Wishing Barefoot (Wishing Stone) won the $15,000 Open Trot at Saratoga for the first time this season when on Thursday evening (Aug. 29), the Scott Mongeon trainee parlayed his pocket ride to an upset victory.
Bet On Buter best in Ocean feature; ‘Tyson’ wins fifth straight
Bet On Buter turned a three-hole trip into an odds-on victory in Thursday’s (Aug. 29) featured event at Ocean Downs, an $8,500 optional claiming pace.
Four straight for Lets Go Endofaera in Indiana Sire Stakes
Lets Go Endofaera put her dominance on display yet again in the lone $94,500 division of Indiana Sire Stakes for sophomore pacing fillies at Harrah’s Hoosier Park on Thursday (Aug. 29). Pacing to her fourth straight sub-1:50 victory, Lets Go Endofaera was as advertised as the 1-9 bettor’s choice in the penultimate sire stakes leg for the division.
Dire Straits wins easily Thursday at Philly
Dire Straits was the sultan of speed in the $12,000 fast-class trotting feature on Thursday afternoon (Aug. 29) at Harrah’s Philadelphia, making a strong mid-race move to command and then powering off to a 5-1/4-length victory in 1:52.
Delayed Hanover much the best in Plainridge trot
Delayed Hanover got his second win in his last three starts at Plainridge Park with an easy score in Thursday’s (Aug. 29) $25,000 Open Handicap Trot.
Running Aces cancels Thursday races due to weather
Due to safety concerns after severe thunderstorms and heavy rains pelted the track late in the afternoon, racing officials have canceled Thursday night’s (Aug. 29) racing program at Running Aces.
Seafire looks to shine bright in OHSS championship
Brian Brown is enjoying the now with male pacer Seafire while also keeping an eye on the 4-year-old’s future. Unraced at age 2, Seafire has won 10 of 20 career races and hit the board a total of 16 times, earning $225,210. On Friday, the son of Downbytheseaside-Wildfire Princess will head to the Ohio Sire Stakes championship for older male pacers at Eldorado Scioto Downs as the 8-5 morning-line favorite for Brown and driver Chris Page.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Aug. 30
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (Aug. 30).
Meadowlands’ “Mini Meet” kicks off Friday
If it’s true good things come in small packages, the upcoming two weeks at The Meadowlands are not to be missed. That’s because the mile oval will be conducting a brief “Mini Meet” where live action will be contested over a two-week period where four programs will be in the spotlight before harness racing takes a five-week break.
Northfield Park old timers gathering on Saturday
The first ever Northfield Park old timers gathering will take place this Saturday (Aug. 31) during the races.