As trotter It’s Academic prepares for the final races of his career, it’s safe to say the 7-year-old stallion has brought owner Brad Grant on a memorable ride. On Friday, It’s Academic will head to MGM Yonkers Raceway as the 2-1 morning-line favorite in the $250,000 MGM Grand Prix Trotting Series final, which will be contested at 1-1/16 miles. He will leave from post six with David Miller in the sulky.
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Hot Mess Hanover sold for $1 million at Standardbred Horse Sale’s Mixed Sale
Hot Mess Hanover, the dam of award-winning trotting mare Jiggy Jog S, sold for $1 million Thursday during the opening session of the Standardbred Horse Sale’s Mixed Sale at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show Complex. The 10-year-old mare was purchased by Winning Key.
Papis Pistol fires for DePinto
For much of this season, trainer Sam DePinto told people that his 2-year-old male pacer Papis Pistol was going to put it all together one day and go a big mile. This past Saturday, Papis Pistol won a division of the Kindergarten Classic Series at The Meadowlands in gate-to-wire fashion in 1:49.3.
Yearling sale concludes in Harrisburg
The yearling portion of the Standardbred Horse Sale concluded Wednesday at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show Complex, where trotting filly Shes On The Money sold for $95,000 to George Ducharme to lead the day’s activities.
Upgrade, Ellie Hanover lead day two at Harrisburg
Trotting fillies Upgrade and Ellie Hanover each sold for $300,000 to share top honors for the second session of the 86th annual Standardbred Horse Sale, held Tuesday (Nov. 5) at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show Complex.
Cambridge Hanover sells for $1 million in opening session at Harrisburg
Cambridge Hanover, a three-quarter brother to standout 2-year-old male trotter Maryland, became the third yearling in history to sell for seven figures Monday when he was purchased for $1 million by trainer Andrew Harris as agent for Bill Pollock during the opening session of the 86th annual Standardbred Horse Sale.
Breeder enjoying Sister Mary Maude’s success
Dave Hanson took a chance on Perfect Mass as a broodmare, and in the case of her daughter Sister Mary Maude, the result has been divine. Sister Mary Maude, who competes in Friday’s $110,000 Crossroads of America for 3-year-old female trotters at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, has hit the board in 20 of 22 career races and earned $438,873.
Swans Eye brings connections to first Crown
After winning a couple sire stakes championships at odds of 129-1 and 55-1 in the past seven weeks, driver Braxten Boyd knows anything could be possible when he makes his Breeders Crown debut behind longshot Swans Eye in Saturday’s $496,000 Mare Trot at The Meadowlands.
Sophomore filly pacers look for key Crown win
When it comes to Saturday’s $600,000 Breeders Crown final for 3-year-old female pacers, the adage that “It all comes down to the Breeders Crown” seems particularly relevant to trainer Brett Pelling. Pelling will send out four fillies in Saturday’s field of 10 at The Meadowlands. Ron Burke-trained My Girl EJ is the 2-1 morning-line favorite, followed by five horses listed at no more than 8-1, including three from Pelling’s stable: Rocket Deo, Direction, and Disney.