fter completely dominating the ICF sophomore male pacing division last year, the Amy and Kyle Husted stable’s talented Fox Valley Landen will get an opportunity to take on some of the best open company pacers this season. If the son of Somestarsomewhere’s recent qualifier is any indication, the Illinois champ is on the right path to be a significant player down the road against what certainly will be some rugged competition.
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Running Aces nominations due soon; condition sheets and barn assignments posted
Running Aces management would like to remind owners and trainers that nominations for the first three late closing events of the 2024 season are coming due in May.
Dinges, Stillwell take USHDC races at Oak Grove
Oak Grove Racing and Gaming presented a pair of harness racing events highlighting the United States Amateur Driving Club on Monday (April 29) and drivers Tony Dinges and Jacob Stillwell were victorious in their respective events.
Big Chic Magnet scores upset Monday In Harrington Feature
Evm Racing’s Big Chic Magnet ($21.80, Jim Morand) was a narrow winner in the $22,500 Open Pace Monday (April 29) at Harrington Raceway in 1:53.3.
Illusion Seelster Stuns in Oak Grove Open Upset
John MacDonald uncorked yet another double-digit winner in the top class at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel, this time guiding 12-1 shot Illusion Seelster to victory in the $30,000 Fillies & Mares Open Pace on Monday (April 29).
My Pal Joe makes history in Plainridge feature race
The 20-year-old track record for aged pacing geldings at Plainridge Park was finally re-written when My Pal Joe (Shawn Gray) turned in a convincing 1:49.2 mile in the featured $20,000 conditioned pace on Monday afternoon (April 29).
Blackhawk Zette completes sweep of Weiss Series
The Cantab Hall colt Blackhawk Zette completed a clean sweep of the Bobby Weiss Trotting Series for trotting males on Monday (April 29) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, capturing the $50,000 Championship while equaling his lifetime best of 1:54.2.
Devon Tharps has found his niche in life and racing
If Devon Tharps was any happier, he might need surgery to remove some of the excess joy that’s invading his body. “Man, I couldn’t ask for it to go any better; 2024 has been a year full of blessings for me,” said the man whose life has seemingly begun at age 30.
Virginia-Certified horses shine in Mountain Racing Series finals
Pam Wagner’s K J Todd, Charles Myers’ Hillbillyclassygirl and Scott Woogen and Brenda Messenger’s KJ Hunter all successfully advanced from their Mountain Racing Series prep race wins a week ago to the winner’s circle in a series of $25,000 finals Saturday (April 27) at Shenandoah Downs.
Fun and food highlight Kentucky Derby Day at MGM Northfield Park
The best place to watch and wager on Saturday’s (May 4) 150th Kentucky Derby in the state is MGM Northfield Park. With contests, a food truck festival, and bands, the northeast Ohio facility has plenty to offer.