It was party time again at Running Aces for the connections of Rock Party, a 6-year-old son of Cantab Hall, who surged to the finish line just in time to make it two in a row in the $18,500 Open Trot on Sunday (June 11) at Running Aces.
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Post position draw for Pepsi North America Cup set for Tuesday
The field for the 40th Pepsi North America Cup will learn their starting spots at a special luncheon Tuesday at Woodbine Mohawk Park. New this year, elimination winners (Christchurch, Confederate, Fulton, It’s My Show) will draw for posts two through six. After the elimination winners receive their posts, the remaining names and post positions will be drawn.
Conrad, Dinges win amateur events at Oak Grove
Carson Conrad and Tony Dinges were the harness racing “stars” under the sun on Sunday (June 11), each capturing their respective events in USHDC amateur competition at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming.
Illini Classic deadline approaching
The management of the Illini Classic Sale Company has issued a reminder that the entry deadline for the 2023 yearling sale is Thursday (June 15).
Nichols Volunteer Fire Department recognized at Tioga Downs
The Southern Tier Harness Horsemen’s Association and Tioga Downs recognized the members of the Nichols Volunteer Fire Department with a night at the races on Friday (June 9).
Entries being accepted for Buckeye Classic Yearling Sale
The Hoosier Classic Sale Company is now accepting entries to the ninth annual Buckeye Classic Yearling Sale.
DSBF 3-year-olds headline Harrington racing this week
Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) stakes action for 3-year-olds competing in the first of two $20,000 legs will headline the June 12-14 week of live racing at Harrington Raceway.
Ohoka Chopper N repeats in Oak Grove Open
Last week Ohoka Chopper N came barreling from off the speed to win, but this week driver Atlee Bender worked a pocket ride for the Erv Miller trainee and fired similar fervor down the stretch to win the $27,000 Open Pace on Sunday (June 11) at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel.
Sophomore colt trotters sharp in Pocono stakes Sunday
On Sunday evening (June 11) Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania featured 3-year-old trotting males in the second preliminary of the state-sired program, with two $71,274 divisions of the Sire Stakes and four $20,000 divisions of the Stallion Series.
Hades de Vandel won Oslo Grand Prix
Bjerke, Norway – French bred but Dutch-owned and trained Hades de Vandel with Robin Bakker in the bike won the Group 1 race, Oslo Grand Prix at Bjerke Sunday afternoon.