Southwind Chaska produced the best performance of her season when she raced at the Meadowlands three weeks ago, and trainer Jim Oscarsson thinks that should bode well for his filly’s next visit to the Big M for Saturday’s Hambletonian Oaks eliminations.
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Two newcomers land spots in Top 10
Brandon Blvd remained No. 1 in the Week 7 Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll released Wednesday (July 29) while two winners from the past weekend vaulted into the Top 10.
Loua Dipa back to No. 1 in sport’s Top 10
Adios-bound filly pacer Loua Dipa returned to the No. 1 spot in the Week 5 edition of the Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll released Wednesday (July 15) following her victory in this past Saturday’s (July 11) Grade 3 Jerry Silverman Memorial at the Meadowlands.
60th Adios attracts 15 entries
Filly Loua Dipa and supplemental entries Odds On Mr Mamba and No Waitlist were among 15 horses entered Wednesday (July 15) for the Grade 1 Delvin Miller Adios Pace for the Orchids, presented by 1/ST BET, at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.
Super Chapter, Prince Hal Hanover enter Top 10
Super Chapter and Prince Hal Hanover joined the Top 10 while Odds On Mr Mamba led an unchanged top seven in the Week 2 edition of the Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll released Wednesday (June 24).
Captain Albano to get back to business in ‘Battle’
After enjoying a lighter workload in the weeks since winning the MGM Borgata Pacing Series championship in early May, Captain Albano is ready to get back to serious business this weekend.
Antognoni S the best in Maxie Lee Invitational
Antognoni S and driver Yannick Gingras bided their time in second behind Sir Pinocchio for three-quarters of a mile before pouncing in the final turn to capture Sunday’s (May 24) $100,000 Grade 3 Maxie Lee Invitational for older trotters by 3-1/4 lengths in 1:50.4 at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
Mallar hopes to map out another successful year for Ken Hanover
Coming off the most lucrative season of his career, Ken Hanover will look to follow a similar path to success again in 2026.
Azrael Blue Chip aims to continue making a winning impression
Charles Taylor did not go to the 2024 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale with the intention of buying Azrael Blue Chip. In fact, he never saw the young pacer until the colt stepped into the auction ring. But one look was all it took.
Mossdale Ben N no longer a one-trick pony
It is said that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Horses, though, are another story. Eight-year-old Mossdale Ben N has been showing off a new dimension to his game this season, and it could serve him well in Friday’s Grade 2 $478,000 MGM Borgata Pacing Series championship at MGM Yonkers Raceway as he looks to win the final for the second consecutive year.