Yet another track record was established at Monticello Raceway in New York Sire Stakes action Monday afternoon (Aug. 4).
Washington County (PA) Fair post time change
Horsemen are advised that post time for Monday, Aug. 11, at the Washington County Fair (Arden Downs) has been changed to 10 a.m., which will also be the post time on Sunday.
Harrah’s Philadelphia seeks Assistant Race Secretary
Harrah’s Philadelphia is currently seeking an Assistant Race Secretary.
Maine Sire Stakes roll into Topsham Fair
A true sign of summer is when the Maine Sire Stakes, and harness racing in general, makes its annual swing into the Pine Tree State’s agricultural fair circuit. Monday (Aug. 4) the region’s 3-year-old filly pacers rolled into the historic Topsham Fair for two $11,000-plus divisions of sidestepping action.
Sadodaka-Deaton take GLADA feature at Northfield
The Great Lakes Amateur Driving Association (GLADA) returned to action at Northfield Park on Monday (Aug. 4) with Sadodaka and driver Ryan Deaton teaming up for a handy score in 1:58.2.
Hunka Hunka leads second-time BSS winners at Urbana
The Champaign County Fair in Urbana, Ohio, hosted the third leg of the Buckeye Stallion Series for freshman pacers on Monday (Aug. 4). The 11-race card featured six $20,000 divisions of freshman male pacers and five $20,000 divisions of freshman filly pacers. Four of the boys recorded their second BSS victories of the season.
Three-year-olds in MSF action at Ocean Downs
It was a night of high-powered performances and thrilling stretch drives as Ocean Downs hosted the Maryland Standardbred Race Fund’s spotlight for 3-year-old colt and gelding pacers and trotters on Monday evening. Fans were treated to a showcase of emerging stars who left little doubt about their talent, speed, and grit.
Unreasonable makes it four in a row at The Red Mile
On Monday (Aug. 2) under hazy skies, Unreasonable and Mr Mouton, captured the two $80,000 first round legs of the $80,000 Kentucky Championship Series for sophomore filly pacers and 3-year-old male trotters. There were also three $30,000 Kentucky Commonwealth Series contests, five $15,000 Kentucky Golden Rod Series legs and two $10,000 Kentucky Wildcat Series legs.
Wild, Exciting Action during Monday Pocono card
The Always A Virgin mare Walkin On Sunshine provided sunshine on a cloudy day for chalk players Monday (Aug. 4) afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, holding off waves of stretch challengers to capture the $25,000 distaff fast-class pacing feature in 1:50.
Otten to join MGM Northfield Park for $300,000 Carl Milstein Memorial
Jessica Otten, known for providing commentary for Fox Sports broadcasts of harness racing on America’s Day at the Races will join Michael Carter on the broadcast at MGM Northfield Park on Saturday (Aug. 9).