household name, but Naturdays may very well become one in Indiana at Harrah’s Hoosier Park on Friday (Oct. 13) when she seeks glory in the $250,000 Indiana Sires Stakes Super Final for 3-year-old filly trotters. The 15-race card, offering over $1.8 million in purses, features contests for the state’s best and brightest.