Under a decade since stone laid to dirt with the construction of Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel, the small track in Southwest Kentucky has found remarkable growth in betting dollars and eyeballs but has especially experienced a profound boost in racing quality as seen by one graduate of the racetrack rewriting the global harness racing record books at the start of the week.
Tag: Elitlopp
Veteran trotters dominated the Elitlopp eliminations
Both eliminations for the Elitlopp at Solvalla were won by 10-year-old trotters.
Dexter Dunn ready for return trip to Elitlopp
Dexter Dunn got to experience competing in the Elitlopp in 2023, which makes his return trip to the prestigious invitational trot this weekend at Solvalla Racetrack in Sweden all the more meaningful.
Dunn slated for a busy weekend in Sweden
Dexter Dunn is heading to Stockholm, Sweden this coming weekend (May 30 & 31), and it will not be purely a vacation — he is set to drive in no fewer than 10 races at Solvalla.
Dexter Dunn to drive in the Elitlopp
Dexter Dunn has been booked to drive the Dutch-owned Gio Cash in the Elitlopp at Solvalla on May 31.
Top trotters set for action around Europe
Top trotters are in action around Europe this weekend, and several Elitlopp horses, both those already invited and potential invitees, will be racing.
Go On Boy wins Elitlopp in 1:50
Go On Boy, with his trainer Romain Derieux in the bike, was an easy winner of Elitloppet, at Solvalla, in 1:50 — the best time by a trotter in the world this year.
Mellby Jinx heading for Elitlopp
The 6-year-old Mellby Jinx, sired by Ready Cash and trained and driven by Daniel Wäjersten, had an impressive season last year, and there are strong indications that 2025 could be even better.