Major stakes action took place last weekend at Woodbine Mohawk Park, the results of which have led to some changes in the Week 4 edition of the Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown Poll....read on
Century Casinos Acquiring Mountaineer
June 18, 2019:
Century Casinos, Inc. has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the operations of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau, Lady Luck Caruthersville and Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort from Eldorado Resorts, Inc. for approximately $107 million....read on
No Clinton Schooling, Qualifying Sunday
June 18, 2019:
Officials with Clinton Raceway have informed Trot Insider that the track will not be conducting qualifiers or schoolers at the track this coming Sunday (June 23)....read on
Prescient Beauty Back In To Go
June 18, 2019:
After two straight weeks of seeing the three-year-old male pacers and trotters compete in New York Sire Stakes action, the ladies will get their chance at Buffalo Raceway this Wednesday night (June 19)....read on
Induction Gala Tickets Now On Sale
June 18, 2019:
It has been announced that tickets are now on sale for the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame’s 2019 Induction Gala, which will be held on Wednesday, August 7....read on
Stepping Up In Mohawk Qualifiers
June 18, 2019:
Woodbine Mohawk Park played host to a modest six-race qualifying session on Tuesday (June 18). One particular Standardbred took the opportunity to capture the spotlight, as he undoubtedly recorded the fastest mile of his 16-race career....read on
Faves Foiled In Grand River Preferreds
June 18, 2019:
It was upset city in the Preferred events Monday evening at Grand River Raceway thanks to solid victories by the trio of Lo Hold A Moonbean, Adore Him and Bettor BB....read on
Bartlett Celebrates 8,000th Win
June 18, 2019:
Jason Bartlett, perennially Yonkers Raceway’s leading driver, used his home away from home for his latest milestone....read on
Truro To Host Community Day
June 17, 2019:
Truro Raceway and the Truro Harness Horse Owners Association will be hosting its first Hubtown Community Day event at the Raceway on June 23, 2019....read on
Legends Day Online Auction Underway
June 17, 2019:
This Sunday all eyes will be on Clinton Raceway as it plays host to its 10th biennial Legends Day event....read on
Records Matched By Musical Rhythm
June 17, 2019:
It’s proved to be a record-setting month when it comes to speed at Woodbine Mohawk Park, and Musical Rhythm added his name to a pair of impressive lists when he smoked the oval in 1:50.4 on Monday evening....read on
Tisadream N Wins A War At Plainridge
June 17, 2019:
Tisadream N took on all comers for the entire mile yet hung tough to the wire to win the featured $12,000 Winners-Over Handicap pace at Plainridge Park on Monday afternoon....read on
Glamour Boys Spar In Delaware Stakes
June 17, 2019:
Two $20,000 divisions of the Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund's second leg of stakes action for three-year-old pacing colts and geldings headlined the Monday program at Harrington Raceway....read on
Meadows Top Trot To Barn Girl
June 17, 2019:
Rebounding from a disastrous trip at Northfield Park, Barn Girl shot to the lead and held off a pair of talented challengers to capture Monday’s $20,000 Open 1 Handicap Trot at The Meadows....read on
Pocono Main Event To Star Studded Cast
June 17, 2019:
Star Studded Cast trotted to his third straight victory in the $14,000 claiming handicap trotting feature on the Tuesday twilight card at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono, overcoming the outside post eight for a 1:55.1 victory....read on
Burke Dominates Gaitway Qualifiers
June 17, 2019:
Ron Burke has enjoyed success with two-year-old filly pacers, including the two most recent Dan Patch Award winners, Youaremycandygirl in 2017 and Warrawee Ubeaut in 2018, and on Monday (June 17) he got another look at a group that will try to continue that good fortune....read on
‘Sun Stakes Saturday’ Elims Drawn
June 17, 2019:
The fields for the elimination races for Sun Stakes Saturday at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono have been drawn....read on
Grand River Wiener Dog Races Returning
June 17, 2019:
Back by popular demand, one of the biggest events of the live horse racing season at Grand River Raceway will feature four-legged warriors of a markedly different kind....read on
Henderson Discusses Hiawatha Slots
June 17, 2019:
Hiawatha Horse Park owner/operator Jim Henderson has stated that the earliest that slot-machine gaming will return to his Sarnia raceway will be this coming Christmas, and that “it’s been hard to get all the ducks in a row.”...read on
‘Aces’ Feature To Bettors Promise
June 17, 2019:
Running Aces’ 2019 Father's Day program was a huge success on Sunday (June 16)....read on
National Biosurveillance Pilot Launched
June 17, 2019:
Equine Guelph’s education partner, Merck Animal Health, recently launched its national Equine Biosurveillance Pilot Program to fill an unmet need in Canada....read on
Harrah’s Philadelphia Draw Schedule
June 17, 2019:
Officials with Harrah’s Philadelphia have announced the track’s draw schedule for the week of June 16....read on
Monticello Qualifying Information
June 17, 2019:
Officials with Monticello Raceway have announced details regarding a qualifying session that will take place this week....read on
Faces Of Racing: Kaitlyn Wesley
June 17, 2019:
“The most rewarding part of being a horse person is seeing all the little things you do daily bring a positive change in a horse. When working with a troubled horse, whether it be an injury or attitude issue, and seeing your hard work pay off is truly an amazing feeling.”...read on
Prince Giovanni Upsets Rideau Preferred
June 16, 2019:
Sent at odds of 12-1, Prince Giovanni pulled pocket around the final turn and strode to a 1:53 victory in the $8,100 Preferred Pace on Sunday, June 16 at Rideau Carleton Raceway....read on
Cenalta Call Girl Cruises At Georgian
June 16, 2019:
Brushing to the lead past the half, Cenalta Call Girl strolled to a two-and-a-quarter length victory to take the $10,500 Fillies & Mares Preferred 2 Handicap in 1:53.3 on Sunday, June 16 at Georgian Downs....read on
Seven For Rich And Miserable
June 16, 2019:
Rich And Miserable defeated the toughest field he has faced during his current six-race win streak, taking a $30,000 Great Northeast Open Series trot in 1:51.3 on a 'sloppy' surface on Sunday, June 16 at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono....read on
Babies Abound At Hawthorne
June 16, 2019:
The babies made their way to the racetrack this past weekend at Hawthorne as the Night of Champions leg one action continued. The boys were centre stage on Friday evening while the ladies took their place on the track on Saturday night. All of the leg-one events went for $17,500....read on
Tioga Sunday Card Highlighted By NYSS
June 16, 2019:
Tioga Downs ran three divisions of the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for 3-year-old pacing colts and geldings on Sunday, June 16....read on
Yonkers' Monday Pick 5 Pool Guarantee
June 16, 2019:
Officials with Yonkers Raceway have announced the details of a guaranteed Pick-5 pool that will be effect during the track's program of live racing on Monday (June 17)...read on
Proper One Upsets Northeast Series
June 16, 2019:
Proper One took the featured event on Sunday afternoon (June 16) at Harrah’s Philadelphia, a Great Northeast Open Series event for older pacers....read on
Make It Seven Straight For Bay Rum
June 16, 2019:
Bay Rum captured the $6,000 featured Vernon Downs' pace on Sunday, June 16....read on
Rose Run Ranger Rolls At Buffalo
June 16, 2019:
Rose Run Ranger reverted to his old tactics in Buffalo Raceway's $12,500 Open Pace on Sunday afternoon, June 16, and that plan worked to a three-quarter lengths victory over Western Passage in 1:55.1....read on
Kneedeep N Custard Cracks Century Record
June 16, 2019:
Trainer-driver Kelly Hoerdt directed three-year-old Custard The Dragon gelding Kneedeep N Custard uncovered to wear down the quick pacesetters and lower the Century Downs track record for his division in the $50,000 Brad Gunn Breeders’ Final on Sunday, June 16....read on
Windmeredontmatter Seizes The Moment
June 16, 2019:
The Sunday (June 16) program of live racing at Inverness Raceway featured the $1,150 Winners-Over Pace, and with Intended Royalty not in attendance, punters were forced to switch their focus to another performer....read on
Quebec-Bred Series Continues At H3R
June 16, 2019:
Four opening-leg divisions of the Quebec-Bred Series for older pacers were contested on Sunday (June 16) at Hippodrome 3R, and it was YS Tallia and McKinney that were the fastest of all....read on
‘Significant’ Fathers Day Win At Clinton
June 16, 2019:
Fans that flocked to Clinton Raceway on Sunday (June 16) sure didn’t have to wait long to get treated to the afternoon’s featured races, as the card kicked off with Sharpes Series action, followed by the Karl MacNaughton Memorial Trot....read on
Big Smiles For ‘Mughot’
June 16, 2019:
On Sunday afternoon (June 16) at Saratoga Casino Hotel, Mugshots Bro, by Jailhouse Jesse, did something he had never done before....read on
Aged Mares Pacing Series Kicks Off
June 16, 2019:
The first round of the 2019 Atlantic Aged Mares Pacing Series kicked off on Sunday (June 16) at Red Shores’ Summerside Raceway, and mares from the opposite ends of the starter each ended up hitting the wire first in their respective $3,920 divisions....read on
'Trout Air' To Banker Volo; Reider Perfect
June 16, 2019:
Running Aces’ Saturday night (June 11) card featured the inaugural Trout Air Trot, which featured a field of seven vying for the lion’s share of a $20,000 purse....read on
Dresden Cancels
June 16, 2019:
Trot Insider has learned that officials with Dresden Raceway have been forced to cancel the track’s card of live racing that was scheduled for today (Sunday, June 16)....read on
Mischief Worrying Horse Owners
June 16, 2019:
It has been reported that some owners of Standardbreds that race at Summerside Raceway on P.E.I. have been in contact with local police after acts of vandalism and mischief directed at horses took place last week....read on
Mark Austin Series Set For Dresden
June 16, 2019:
The Mark Austin Pacing Series kicks off on Sunday at Dresden Raceway, and it's expected to be a dog fight....read on
Beaver Trotters Dominate Ohio Stakes
June 16, 2019:
Trainer Chris Beaver captured both of the $50,000 Ohio Sires Stakes contests for three-year-old trotting colts and geldings on a blustery and rainy Saturday night, June 15 at Northfield Park....read on
Micky Gee N Yonkers Fastest Of 2019
June 16, 2019:
Pole-sitting favourite Micky Gee N (Jordan Stratton, $4.30) turned in the fastest local mile of the season Saturday night (June 15), winning Yonkers Raceway’s co-featured $44,000 Open Pace....read on
Hanney Lights Up 'Big M' Toteboard
June 16, 2019:
With most of the front-line Meadowlands drivers competing on the North America Cup card, Saturday night provided an opportunity for others to shine at the Big M, and none shone brighter than Freehold regular ‘Irish’ Joe Hanney, who guided a pair of longshots to victory lane....read on
In A Single Bound Tops Saratoga Pacers
June 16, 2019:
In A Single Bound has begun to establish himself as a force in the Open Pace at Saratoga Casino Hotel this season and on Saturday night, the Monica Krist trainee scored his third win of the year against the track’s top pacers....read on
Storer Trainees Sweep Pocono Features
June 16, 2019:
Owner/trainer Antonia Storer swept the twin $17,500 features on Saturday night at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono – one at each gait, and one with each Napolitano brother, the 1-2 drivers at the track....read on
Opens To Prairie Panther, Jack Rules
June 16, 2019:
Prairie Panther and driver Wally Hennessey won the co-featured $12,000 Open Pace Handicap at Tioga Downs on Saturday (June 15)....read on
Holliday Hits Five With Sharpes Score
June 16, 2019:
Premier Rockstar ($10.40) denied odds-on favourite Nagle the Sharpes Series sweep in the $12,000 final for male pacers and completed a five-win Saturday night at Hanover Raceway for driver Ryan Holliday....read on
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It’s proved to be a record-setting month when it comes to speed at Woodbine Mohawk Park, and Musical Rhythm added his name to a pair of impressive lists when he smoked the oval in 1:50.4 on Monday evening....
Back by popular demand, one of the biggest events of the live horse racing season at Grand River Raceway will feature four-legged warriors of a markedly different kind....
