The connections of Maxim Hanover hoped to see their 2-year-old male pacer develop as this season progressed, and after watching the colt win four of his past five races, it looks as though the plan is coming to fruition. Maxim Hanover, who had three second-place finishes among six winless starts to begin his career, captured the Matron Stakes on Nov. 2 and heads to Saturday’s $454,000 Governor’s Cup final for freshman male pacers at The Meadowlands off a lifetime-best-equaling 1:52 victory in one of last week’s two eliminations.
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Miraculous Deo follows in ‘Worldly’ hoofprints
For more than two decades, Worldly Beauty has made an appreciable impact on owner Mike Gulotta’s life. First, she was an award-winning racehorse — with her success on the track even contributing to his grandson’s name — followed by her role as the impetus behind Gulotta starting Deo Volente Farms three years after her retirement. On Saturday night at The Meadowlands, her influence will continue to be felt when her daughter, Deo Volente-bred-and-owned Miraculous Deo, competes in the sole elimination for the Three Diamonds Stakes for 2-year-old female pacers.
Another Like Me, at $400,000, tops opening session of mixed sale
Three-year-old female trotter Another Like Me, one of a group of horses sold as part of the Libfeld/Katz dispersal, was the top seller at Thursday’s opening session of the Standardbred Horse Sale’s mixed sale, purchased for $400,000 by Al Libfeld.
Three horses reach six figures as yearling sale concludes in Harrisburg
Three horses reached six figures on Wednesday as the third-and-final session of the yearling portion of the 85th annual Standardbred Horse Sale came to an end at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show Complex.
Glowing Lou at $260,000 tops second session in Harrisburg
Pacing colt Glowing Lou, purchased for $260,000 by Mac Nichol, topped the list of best sellers during Tuesday’s second session of the 85th annual Standardbred Horse Sale at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show Complex.
De Kooning tops opening session in Harrisburg
Male trotter De Kooning, a son of Muscle Hill-Brooklyn whose full brothers Kings County and Brooklyn Hill were winners on the Grand Circuit, sold for $600,000 on Monday to top the opening session of the 85th annual Standardbred Horse Sale. Ron Burke will train the colt, who was purchased by the group Burke, Brixton, Hatfield.
Tactical Mounds a pleasant surprise
After becoming more relaxed on the racetrack, 3-year-old female trotter Tactical Mounds has delivered a good bit of excitement this season for her connections. On Friday, the Megan Scran-trainee will return to Hoosier Park for the $115,000 Crossroads of America for sophomore filly trotters.
Enjoying the ride with Twin B Joe Fresh
From her earliest days in trainer Chris Ryder’s stable, female pacer Twin B Joe Fresh was eye-catching. Since her racing career began, the filly has done more than look the part — she’s acted it. Twin B Joe Fresh has hit the board in 23 of 24 lifetime starts, winning 17 and finishing second on five occasions. On Saturday (Oct. 28), she will meet nine rivals in the $600,000 Breeders Crown final for 3-year-old female pacers at Harrah’s Hoosier Park.
Two-year-olds in Crown spotlight Friday
Two-year-old pacers Captain Albano and Geocentric will head to their respective Breeders Crown finals Friday at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in a similar position. Each was made a 4-5 morning-line favorite to bring back a trophy.
T C I aims for history in Crown
T C I has the opportunity to become the sport’s richest-ever 2-year-old on Friday when he competes against nine rivals in the $700,000 Breeders Crown final for rookie male trotters at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, but in the eyes of trainer Ron Burke, a victory would give the colt another distinction.