Wise Professor, a Bettor’s Wish mare, set the pace in her last start and, despite coming her own last half in :53.4, still got photoed out; in the $14,000 featured distaff pace at Harrah’s Philadelphia, the Professor got a pocket trip and “only” had to close in :55 in the heat of the afternoon (July 31) to notch the victory in 1:51.2.
Tag: Harrah’s Philadelphia
Polansky, Calabrese victorious in Pocono AHDC trots
Mike Polansky powered off a pocket trip while John Calabrese went pillar to post to win their respective $10,000 divisions of the American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) trots at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Sunday night (July 26).
Captain Optimistic overcomes hard trip, wins Philly feature
In his three previous victories this year, two of them in sub-1:47, Captain Optimistic had secured the front end by the half. So when his backers at Philly on Sunday afternoon (July 26) saw him sixth and wide nearing the first turn, they might have been worried about the 1-9 choice’s chances. But driver Scott Zeron backed off the early speed battle, raced Captain Optimistic from second-over position, and had enough late kick to take the $16,000 fast-class handicap pace in 1:49.2.
Matthew Stolte co-owns both filly feature winners at Philly Friday
A pair of $12,000 paces for up-and-coming females were the lead races at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Friday (July 24)afternoon, with owner Matthew Stolte seeing half of his four-horse stable (according to USTA records) sweep the features.
Benjamin Hanover wins second straight top trot at Philly
Benjamin Hanover came out of the pocket to catch favored pacesetter Ari Ferrari J for the second straight week, evening their recent “score” in the $16,000 fast-class handicap trot at Harrah’s Philadelphia, with the time this “Trottin’ Thursday” (July 23) 1:52.4.
Polansky, Calabrese win Pocono AHDC trots
Mike Polansky and John Calabrese both grabbed the front and never let go to take their respective $10,000 divisions of the American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) trots at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Sunday night (July 19).
Ruthless Hanover in control in Philly feature
Once again living up to his name, Ruthless Hanover showed no mercy to his opponents in Sunday afternoon’s (July 19) $16,000 fast-class handicap feature at Harrah’s Philadelphia, pacing to the easiest of wins in 1:49.4.
Friday (July 17) cancellations: Buffalo, Meadows, Philly, Scioto, Mohawk, Wellston and Jackson County Fairs
Buffalo Raceway, Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, Harrah’s Philadelphia, Eldorado Scioto Downs, and Woodbine Mohawk Park have canceled racing for Friday (July 17) due to poor air quality.
Benjamin Hanover turns tables on Ari Ferrari J
After heat and then thunderstorms all but shut down the last two Thursday programs at Harrah’s Philadelphia, the conditions this Thursday (July 16), while still hot, allowed for the races to go on, with some excellent performances highlighting the day.
Gerry, Capone score in Pocono AHDC trots
Peter Gerry led every step while Cameron Capone vaulted from last to first to win their respective $10,000 divisions of the American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) trots at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on a busy Sunday (July 12) for the club.