Ake Svanstedt

Resolve Preps For International Trot

In theory, it’s an Open Handicap. For Resolve, it’s also an audition. The millionaire trotter makes a rare Yonkers Raceway appearance Saturday night, remanded outside of his six rivals in the $45,000...

Svanstedt Gives Update On Resolve

“He was a little skinny when he came home (from Europe), but he’s eaten well and in a week or two he was normal again.”

Sarah Svanstedt Loves Winning Again

“When I drove in the qualifying race I felt something coming over me, like the race moment... when the gate was leaving, I was like 'I’m not going to go behind. Why?' (race from off the pace). I could...

No Shoes, No Problem

"We are going to race him without shoes and he’s much faster without shoes. And now we have a good post. If everything is normal he is going to do a good race."

Noren Leaving The United States

February 17, 2016

Trainer Bjorn ‘Bernie’ Noren has let it be known that he is leaving the United States.

Non-Vacation Takes Wallin On Trip

January 20, 2016

Lucas Wallin was prepared to do a little travelling, but instead of heading off on a vacation, as planned, he ended up fulfilling a dream.

Owner's 'Resolve' Pays Off

September 17, 2015

"He caught my eye. I couldn’t take my eye off of him. He had charisma. He looked absolutely gorgeous to me in every way. I tried to buy him right then. I tried many times. It took until July last year...

A Slow Starter No More?

August 26, 2015

“We took off the blind and he is a new horse. Before he was a slow starter, now he can leave faster.”

Hambo Day Winners Seek Repeat

August 06, 2015

“If you don’t believe in your horse, you might as well not even show up. I’ve always believed in her. She’s given me every reason to believe in her. When she’s sound she’s as good as anyone.”

Sebastian K Retired

The owners of Sebastian K announced on Friday morning that their trotting star has been forced into early retirement due to injury.

Setback For Sebastian K

The fastest trotter in harness racing history, Sebastian K made his long-awaited return to the trotting ranks in early July and appeared to be poised for another big season. Reports indicate that thos...

Svanstedt Preps Another Invader

Sebastian K does not make his 2015 racing debut for another 11 days, but trainer Åke Svanstedt has another Swedish-born stakes-winner ready to go Friday at the Meadowlands Racetrack.