The Muscle Hill sophomore filly Maiden Voyage is now two-for-three in 2023 after winning Wednesday’s (June 7) $12,600 featured trot at Harrah’s Philadelphia. Trotting her own last quarter in :28 while rallying from third, Maiden Voyage lowered her mark to 1:55 under the guidance of the meet’s top driver, Tim Tetrick, for trainer Anette Lorentzon and S R F Stable.
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Woodbine Mohawk Park cancels Thursday races
Due to the Environment Canada Special Air Quality Alert for Toronto, and consistent with the advice received from veterinarians, medical practitioners, and other racing officials including the AGCO, Woodbine has made the decision to cancel the race card at Mohawk Park on Thursday (June 8) with the primary consideration being the health and safety of the horses and racing participants. Woodbine has also cancelled Thursday’s Thoroughbred race card.
Beryl C. Taylor, VMD, 73, dies
Beryl C. Taylor, VMD, 73, a New Jersey equine veterinarian who cared for generations of broodmares and foals that went on to race at tracks around the world, died May 23, 2023, after a short illness.
Attention Oak Grove horsemen
If you are bringing horses onto the property, it is required by the state of Kentucky that they have a current EIA (Coggins) test dated within the last 12 months and a health paper for each animal entering.
Lochinvar Art A and Leonidas A set to renew rivalry on Saturday at MGM Northfield Park
Saturday’s (June 10) $200,000 Battle of Lake Erie features many storylines, but racing fans may be surprised to hear that two competitors in the strong field have faced each other on two continents. Lochinvar Art A and Leonidas A found their way to the United States at different times, but their paths had crossed long before this Saturday’s “War on the Shore.”
Freshmen in action at Pocono qualifiers
Ten fields of 2-year-olds went behind the starting gate at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Wednesday morning (June 7) with two divisions for colts of each gait, and three each for their filly counterparts.
Buckeye Stallion Series to MGM Northfield Park on Wednesday
Five divisions of 3-year-old colt pacers will take to the MGM Northfield Park track Wednesday night (June 7) in search of a win in the second leg of the Buckeye Stallions Series. A total of $100,000 will be on the line with each division carrying a purse of $20,000.
Complimentary owners breakfast Saturday at Mohawk
Woodbine Mohawk Park will be hosting a special complimentary owners breakfast this Saturday morning for 2-year-old races.
Cara Collins elected District 6 USTA track director
Cara Collins, Racing & Equine Facilities Manager of Oak Grove Racing and Gaming, has been elected to the U.S. Trotting Association’s board of directors as a track director in District 6.
He’zzz A Wise Sky fastest ever at Running Aces
The Tuesday night (June 6) feature at Running Aces drew a very talented field of eight competitors vying for top honors in the $18,500 Open Handicap Pace and He’zzz A Wise Sky stopped the clock at 1:50 to record the fastest mile ever over the five-eighths-mile Minnesota oval.