The 2024 Pennsylvania fair racing season started with a bang at the Big Butler Fair as all-age records for both the trot and the pace were broken in consecutive races, and then the newly-minted trot mark was tied just over an hour later.
Super Duper Cooper, Sister Mary Maude take Buffalo NYSS splits
The front end was the place to be on a rainy Wednesday afternoon (June 26) at Buffalo Raceway as Super Duper Cooper ($4.00) and Sister Mary Maude ($4.20) captured their respective New York Sire Stakes races for 3-year-old trotters in wire-to-wire fashion.
Beltrami, Keppler win Monticello NAADA splits
Tony Beltrami persisted first-over while Scott Keppler fired down the road to win their respective $7,500 divisions of the North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA) Trot at Monticello Raceway on Wednesday (June 26).
Ocean Downs cancels Wed. after three races
The Wednesday (June 26) harness racing program at Ocean Downs was canceled after three races due to severe thunderstorms in the Eastern Shore region.
Swan In Motion tops Harrington trotters
Howard Taylor’s Swan In Motion ($10, Victor Kirby) was a 1:54.3 winner in the featured $22,500 Free For All Trot on Wednesday (June 26) at Harrington Raceway.
Andy McCarthy wins six in 2-year-old races at Magical Acres
Andy McCarthy sat behind six winners Wednesday (June 26) as Magical Acres held 14 qualifiers for 2-year-old pacers and trotters. McCarthy’s victories included the day’s fastest mile, a 1:56.3 score with Linda Toscano-trained female pacer Allegra Hanover.
No change in Ken Warkentin’s Road to the Hambletonian Week 5
There were no changes to the top ten in Ken Warkentin’s Road to the Hambletonian Week 5.
Important shipping information for Red Mile horsemen
The following are requirements for horsemen before they ship into The Red Mile.
SBOANJ announces resident mare rebate for 2024 foals
The SBOANJ’s resident mare rebate is designated for mares who reside in New Jersey 150 days up to and including foaling.
Tetrick has rail advantage in Triple Crown races at Yonkers
Tim Tetrick will enter Friday’s two Triple Crown events for 3-year-olds at MGM Yonkers Raceway driving horses starting as No. 1. He hopes to see that number again, connected to their finishing positions, when the races are completed. Security Protected and Tetrick will leave from post No. 1 in the $300,000 MGM Yonkers Trot, the first jewel in the Trotting Triple Crown. One race earlier, Armada Hanover and Tetrick will leave from post one in the $225,000 MGM Grand Messenger Stakes, the first jewel in the Pacing Triple Crown.