David Conlon got some early advice from the first trainer he worked for and has followed it religiously. It finally led to a milestone on Aug. 28 when Conlon got his first driving win with Gold Train at Delaware’s Harrington Raceway.
Cumberland Run harness track opens Sunday
Cumberland Run opens this Sunday, bringing live horse racing to southeastern Kentucky for the first time and giving the state a third Standardbred track.
USTA revokes Dale Hiteman membership
The United States Trotting Association on Wednesday (Oct. 4) revoked the membership and USTA licenses of horseman Dale P. Hiteman, effective that day.
Last chance to enter Harrisburg Mixed Sale
Don’t miss out on this last chance to enter into the Harrisburg Mixed Sale.
DSBF 2-year-old finals highlight Harrington week
A quartet of $110,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund finals for 2-year-olds will headline a big week (Oct. 9-11) of racing at Harrington Raceway.
Expo Wise As wins the Italian Trotting Derby
A new international trotting star from Italy is on his way.
Reynolds Stake and Colonial Trot Monday at Plainridge
The Grand Circuit makes another stop at Plainridge Park on Monday (Oct. 9) when the $123,000 Reynolds Stake and $51,100 Colonial Trot tops the card.
Meadowlands reopening notes
The Meadowlands will resume live racing on the weekend of Oct. 20-21 and will continue each weekend through the balance of 2023.
Confederate claims Tattersalls in total knockout
Bugaboo Lou became a thorn in the side of 1-9 favorite Confederate through a fast clip. And despite the hot fractions and the persistent pressure Confederate pummeled his peers to post a 1:48.2 victory in the second of two divisions for the $236,000 Tattersalls Pace at The Red Mile on Sunday (Oct. 8).
Tactical Approach takes 131st Kentucky Futurity
In a déjà vu effort, Tactical Approach got locked at the pylons but had the red seas of clay open to the inside to give him room to dart and grab the lead in the closing strides of the $450,000 Kentucky Futurity on Sunday (Oct. 8) at The Red Mile.