The Dragon Reborn certainly got a break when he drew the rail for the $14,000 featured pace for classclimbers Sunday afternoon (Aug. 2) at Harrah’s Philadelphia. He needed only one more break in the race, and after that, he maximized his ability to score a 1:51.2 victory.
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Lexus Kody wins Spirit of Massachusetts Trot in track record time
Lexus Kody, the 2025 Dan Patch Trotter of the Year, won the $300,000 G2 Spirit of Massachusetts Trot at Plainridge Park on Sunday (July 19) after an early move put him in control of the race and into the record books.
Twin B Joe Fresh looks razor sharp heading into the Clara Barton at Plainridge
Twin B Joe Fresh has been racing at the highest levels of competition in North America since 2022 and has posted gaudy numbers throughout a career that finds her as formidable now as she has ever been.
Ryder sweeps NJSDF finals at Big M
Trainer Chris Ryder took both $60,000 New Jersey Standardbred Development Fund finals for 3-year-olds on the pace Saturday night at The Meadowlands.
Show Me Your Ace wins on hot day at Philly
Harrah’s Philadelphia is normally a track that is kind to horses racing in a forward position for much of the mile, and with the temperature hovering at 90 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday afternoon (June 14), that tendency was even more pronounced, with 13 of the 14 winners triumphing after setting the pace or riding in the two-hole.
Thorn in their side: Miki And Minnie takes Roses Are Red
Miki And Minnie, sent on her way as the 8-5 choice, rocketed home to take all the spoils in the Grade 1 C$320,000 Roses Are Red final at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Saturday (June 13).
Engblom sweeps exacta in Philly feature; Ryder reaches 2,000 wins
“Trottin’ Thuirsday” (June 11) was as usual in full effect at Harrah’s Philadelphia, as both fast-class and developing horses had feature races during the first card of the local racing week.
Twisted Destiny goes raw from last, wins Philly feature
Twisted Destiny, one of the better 3-year-olds of the 2025 campaign, is keeping up his strong form in 2026, as he came uncovered from last and still was able to win the $16,000 featured fast-class handicap pace Sunday (June 7) at Harrah’s Philadelphia – the 1,999th recorded North American training victory for Hall of Famer Chris Ryder.
Former Horse of the Year ready for a ‘Fresh’ start
Only twice since 2004 have fans seen successive Dan Patch Horse of the Year Award winners in action in the same season, but with Saturday’s return of female pacer Twin B Joe Fresh, that will change.
World Of Wishes wins Open Pace at Tioga
World of Wishes (Braxten Boyd) captures the $14,000 featured Open Pace at Tioga Downs on Sunday (May 17).