On Monday (Aug. 7) the 15-race card at Red Mile featured trotters in two $80,000 second round legs of the Kentucky Sire Stakes, four $30,000 second round legs of the Kentucky Commonwealth Series and six $15,000 second round divisions of the Kentucky Goldenrod Series for freshman and sophomore males.
I’m No Outlaw N takes lifetime mark in Plainridge feature
Taking full advantage of a stiff early pace, I’m No Outlaw N rallied late to score a career-best effort in the $22,500 featured pace at Plainridge Park on Monday (Aug. 7).
Anthony M. Domino, Jr., 78, dies
Anthony M. Domino, Jr., age 78, of Middletown, DE, passed away suddenly on Saturday (Aug. 5). He was born in Wilmington, DE. Anthony was the son of the late Anthony and Mary Domino (DMattia).
Do Better proves best in Battle of Waterloo; Cheese Party upsets in Battle of the Belles
Bob McIntosh sent out two elimination winners in the $205,200 Battle of Waterloo final, presented by Winbak Farm, at Grand River Raceway on Monday afternoon (Aug. 7), and neither one of them disappointed. Do Better, a gelded son of Bettors Delight, guided by Sylvain Filion, delivered as the public’s choice to capture the prized event in 1:54.3. Always A Thrill, the second of two homebred rookies for McIntosh, finished second to complete the exacta for the stable.
Freehold seeking Charter/Assistant Race Secretary
Freehold Raceway is seeking a charter/assistant race secretary as well as an office clerk. Please send resume to kfagliarone@freeholdraceway.com or call 732.239.0281.
Arrangements announced for Harper Layne Finn
Harper Layne Finn, 5, of Altamont, Ill., died Aug. 2, 2023, at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
Brisk August so far at onGait
Grand Revival 3,1:54.4f led all auctions Monday afternoon (Aug. 7) at onGait bringing a winning bid of $70,400 from Indiana’s Jeff Fought.
Summer Series finals headline Monday program at MGM Northfield Park
The $20,000 Summer Series finals for the trotters and pacers will light up the track Monday (Aug. 7) evening at MGM Northfield Park.
NYSS glamour division at Batavia Tuesday for $119,800
The most anticipated division of New York Sire Stake horses will be at Batavia Downs on Tuesday (Aug. 8). That’s when the 3-year-old pacing colts and geldings will assemble for one $119,800 dash that headlines a 14-race card beginning at 6 p.m.
BP’s Lucky Star shines again with another new Aces record
Talented trotters were in the spotlight at Running Aces on Sunday (Aug. 6) with Minnesota-sired sophomores featured along with the Steve Wiseman Memorial eliminations and fans were treated to some exciting racing and impressive performances.