The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will continue its 2023 Ohio County Fair racing season coverage with live streaming coverage from the Putnam County Fairgrounds in Ottawa, Ohio, Tuesday (June 20) and Wednesday (June 21).
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California Sires Stakes nominations due July 1
Nominations for foals of 2022 of $150 is due by July 1 to be eligible for the California Sires Stakes program.
Next Generation slots up for auction June 21
Slots for the 4th annual Next Generation, to be held on Saturday, July 1 at Eldorado Scioto Downs, will be up for bid during a special Preferred Equine Online auction on Wednesday (June 21) at 3:00 p.m.
Trainer Tony Alagna reaches 2,000 win milestone
Tony Alagna got career training win 2,000 on Sunday (June 18) when Saldana Hanover won the fifth race at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania. George Napolitano Jr. was in the sulky. The 3-year-old filly is a daughter of Captaintreacherous, who was Pacer of the Year for Alagna in 2012 and 2013 before becoming one of the sport’s prominent sires.
Steven High, 67, dies
Steven A. High, 67, of Cardington, Ohio, died June 16, 2023, peacefully at home after an 11-month battle with cancer.
Jason Bartlett and Huntsville rule the day at Monticello Raceway
The New York Sire Stakes kicked off its 2023 season at Monticello Raceway Monday afternoon (June 19) with the 3-year-old pacing fillies taking center stage. The nine-race card featured three divisions of Sire Stakes and three heats of the Excelsior Series.
Emira Mil IT, Weather Vanes feature winners at Pocono
Weather Vanes and Emira Mil IT emerging victorious with strong late moves in their respective $15,000 headlining trots on Monday (June 19) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
It’s A Herbie head honcho of Oak Grove Open Trot
Favorite It’s A Herbie catapulted off cover to fulfill a 7-5 obligation and win the $28,000 Open Trot at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Monday afternoon (June 19).
Lindy On Stage steals the show at Plainridge
Lindy On Stage usually races from behind, but a reverse strategy paid big dividends on Monday (June 19) when an early lead turned into his first victory of the year in the featured $17,500 trotting event at Plainridge Park.
Last call for SBOANJ scholarship applications
The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey and the Backstretch Community Assistance Program of New Jersey will award scholarships to qualified students currently enrolled in or plan to attend a two- or four-year college or university.