Age Is Just A Number October 24, 2019 In August there were five active Hambletonian winners in training and racing throughout North America and in Europe, probably the first time that has occurred in the 94-year history of the race. It’s ...
Pinkman Retired October 15, 2019 It is somewhat ironic that while ‘Breaking Bad’ character Jesse Pinkman was making his much-anticipated return to the screen after a six-year hiatus, his Standardbred namesake, the 2015 Hambletonian w...
Walner Final To Goes Down Smooth April 28, 2019 Saturday night at the Meadowlands served as the perfect prelude to the start of next week’s “Championship Meet” as two series finals and two series opening legs were contested on the 13-race program.
Engblom Discusses Pinkman’s Return April 04, 2019 “I’m really confident he can have a pretty good year. He’s a sound horse. His legs are as tough as they come. It’s fun to work with classy old horses like him. It’s a thrill every time you train him.”
Takter Takes Driving Curtain Call November 30, 2018 Regarded as one of the pre-eminent trainers in the history of Standardbred racing, the soon-to-retire Jimmy Takter made sure to conclude his driving career on a winning note, teaming up with youngster...
Tactical Landing Sets Sights On TVG November 11, 2018 The hottest three-year-old colt trotter in harness racing is preparing for late-season stakes action against what could be his fiercest foes of the year.
'Crown's Open Pace, Trot Posts Drawn October 23, 2018 Post positions have been drawn for this Saturday’s (Oct. 27) $430,000 Breeders Crown Open Pace and $500,000 Breeders Crown Open Trot, and McWicked and Pinkman will be chasing history when their respec...
Three-Year-Old ‘Crown’ Elims Set October 16, 2018 Been there, done that. It could be the slogan for this Saturday’s (Oct. 20) Breeders Crown eliminations for three-year-olds and older horses at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono.
Long Overdue Pinkman Nabs A Win June 22, 2018 It has been a long time between drinks for 2015 Hambletonian champion Pinkman, but his extended wait to return to the winner’s circle is finally over.
Talk About A Legendary First Drive April 25, 2018 “If you like the sport, you want to try it (driving) at least one time. You can train for so long, but you watch them out on the track (in races) and you want to get a chance to try it for yourself.”
Takter On Pinkman’s Friday Return July 27, 2017 “I’m excited to have him back. He’s probably the most low-profile top horse I’ve ever had. I think if he gets back to what he’s supposed to be, everyone knows he’s a heck of a tough horse. He’s got it...
Pinkman Returns September 30, 2016 When a horse boasts more than $2.5 million in earnings, wins one of harness racing's most coveted and richest races and earns awards and accolades for two straight seasons, no one expects that individ...
Winning Qualifier For $500,000 Yearling July 30, 2016 The swan song of the 2016 Breakfast With The Babies season took place this morning (Saturday, July 30) on a nice day of around 80 degrees and no wind.