Joe Bongiorno had a banner day at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon (July 12), driving five winners, three from his own barn (which is the meet leader in wins). These totals include Ayr Dave GB winning in the $14,000 featured pace for developing males, taking a mark of 1:50.1.
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Carve sets track record in Philly’s PA Sires Action
$178,654 was on the line during races for three-year-old trotting fillies Friday (July 10) afternoon with Harrah’s Philadelphia during third round preliminary action of the Pennsylvania Sire Stakes (two divisions) and Stallion Series (four sections). Favorites won all six of the stakes races, and the hot sire Captain Corey fathered four of the winners, including both Sire Stakes winners.
George Napolitano Jr. gets win 13,000
George Napolitano Jr. drove the 13,000th winner of his career on Friday afternoon (July 10) at Harrah’s Philadelphia, rallying La Miki N into a :53.4 final half to give the Always B Miki mare a lifetime mark of 1:51 while recording his milestone triumph.
Chalk narrowly prevails in Philly features
The Sunday (July 5) faithful at Harrah’s Philadelphia had the two featured paces pegged correctly, as both heavily-backed favorites reported home first – but neither by much of a margin.
Harrah’s Philadelphia cancels Thur., Fri. cards
Harrah’s Philadelphia has canceled live racing on Thursday (July 2) and Friday (July 3) due to the extreme heat forecasted this week.
Andrew McCarthy rolls a seven at Philly qualifiers
Driver Andrew McCarthy had a pretty good week on Tuesday morning (June 30) at Harrah’s Philadelphia, winning seven races, including half of the 12 qualifiers devoted to 2-year-olds.
Clark, Capone double on busy AHDC Sunday
A total of six splits for American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) action were contested across two tracks on Sunday (June 28) and driver William Clark Jr. was the lone reinsman to snag a double on the day, while he and Cameron Capone both snatched training doubles on the day.
Everlast Sting Deo buzzes to Philly feature victory
The Perfect Sting gelding Everlast Sting Deo reduced his mark to 1:50.1 despite having to go first-over, winning the $13,500 feature pace for developing males on Sunday afternoon (June 28) at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
Twin B Joe Fresh looks to be back in top form
2024 Harness Horse of the Year Twin B Joe Fresh showed she’s back in top form while finishing the 1-2 combination for trainer Chris Ryder that was started yesterday by Miki And Minnie at Plainridge, doing so by winning the $16,000 distaff handicap pace Friday afternoon (June 26) at Harrah’s Philadelphia in a powerful 1:48.4.
Ari Ferrari J repeats in Philly trot; Tetrick wins five
Ari Ferrari J again showed plenty of horsepower Thursday afternoon (June 25) at Harrah’s Philadelphia, with the winner of $1,289,737 capturing his second straight $16,000 fast-class trotting feature after again overcoming the outside post assignment.