On May 31, Allegiant scorched Stockholm’s Solvalla Racecourse with a 1:48 mile, becoming the world’s fastest trotter ever with her victory in the Elitlopp.
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Allegiant scores commanding victory at Jägersro
Allegiant, driven by Örjan Kihlström, went off as the heavy favorite in the Åbergs Memorial at Jägersro Racetrack in Sweden and scored a commanding victory in 1:49.2f — a new track and race record.
World record holder Allegiant back in action
Allegiant made a successful return to racing Wednesday night (July 15), winning at Eskilstuna, Sweden in her first start since setting a world record at Solvalla.
Oak Grove globally prominent as record-breaking season continues
Under a decade since stone laid to dirt with the construction of Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel, the small track in Southwest Kentucky has found remarkable growth in betting dollars and eyeballs but has especially experienced a profound boost in racing quality as seen by one graduate of the racetrack rewriting the global harness racing record books at the start of the week.
Allegiant stuns in Elitloppet, blasts to World Record 1:48
Daniel Redén-trained Allegiant, with Örjan Kihlström in the bike, delivered a performance for the ages Sunday at Solvalla, roaring to the lead from post 7 and never looking back in the Elitloppet final. The 5-year-old mare stopped the clock in a jaw-dropping 1:48F, setting a new all-time world record.
McCarthy sweeps Matron sophomore paces
Todd McCarthy captured both 3-year-old pacing divisions of the Matron Stakes, held Thursday (Nov. 7) at Bally’s Dover, teaming up with Little Brown Jug winner Captain Albano to take the $185,500 sophomore male pace and Kentucky Sire Stakes champion Direction in the $116,500 sophomore filly pace.
Allegiant, Elista Hanover, R Melina win Oaks elims
The $500,000 Hambletonian Oaks now has its 10 finalists following three $50,000 eliminations on Saturday night (July 27) at the Meadowlands, from which Allegiant, Elista Hanover and R Melina clinched gold and post protection.