The usual tactics by Wonderful World paid off once again, as she went gate-to-wire in posting a three-quarter-length victory over Xenias Chip in Buffalo Raceway's featured $9,600 Fillies and Mares Class A-B Optional Claiming Handicap Pace on Wednesday night (April 14)....read on
Maine Fair Track Adds 56 Race Dates
April 14, 2021:
As the state of Maine witnessed the closure of Scarborough Downs last year, a massive void was left for the harness racing community. Enter First Track Investments LLC....read on
Jack Vernon Prevails At Harrington
April 14, 2021:
Howard Taylor and Mike Casalino's Jack Vernon ($2.40) prevailed in the Wednesday night (April 14) feature at Harrington Raceway, a $14,800 conditioned trot....read on
London Records, Leaders And More
April 14, 2021:
The media department at The Raceway at the Western Fair District has recently compiled some of the 2021 season's top achievements to date — from humans and equines; on the track and at the windows....read on
Bayfield Beach, Cuatro De Julio Return
April 14, 2021:
Noted North America Cup contender Bayfield Beach made his 2021 debut during the Wednesday (April 14) qualifying session at Miami Valley Raceway on the same card as talented 2020 freshman trotter Cuatro De Julio....read on
No Hullabaloo For Hellabalou
April 14, 2021:
Over a Harrah’s Philadelphia oval not friendly to closing horses, the Sweet Lou sophomore colt Hellabalou made a startling 2021 debut on Wednesday (April 14), winning an $11,200 co-featured pace in 1:51.1, covering his own last half officially in :53....read on
N.Y. Racing Reopening To Spectators
April 14, 2021:
There's good news for fans of horse racing and auto racing as New York will open the events to spectators beginning April 23, said Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday (April 14)....read on
IHRC Notice Regarding Residency
April 14, 2021:
This advisory notice is being sent regarding residency rules for registered stallions, mares and foals participating in Indiana’s Breed Development Programs....read on
Trot N.A. Cup Spring Book: #6
April 14, 2021:
The 2021 edition of the Pepsi North America Cup looms closer with each passing day, and Trot Magazine continues to profile some of the race’s top contenders ahead of the million-dollar classic....read on
Odds On Osiris Resurfaces
April 14, 2021:
Freshman Indiana Sires Stakes (INSS) champ and 2020 North America Cup finalist Odds On Osiris made his first steps onto the racetrack as a four-year-old on Wednesday morning (April 14) at Harrah’s Hoosier Park....read on
CR Commando Passes
April 14, 2021:
Winbak Farm of Delaware sadly announces the passing of longtime stallion CR Commando....read on
Mohawk Stakes Payments Due
April 14, 2021:
Woodbine Mohawk Park would like to issue a reminder to all owners, trainers and horse people of Thursday’s (April 15) stakes payment deadline for the 2021 season....read on
Meadowlands Task Force Meets
April 14, 2021:
The Meadowlands' newly formed task force, a mix of horsemen and horseplayers blended with a few racetrack management types, convened for the first time on Wednesday morning (April 14) via conference call to address issues on the racetrack....read on
Meladys Monet Fronts Freehold Feature
April 14, 2021:
One of the east coast's top trotters makes his return to Freehold Raceway on Friday (April 16), as Meladys Monet looks for his third win at Freehold this year....read on
Foget Embraces Opportunity In U.S.
April 14, 2021:
“I really like driving races and if I could be a big catch driver, why not. But I also really like working with the horses and training them. I like to watch them develop. That’s what I fell in love with. For now, that’s what I’m practicing more. I think we’ve got some nice horses and want to do good with them.”...read on
Beach Journey Bests Pompano Rivals
April 14, 2021:
Beach Journey, craftily handled by Wally Hennessey, took top honours in Pompano Park’s $11,500 Open Pace for Mares on Tuesday night (April 13)....read on
$30K Guaranteed Pick 5 At Northfield
April 13, 2021:
MGM Northfield Park has announced the addition of a $30,000 Pick-5 total guaranteed pool for Wednesday (April 14)....read on
Fatal Barn Fire At Belmont Park
April 13, 2021:
A tragic barn fire on Tuesday (April 13) at Belmont Park in New York has claimed the lives of two thoroughbred racehorses....read on
Shutdown Fight Risks Horseperson Flight
April 13, 2021:
With the emergency 28-day shutdown in Ontario continuing and racing still sidelined, the question for many horsepeople—and the industry landscape as a whole—has been shifting from "if" racing will return to "when?"...read on
Sassas Sister Springs Harrington Upset
April 13, 2021:
Eugene Landy's Sassas Sister was an upset winner in the $20,000 Mares Open Tuesday (April 13) at Harrington Raceway....read on
Winning Ticket Tops Beaver Brigade
April 13, 2021:
Winning Ticket and driver Aaron Merriman never had an anxious moment in the $40,000 championship leg of the James K. Hackett Memorial, crushing the competition in 1:54....read on
Matchmaker, Borgata Draws Complete
April 13, 2021:
On Tuesday afternoon (April 13), the draws were held for the $514,000 MGM Borgata Pacing Series final and $232,800 Blue Chip Matchmaker Series final, both of which will take place on Monday, April 19 at Yonkers Raceway....read on
Trotting Fillies Change It Up In Weiss
April 13, 2021:
No sophomore trotting filly came through their first two Bobby Weiss Series preliminaries with a pair of wins....read on
MSOA Scholarship Applications Open
April 13, 2021:
The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association (MSOA) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its 2021-22 MSOA Collegiate Scholarships....read on
Macheasy A Repeats At Saratoga
April 13, 2021:
Macheasy A made it look easy winning for the second consecutive Tuesday afternoon (April 13) at Saratoga Casino Hotel....read on
Blooded Horse Spring Sale Entries Due
April 13, 2021:
The Blooded Horse Sale is currently taking entries for its Spring Sale, taking place on May 11 in Springfield, Ohio....read on
Campbell Stablemates Shine In Qualifiers
April 13, 2021:
It’s not very often, if not unprecedented, that a track’s “Late Double” in qualifiers is won by a pair of Breeders Crown champions, much less Crown champion stablemates, but such was the case on Tuesday....read on
Canadian Horse Racing Hall Of Fame Announces Class Of 2021
April 13, 2021:
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is pleased to name three people and three horses to be inducted as the Hall’s Class of 2021....read on
Meadowlands Announces Derby Day Details
April 13, 2021:
The greatest two minutes in sports – the Kentucky Derby – takes place on Saturday, May 1 and the Meadowlands Racetrack is the best place to watch and wager....read on
West River Reaches Sixth Generation
April 13, 2021:
One of Canada's longest running breeding operations, West River Stock Farm in Antigonish, N.S. recently celebrated its sixth generation of a bloodline with its most recent foal arrival....read on
April 15 Stakes Payment News Centre
April 13, 2021:
Trot Insider has compiled all of the April 15 stakes payment reminders that have been sent to Standardbred Canada's news team from the industry....read on
'New' Manchego Preps For 2021
April 13, 2021:
When it comes to learning a new trick, Manchego might be able to provide lessons to old dogs....read on
SC’s April 15 Stakes Payment Notice
April 13, 2021:
Standardbred Canada would like to remind owners and trainers that stakes payments are due on Thursday, April 15....read on
Dr. Albert Gabel Passes
April 13, 2021:
Ohio horsemen are mourning the death of Dr. Albert Gabel. Gabel, a former president of the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association passed away April 12 at the age of 91....read on
Rebellious Repels All At Pompano
April 13, 2021:
Rebellious, superbly handled by Wally Hennessey for trainer Mike Deters, took top honours in Pompano Park's $11,500 Open Handicap Pace on Monday (April 12), stopping the timer in 1:51.1....read on
Borgata Prelims In The Books
April 12, 2021:
Preliminary round action in the MGM Borgata Pacing Series concluded on Monday night at Yonkers Raceway with a trio of $40,000 divisions that were won by Backstreet Shadow, Mach N Cheese and Leonidas A....read on
Gruden Takes Saratoga Top Trot
April 12, 2021:
Gruden scored for the second consecutive week in the Open Trot at Saratoga Casino Hotel on Monday afternoon....read on
Keystone Dakota Clicks At Plainridge
April 12, 2021:
Plainridge Park’s trainer of the year in 2020 wasted no time flexing her muscle on the opening day of the track’s 2021 meet....read on
Harrington Open To Itsrockandroll A
April 12, 2021:
Michael Casalino, Jr. and Rodney Long's Itsrockandroll A was a 1:53.1 winner in the featured $20,000 Open Pace Monday's opening day at Harrington Raceway....read on
'Swizzle' Scores In Hackett Memorial
April 12, 2021:
The first of four $40,000 James K. Hackett Memorial championship races for Ohio-sired sophomore trotters and pacers was featured on Monday at Miami Valley Raceway....read on
'Miki' Offspring Thrive In Weiss
April 12, 2021:
A pair of Always B Miki sophomore pacing fillies, So Irresistible and Incaseyoudidntknow, came right back to run their Bobby Weiss Series records to two-for-two with tallies in their respective $17,500 second preliminary legs Monday afternoon (April 12) at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono....read on
Equine Benefit Payments Now Available
April 12, 2021:
Ontario Racing is pleased to announce that Standardbred horsepeople now have the opportunity to access certain purse funds that remain available under the Funding Agreement with Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) as a result of the suspension of live racing in the province as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic....read on
Flamboro Cancels 2021 Confederation Cup
April 12, 2021:
On Monday (April 12) officials at Flamboro Downs announced the cancellation of the 2021 Confederation Cup due to the current COVID-19 pandemic....read on
Virginia Horse Racing Study Results
April 12, 2021:
“And they’re off...” When it comes to the horse racing industry in Virginia and the economic impact it is generating, that’s an appropriate metaphor. According to a newly released study, the industry generated an estimated economic impact of $542.1 million in the Commonwealth in 2019....read on
Breedings Available From New Vocations
April 12, 2021:
New Vocations has a selection of 2021 breedings available with all proceeds going to rehab, retrain, and rehome retired Standardbreds....read on
Trot N.A. Cup Spring Book: #7
April 12, 2021:
The countdown continues to the 2021 Pepsi North America Cup, and Trot Magazine has profiled some of the horses predicted to be the top contenders for one of Canadian harness racing's richest prizes....read on
Plainridge Opens '21 Season Monday
April 12, 2021:
Live harness action returns to Massachusetts on Monday (April 12) when Plainridge Park kicks off their 22nd season of racing over the fast five-eighths mile track located south of Boston....read on
Whos Better Dominates Philly Debut
April 11, 2021:
Meadows invader Whos Better made easy work of his six rivals in Sunday afternoon's (April 11) featured event at Harrah's Philadelphia, an $11,600 high-level conditioned pace....read on
Top Me Off Doubles In Weiss
April 11, 2021:
The impressive Top Me Off is now two-for-two in the Bobby Weiss Trotting Series for sophomore trotting males after winning in 1:57.1 over a “good” track Sunday at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono, with Hoolie N Hector joining him with two Weiss wins after a 1:57.4 clocking in his division, all four of which carried a purse of $17,500....read on
Pompano Cancels Sunday Card
April 11, 2021:
Due to the severe weather that has pummeled South Florida and the Severe Warnings continuing for the next several hours, racing at Pompano Park has been cancelled for Sunday (April 11) due to unsafe track conditions....read on