The fourth leg of the Buckeye Stallion Series for sophomore colt trotters saw early speed dominate the fields on Sunday (Aug. 11) at MGM Northfield Park. Three divisions, each carrying a purse of $20,000, went behind the gate.
Hechkoff, Beltrami win in AHDC trots; Sheridan doubles in pace
Bob Hechkoff strode down the road and Tony Beltrami ripped from off the speed to win their respective $10,000 divisions for the American Harness Drivers Club Trot at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Sunday night (Aug. 12).
Dead heat in mare division of Iowa-Registered at Humboldt
With a full card of 14 races on Sunday (Aug. 11) at Humboldt, the mare division of Aged Iowa-Registered 3-Years and Older Pace brought the crowd to their feet.
Harrington Raceway meet resumes Monday
Harrington Raceway’s 78th season of live racing will resume Monday night (Aug. 12) with a 15-race program (post time is 4:30 p.m.).
Quebec’s Prix d’Ete and its interesting history
Coming up on Sunday (Aug. 18), the Quebec Jockey Club will present its richest and most prestigious race of the year at the Hippodrome 3R in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec with the return of the C$200,000 Prix d’Ete.
Winbak Farm videos for Ohio Selected Jug Yearling Sale posted
On Sept. 13, Winbak Farm will be selling three pacing yearlings in the Ohio Selected Jug Sale. These yearlings will be selling as part of the Spring Haven Farm consignment.
Domovoy and Yo Lucky Moni both deliver as Wiseman elim favorites at Aces
The Sunday night (Aug. 11) program at Running Aces featured two elimination heats for the 2024 Steve Wiseman Memorial trot, with each division drawing a field of six and going for a purse of $17,500.
Mom and son win on same card at Skowhegan State Fair
Mistakes and mishaps can happen for any number of reasons. But while often unfortunate, some miscues just have a knack for working themselves out with positive outcomes. Such was the case with JK Cheerleader’s (1:59.1-$11.20) triumphant return to winner’s circle glory.
Looksgoodinloulou, Date Night Hanover stride home at The Red Mile
On Sunday (Aug. 11) the promising Looksgoodinloulou and Kentucky champion Date Night Hanover captured their respective second round legs of the $80,000 Kentucky Sire Stakes Championship Series for freshman and sophomore filly pacers and trotters at The Red Mile.
Buter-Cullipher-Pollack sweep Pocono Sire Stakes
Driver Tyler Buter, trainer Jeff Cullipher, and co-owner (with Cullipher) Pollack Racing combined to sweep the two $79,569 divisions of the third preliminary of the Pennsylvania Sire Stakes for 2-year-old trotting colts, held Sunday evening (Aug. 11) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.