Tioga Downs plays host to two divisions of the New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old pacing colts and geldings on Saturday (Sept. 2).
Streaking Sister Mary Maude in NYSS at Batavia on Friday
The New York Sire Stakes will make its final 2023 visit to Batavia Downs on Friday (Sept. 1) when two $51,500 divisions of 2-year-old trotting fillies will line up to vie for the $103,000 in purse money and the statistical leader in this category will be on hand to compete.
List of Mares Bred reports due Sept. 1
Stallion owners are reminded that the List of Mares Bred (LOMB) is due to the USTA by Sept. 1 to get the cheapest rate possible. Submissions postmarked by Sept. 1 are $5/mare; late submissions cost $10/mare.
Carryovers highlight Saturday Northfield program
Wednesday (Aug. 30) night proved tricky for gamblers at MGM Northfield Park, creating a pair of wagering opportunities to highlight Saturday (Sept. 2) night’s program.
Three Ohio County Fairs to be live-streamed Thursday
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will continue its 2023 Ohio County Fair racing season with live-streaming coverage from three county fairs on Thursday (Aug. 31).
Maryland Sire Stakes prelims conclude at Ocean Downs
Ocean Downs hosted the final freshman Maryland Sire Stake prelims on Wednesday (Aug. 30).
Morrill wins six including feature at Batavia
Jim Morrill Jr. had the hot hand in the bike on Wednesday (Aug. 30) as he won six times during the 13 race card. His biggest tally came with Miss Rockadali, who led at every station en route to victory in the $15,000 Fillies and Mares Open I Handicap at Batavia Downs.
Red Mile Sunday card under the lights
The Red Mile, enjoying a successful stakes-filled Summer Championship Meeting thus far under the sunlight, continues on Sunday (Sept. 3) with a 14-race “Labor Day Eve” program under the lights with a 5:50 p.m. post time.
Lake shining as Aces’ expert ‘capper
Steven Lake has been following harness racing for at least a few decades and has learned a lot from studying the game during that time.
McNeight’s comeback continues with two Wednesday Woodstock (Va.) wins
Driver Robert McNeight’s comeback from a near fatal car accident in March 2022 reached new heights today during the Shenandoah County Fair’s meet kickoff card, in Woodstock, Va. The 37-year-old captured two trotting races aboard trainer Lou Goans’ Feathers Finale and Show The Will — his second and third fair wins since returning to action July 17 with a QF license — after spending 13 years away from the sport.