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Winbak Farm Selling 7 Weanlings on onGait

Friday, December 13, 2024 | Elizabeth Cheesman

On December 13-16, Winbak Farm will be selling 7 weanlings on ongait.com. The weanlings will be posted on Friday and sell on Monday.

Talk Show Chica prevails in Rosecroft distaff; Hall triples

Thursday, December 12, 2024 | Rosecroft Raceway

Fort Washington, MD — An early give-and-go proved to be the winning move for Talk Show Chica, who posted a 1:53.2 victory.

Thunderously: New to Winbak Farm of Delaware

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | Elizabeth Cheesman

Winbak Farm of Delaware is excited to announce that Thunderously, 2, 1:57.2s; BT1:56.1s-'24 ($33,427), will be standing his introductory season in Delaware in 2025.

Giant Hit Obituary

Monday, December 9, 2024 | Elizabeth Cheesman

Giant Hit, 2, 1:58; 3, 1:54.2 ($646,650), passed away on November 27^th. The retired stallion was residing at Winbak Farm of Delaware. He was euthanized due to age-related issues at 32 years old.

Winbak Farm Selling 7 Weanlings on onGait

Friday, December 6, 2024 | Elizabeth Cheesman

Winbak Farm will be offering 7 pacing weanlings with stakes-winning pedigrees on onGait.com starting Friday, December 6^th. The listings will close on Monday, December 9^th.

Roddy's Bags Again Retired

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | Elizabeth Cheesman

Winbak Farm has announced the retirement of Roddy’s Bags Again, p, 2,1:54.3; 3, 1:50.2f; 1:48.4 ($705,175).

Southwind Tyrion to Winbak Farm of New York

Monday, December 2, 2024 | Elizabeth Cheesman

Walden, NY — Winbak Farm of New York is proud to welcome Southwind Tyrion 2,1:51.1; 1:49.2-’24 ($1,127,865), to its 2025 stallion lineup.

Safe Conduct Records First Preferred Win At Mohawk

Monday, December 2, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Safe Conduct has found his way in the Preferred Handicap Trot ranks at Woodbine Mohawk Park since late October and on Monday, Dec. 2, the Camilla Christoforou pupil notched his first victory in the $36,000 top class.

Abuckabett Hanover reels in Ruthless Hanover again, wins FanDuel Championship

Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager

East Rutherford, NJ — Abuckabett Hanover and driver Dexter Dunn got a pocket trip behind pacesetter Ruthless Hanover before moving to the outside

Logan Park goes pillar to post in FanDuel upset

Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Ray Cotolo, Meadowlands Media Relations

East Rutherford, NJ — Pylon starter Logan Park hustled to the lead and, at odds of 11-1, rejected 1-9 favorite and retiree Winner’s Bet to claim the crown in the $325,000 FanDuel

Winbak�s Thomson is not your average Joe

Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Murray Brown

If there is a single individual more involved in our sport than Hall of Famer Joe Thomson, I do not know that person. Just think of this:

Sir Pinocchio voted USTA District 8 Horse of the Year

Monday, November 18, 2024 | Monticello-Goshen Chapter of USHWA

Goshen, NY — Yonkers Trot and New York Sire Stakes champion 3-year-old male trotter Sir Pinocchio has been voted the USTA District 8 Horse of the Year.

Logan Park Prevails In Millionaire Matchup At Mohawk

Monday, November 18, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

The $36,000 Mohawk Preferred Trot lived up to the billing on Monday (Nov. 18), as millionaires Logan Park and Amigo Volo slugged it out to the wire with the former prevailing in 1:52.4.

Abuckabett Hanover prevails in Potomac Pace

Sunday, November 17, 2024 | Rosecroft Raceway

Fort Washington, MD — Three weeks after a disappointing seventh-place finish to Coach Stefanos in the Breeders Crown Open Pace, Abuckabett Hanover pounced from the pocket

New faces emerge with victories in MGM Grand Prix Pacing Series

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | Yonkers Raceway media

Yonkers, NY — There were no repeaters from round one in the second leg of the MGM Grand Prix Pacing Series on Monday night (Nov. 11) at MGM Yonkers Raceway.

Winbak Farm Harrisburg Sale Videos Now Posted

Thursday, October 31, 2024 | Elizabeth Cheesman

In 2024, Winbak Farm graduates have won 1,746 races and $17,858,511. Wins by Winbak Farm graduates in 2024 include the Aria Invitational (Desperate Man), Canadian Trotting Classic (Amazing Catch), Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund Final (Curtsyforpurrseco), Eternal Camnation (Perfectly Chic), Gold Cup and Saucer (Covered Bridge), and New York Sire Stakes Final (Courts On Fire).

Badlands Hanover Retires

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | Elizabeth Cheesman

Badlands Hanover, p, 2, 1:50z ($754,772), has been retired from standing at Winbak Farm of Delaware.

Better Double Flip Upsets In Meadows Feature

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Better Double Flip moved relentlessly first over, wore down the leader and pulled off the 8-1 upset in Wednesday’s (Oct. 23) co-feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $15,541 conditioned pace for fillies and mares.

Pacers Headline Pocono Simpson Stakes Tuesday

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

On probably the last day the temperature will reach 80 degrees at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania for the next six months, Pressure Cooker (1:50) and Staying With Emily (1:50.2) won

Boots N Bling Romps In Autumn Series At Flamboro

Sunday, October 20, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Boots N Bling walked all over the field in the $8,500 Autumn Series split on Sunday, Oct. 20 at Flamboro Downs.

Winbak tops Ontario Sires Stakes breeders for 10th time in 12 years

Sunday, October 20, 2024 | Matthew Lomon

For the 10th time in the past 12 years, Ontario standardbred juggernaut Winbak Farm claimed top breeder honors in the Ontario Sires Stakes program.

Prospect Finals: 2YO Colt Trot

Saturday, October 12, 2024 | Melissa Keith

Mendieta and driver Jason Ryan were first to the front before making an unfortunate first-turn break.

Tattoo Artist On The Move

Monday, October 7, 2024 | Elizabeth Cheesman

The connections of two-time O'Brien Award winner Tattoo Artist have announced that the stallion will have a new home for the 2025 breeding season.

Amazing Catch Upsets In Canadian Trotting Classic

Saturday, September 21, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Despite a post 10 draw, Amazing Catch barrelled forward and sat a snug pocket trip to burst through an inside seam and win at double-digit odds

Bet On Big Joe, Every Mans Dream come home first in finals for sophomore pacers

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | Kimberly French

Bet On Big Joe (Andy Miller) hit the line first by a neck over favored Lou Hill (Dunn) in a lifetime best 1:49.4 for owner-trainer Rodney DeBeck.

Bartlett Wins Five New York Excelsior Finals

Saturday, September 14, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Driver Jason Bartlett dominated the New York Excelsior Series finals, winning five of the eight $74,324 divisions on Friday, Sept. 13 at Vernon Downs.

Philly Feature To Imaginary Line

Friday, September 13, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Imaginary Line had to pay a big price to get the lead in the $16,216 feature on Friday, Sept. 13 at Harrah’s Philadelphia, but he proved to have enough to get the job done in 1:51.1.

Winbak Farm Lexington Sale Videos Now Posted

Thursday, September 12, 2024 | Elizabeth Cheesman

Winbak Farm graduates have earned over $450.3 Million since 1998 and won 47,182 races.

Desperate Man conquers foes in Aria Invitational Pace

Saturday, September 7, 2024 | Yonkers Racing Media

Yonkers, NY — After a downpour that caused a delay, the $250,000 Aria Invitational for older pacers at MGM Yonkers Raceway was sent on its way, and 1-5 favorite Desperate Man delivered.

Champions crowned in NY Sire Stakes Finals for trotters

Saturday, September 7, 2024 | Yonkers Racing Media

Yonkers, NY — Trotters of both sexes and gaits came to MGM Yonkers Raceway on Saturday afternoon (September 7) to contest four $225,000 New York Sire Stakes Finals.

Streaking Howlenthehills leads winners in NY Sire Stakes for pacers

Saturday, September 7, 2024 | Yonkers Racing Media

Yonkers, NY — Starting from outside positions on the gate proved no problem for 3-year-old male pacer Howlenthehills and 3-year-old female pacer Tarrific as they cruised to victories.

Covered Bridge Headlines Stacked Kane Field

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

The finest group of pacers ever assembled to compete at Batavia Downs will go to post in the $100,000 USD Robert J. Kane Memorial Pace on Saturday, Aug. 24.

Carrythetorchman prevails in Saratoga feature

Sunday, August 18, 2024 | Mike Sardella

Saratoga Springs, NY — With no Open Pace on the docket, Carrythetorchman (American Ideal) prevailed in the featured $10,500 race.

Fast Choice stays unbeaten with Vernon NYSS win

Sunday, August 18, 2024 | John Horne, for Vernon Downs

Vernon, NY — Fast Choice and driver Doug McNair captured the $110,100 New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for 2-year-old pacing colts and geldings on Saturday (Aug. 17) at Vernon Downs.

Covered Bridge Repeats In Gold Cup & Saucer 65

Sunday, August 18, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Charging in the final quarter, Covered Bridge demolished the field in the 65th edition of the Gold Cup and Saucer, presented by Atlantic Lottery, on Saturday, Aug. 17 at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park.

Winbak Farm's Goshen Yearling Sale Videos Now Posted

Thursday, August 15, 2024 | Elizabeth Cheesman

Courtly Choice offspring have earned $640,460 in 2024 New York Sire Stakes.

Unbeaten Rookies To Meet In Saturday's Sire Stakes

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | Vernon Downs

Vernon Downs will host a $110,100 USD leg of the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for two-year-old pacing colts and geldings on Saturday, Aug. 17.

Sainthood gets the decision in Pocono Monday feature

Monday, August 12, 2024 | PHHA for Pocono Downs

Wilkes-Barre, PA – On a day not favorable to front-end horses at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania

Winbak Farm Videos for Ohio Selected Jug Yearling Sale Posted

Monday, August 12, 2024 | Elizabeth Cheesman

On September 13th, Winbak Farm will be selling 3 pacing yearlings in the Ohio Selected Jug Sale. These yearlings will be selling as part of the Spring Haven Farm consignment.

Celebration Of Life For Bob McIntosh

Sunday, August 11, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Details regarding a celebration of life for Hall of Fame horseman Bob McIntosh have been announced

Fly By, Sir Pinocchio get NYSS wins at Tioga

Sunday, August 11, 2024 | John Horne, for Tioga Downs

Nichols, NY — Tioga Downs played host to a pair of $57,000 divisions of the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for 3-year-old trotting colts & geldings on Sunday (August 11).

Winbak Farm Videos for Blooded Horse Sale Posted

Friday, August 9, 2024 | Elizabeth Cheesman

On August 27th, Winbak Farm will be selling 4 yearlings in the Blooded Horse Yearling Sale in the Black Type Yearling catalog. These yearlings will be selling as part of the Spring Haven Farm consignment.

No surprises in NYSS at Batavia Wednesday

Thursday, August 8, 2024 | Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs

Batavia, NY — The $105,000 New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old male pacers were at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Aug. 7) and both divisions were won by heavy favorites.

Center Attraction scores second straight Batavia feature win

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 | Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs

Batavia, NY — After winning on the front-end just last week, Center Attraction completely changed strategies but still got the same results in the $13,500 Open pace.

Top NYSS freshman male pacers at Batavia Wednesday

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 | Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs

Batavia, NY — The New York Sire Stakes return to Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Aug. 7) and will feature 2-year-old male pacers that will go in two divisions for a total purse of $105,000.

Logan Park Punishes In Mohawk Preferred

Monday, August 5, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Sent off as the 3-5 favourite, Logan Park did not disappoint as he and driver Doug McNair put on a speed display to secure victory in the $36,000 Preferred Trot.

Fast Miles And Quick Comebacks On Industry Day

Monday, August 5, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Grand River Raceway celebrated its 35th annual Industry Day on Monday, Aug. 5, welcoming fans and horseplayers to the reconfigured five-eighths mile track in Elora, Ont.

Goshen Yearling Sale Catalogues Now Available

Sunday, August 4, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Catalogues for the ninth annual Goshen Yearling Sale are now available for download or online viewing.

Happy Jack B wins Tioga NYSS

Sunday, August 4, 2024 | John Horne, for Tioga Downs

Nichols, NY — Happy Jack B and driver Tyler Buter lived up to 1-5 billing with a 1:54.2 win in the $106,300 New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old trotting colts and geldings at Tioga Downs on Sunday (Aug. 4).

Zapaca and War Of Will score feature wins at Vernon

Saturday, August 3, 2024 | John Horne, for Vernon Downs

Vernon, NY — Zapaca (Steeven Genois) and War Of Will (Leon Bailey) took the co-features at Vernon Downs on Saturday (Aug. 3).

Ontario-Sired Lexus Kody Cracks 1:50 Barrier

Saturday, August 3, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Lexus Kody became the first Ontario-sired trotter to break the 1:50 barrier on Saturday, Aug. 3 at The Meadowlands during the 2024 Hambletonian Day undercard.

Its Not My Vault Perfect In Prospect Series

Friday, August 2, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Undefeated two-year-old trotting filly Its Not My Vault scored her third straight victory in the Prospect Series, lowering her mark to 1:59.1 in the Friday, Aug. 2 leg at Grand River Raceway.

Groovin Will sets track mark at Monticello Raceway

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | Monticello Raceway

Monticello, NY — After winning a qualifying race last week at Monticello in 2:00 after making breaks in two consecutive races, no one expected the track record performance from Groovin Will

A Few Choice Words, She�s Epic take Batavia NYSS

Saturday, July 27, 2024 | Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs

Batavia, NY - Batavia Downs opened their 2024 summer-fall meet on Saturday (July 27) with two $58,100 divisions of the New York Sire Stakes for 3-year-old pacing fillies.

Tetrick wins four on DE State Fair program at Harrington

Friday, July 26, 2024 | Matt Sparacino, for Harrington Raceway

Harrington, DE — Harrington Raceway’s richest program of the season was contested Thursday (July 25) at the Delaware State Fair with more than $650,000 in total purses.

Fast Choice looking to extend win streak in NYSS

Friday, July 26, 2024 | Monticello Raceway

Monticello, NY — The New York Sire Stakes 2-year-old male pacers will visit Monticello Raceway on Monday (July 29).

Grand River Raceway�s Battle of Waterloo draws 18; �Belles attracts 17

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | Louise Frost for Grand River Raceway

Elora, ON — Eliminations will go for both of Grand River Raceway’s marquee events after 18 entries were dropped into the box for the Battle of Waterloo, presented by Winbak Farm.

Fast youngsters featured at Philadelphia

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | PHHA/Harrah's Philadelphia

Chester, PA — Ifthasritthatsrong and Goliath Hanover were both very impressive in winning the $12,000 pacing features Wednesday afternoon (July 24) at Harrah’s Philadelphia.

Irish Daydream pulls off 18-1 upset in Meadows feature

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | Evan Pattak for MSOA

Washington, PA — Irish Daydream sat snugly along the cones while the leaders dueled, then shot through the Lightning Lane to spring the 18-1 shocker.

Loveyoubunches Sets Pennsylvania Fair Record

Saturday, July 20, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

On Friday afternoon, July 19 at the Bedford Fair, the three-year-old Fordham Road filly Loveyoubunches won a Pennsylvania Fair Sire Stakes event in 1:58.1.

Power Code Stays Undefeated In New Jersey Sire Stakes

Saturday, July 20, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Canadian-owned Power Code remained undefeated in the second round of New Jersey Sire Stakes (NJSS) for two-year-olds on Friday, July 19 at The Meadowlands.

Manhattan Mayhem Tops Freshman Fillies At Kawartha

Saturday, July 20, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Ontario-sired two-year-old pacing fillies invaded Kawartha Downs on Friday night, July 19 for Grassroots and Prospect Series action as the Fraserville, Ont. track celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Ontario Sires Stakes.

Logan Park Set To Face Off In Spirit Of Massachusetts Trot

Friday, July 19, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

The $250,000 USD Spirit of Massachusetts Trot has drawn the very best Open class talent in North America to Plainridge Park ever since its inception in 2017.

A 'McPleasant' Surprise In Glamour Boy Grassroots

Friday, July 19, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

McPleasant wrapped up the third leg of the Ontario Sires Stakes Grassroots Series for three-year-old pacing colts and geldings with a 28-1 surprise on Friday night, July 19 at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

A Thursday For Two-Year-Olds At Mohawk

Friday, July 19, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Ten races were carded for Thursday, July 18 at Woodbine Mohawk Park and each race was comprised solely of 2022 Standardbred foals.

Im Sir Scarlet, One Wicked Man Triumph At Summerside

Thursday, July 18, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

One Wicked Man and Im Sir Scarlett have undefeated records to start their careers, winning the two Gold divisions of the P.E.I. Colt Stakes.

Sir Pinocchio & Fly By dont disappoint in NY Sire Stakes at Yonkers

Thursday, July 18, 2024 | Yonkers Raceway

Yonkers, NY - Heavy favorites Sir Pinocchio and Fly By were up to the task in the pair of New York Sire Stakes divisions for sophomore trotting colts and geldings on Thursday night (July 18) at MGM Yonkers Raceway, scoring in 1:55 and 1:56.3, respectively.

Ante Up Hanover Fastest Ever At Clearfield

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Ante Up Hanover won at the Clearfield (PA) Fair during the Tuesday (July 16) twilight card in 1:57 – the fastest time ever posted over the half-mile track in the northcentral part of the state.

Chantilly, Wickedpace Extend Streaks In OSS Gold

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Chantilly dominated her field of seven with a career best mile and Wickedpace angled out a pocket win to each extend their young career streaks in two divisions of the Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Series.

Logan Park Headlines Abbreviated Qualifying Session

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

O'Brien Award-winning older trotter Logan Park splashed to victory unopposed during the Tuesday morning, July 16 qualifying session at Woodbine Mohawk Park that was cut short due to unrelenting rain.

Upsets Abound In Grand River Prospect Series

Monday, July 15, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

A quartet of Prospect Series divisions, each worth $8,000, for sophomore pacing colts and geldings went to the gate on Monday (July 15) evening at Grand River Raceway with a range of upset tallies scoring in their respective classes.

Clearfield Fair Hosts Freshman Racing

Monday, July 15, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

The Pennsylvania Fair Circuit swung into the fairgrounds in this north-central Pennsylvania borough for its only four-day stand of the year.

Marloe Hanover Grinds To Oak Grove Open Victory

Monday, July 15, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Sustaining a first-over push for practically the whole mile, Marloe Hanover then lasted once powering to the lead to grab the win in the $82,192 Fillies & Mares Open Handicap Pace.

Beckwith Equals Saratoga Win Record

Sunday, July 14, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

There were two divisions of the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for three-year-old pacing fillies contested on a Saturday, July 13 card in which history was made at Saratoga Casino Hotel.

Abuckabett Hanover Pays Dividends In Haughton Memorial

Saturday, July 13, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Perched in second-over position by driver Dexter Dunn, Abuckabett Hanover lunged off his cover in a stretch sprint to overhaul pacesetter Voukefalas and win the $586,301 William Haughton Memorial.

Lagace Notches First Driving Career Win At Hanover

Saturday, July 13, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Brady Lagace picked up his first career driving win with a confident score aboard Some Might Say on Saturday, July 13 at Hanover Raceway.

Buter Drives Six Winners Saturday At Pocono

Saturday, July 13, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Tyler Buter had a first-rate day in the sulky on Saturday afternoon, July 13 at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, coming back to the winner's circle six times.

Power Code, Hidalgo Headline New Jersey Sire Stakes

Saturday, July 13, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Two-year-old pacing colt Power Code and trotting colt Hidalgo each remained undefeated after winning their second career starts in the New Jersey Sire Stakes (NJSS) on Friday, July 12.

Freshman Trotters Debut In Prospect Series At Grand River

Saturday, July 13, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Two-year-old trotters Its Not My Vault and Seeme Zoom won their career debuts in the Prospect Series during an eventful evening on Friday, July 12 at Grand River Raceway.

Quarter-mile dash featured on Truro card

Saturday, July 13, 2024 | Nicholas Barnsdale

Top Of Her Trade proved Truro Raceway’s speediest mare on Friday (Jul. 12) as she won the quarter-mile showdown on the track’s Distance Day harness racing card.

Alexander Ready With Three Adios Hopefuls

Friday, July 12, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

To a certain extent, Travis Alexander may be in stealth mode as a trainer, but he has a chance to burst into the spotlight when he sends three top colts into Saturday’s (July 20) eliminations.

Desperate Man wins Yonkers invitational

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 | Nicolle Kain

The 3-2 favorite Desperate Man (Shadow Play) and harness racing driver Matt Kakaley captured the $39,000 Invitational Pace Monday (July 8) at Yonkers Raceway.

Freshman male pacers ready for NYSS at Buffalo

Monday, July 8, 2024 | Brian J. Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway

Hamburg, NY — While the 2024 live racing season winds down at Buffalo Raceway with just seven programs remaining, the New York Sire Stakes is just getting into high gear as the 2-year-old colt and gelding pacers arrive on Wednesday afternoon.

World Revival, Sweet Alex Take Prospect Series Divisions At Hiawatha

Saturday, July 6, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

World Revivial and Sweet Alex each won $8,000 divisions of the Prospect Series for three-year-old colt pacers on Saturday (July 6) at Hiawatha Horse Park.

Bartlett enjoying the ride with Sir Pinocchio

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 | Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager

Hightstown, NJ — Jason Bartlett will look to continue a memorable season with Sir Pinocchio in Thursday’s (July 4) $300,000 Dr. Harry M. Zweig Memorial for 3-year-old trotters at Vernon Downs, less than a week after the two teamed up for Bartlett’s first-ever win in the MGM Yonkers Trot at Bartlett’s home track.

Sir Pinocchio wires field in MGM Yonkers Trot final

Friday, June 28, 2024 | Yonkers Raceway media

Yonkers, NY — Sir Pinocchio became a two-time winner on harness racing’s Grand Circuit this year, as the Dexter Cup champion was a front-stepping 1:54.4 winner in Friday night’s (June 28) $300,000 MGM Yonkers Trot.

Successful debuts for Fast Choice and Thirsty Thursday in NYSS at Yonkers

Friday, June 28, 2024 | Yonkers Raceway media

Yonkers, NY — The New York Sire Stakes circuit was once again at MGM Yonkers Raceway on Thursday night (June 27) as 2-year-old colt and gelding pacers competed in a pair of sections.

Rookies roll at Gaitway qualifiers

Thursday, June 27, 2024 | Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager

Manalapan, NJ — Female pacer Point Breeze was the day’s fastest 2-year-old winner at Gaitway Farm’s qualifiers on Thursday (June 27), stopping the timer in 1:56.3 for driver David Miller and trainer Joe Holloway.

Fillies Impress In Tompkins-Geers At Mohawk

Thursday, June 27, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Wicked N Single and Incantation became the first two-year-old Grand Circuit winners of 2024 in Thursday’s (June 27) Tompkins-Geers Stakes at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

Sass Newton, 30, dies

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | Winbak Farm

Chesapeake City, MD — Winbak Farm is sad to announce the passing of Sass Newton p,2,2:03.4h; 3,2:00.1f; 1:51s ($607,466).

Square Deal scores in Harrington FFA

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | Matt Sparacino for Harrington Raceway

Harrington, DE – Mark Howard’s Square Deal ($8.60, Tony Morgan) emerged from the pocket a winner in 1:52.2 in the featured $22.500 Free-For-All Tuesday (June 25) at Harrington Raceway.

Calculus Risk and Chapvious score in NYSS

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | Yonkers Raceway

Yonkers, NY - Calculus Risk and Chapvious gave sire Devious Man a sweep in the $74,500 New York Sire Stakes divisions for rookie trotting fillies.

Holy Guacamolie, 24, dies

Monday, June 24, 2024 | Winbak Farm

Chesapeake City, MD — Winbak Farm is saddened by the loss of Holy Guacamolie 3,1:54.2s; 1:52.3 ($220,581).

Tetrick wins nine 2-year-old qualifiers at Harrah�s Philadelphia

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 | PHHA/Harrah's Philadelphia

Chester PA — The 2-year-olds went in 12 qualifying heats at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Tuesday morning (June 11). Driver Tim Tetrick was the dominant force, winning nine of the dozen freshman contests.

Curtsyforpurrseco fastest DSBF filly Tuesday at Harrington Raceway

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 | Matt Sparacino for Harrington Raceway

Harrington, DE – Jo Ann Looney-King’s Curtsyforpurrseco ($2.80, Tim Tetrick) was the fastest of three Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) $20,000 eliminations for pacing fillies Tuesday with a 1:56.4 triumph.

Beat Cop Heads DSBF Splits At Harrington Monday

Monday, June 10, 2024 | Matt Sparacino for Harrington Raceway

Harrington, DE – P T Stable’s Beat Cop ($3, Tim Tetrick) was the fastest of three Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund $20,000 divisions for 3-year-old pacing colts and geldings Monday (June 10) at Harrington Raceway in 1:55.1.

City Of Hope Triumphs In Saratoga Open Trot

Sunday, June 9, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Four-year-old trotter City Of Hope won the $20,548 Open Handicap at Saratoga Casino Hotel on Saturday, June 8.

Foster, Ahle triple at Ocean

Friday, June 7, 2024 | Ocean Downs Racing Publicity

Berlin, MD — Drivers Russell Foster and Johnathan Ahle were the stars on Thursday night (June 6) at Ocean Downs, each winning three races on the 12-race program.

Forbidden Treasure Kicks Off Grand River Opener

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

On Wednesday, June 5, Grand River Raceway kicked off its most exciting season of harness racing yet. The inaugural trip around the new five-eighths of a mile oval was won by Forbidden Treasure, with a winning time of 2:00.4.

Freshmen make 2024 Philadelphia debuts

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 | PHHA/Harrah�s Philadelphia

Chester, PA — The first 2-year-old qualifiers of 2024 at Harrah’s Philadelphia were held Tuesday morning (June 4).

Keep Asking sets track record in NYSS win at Monticello

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 | Monticello Raceway

Monticello, NY — Driver Tyler Buter and trainer George Ducharme teamed up for back-to-back wins in New York Sire Stake-Excelsior competition.

Lexus Angel Smooth In Mohawk Qualifiers

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Three-year-old trotting filly Lexus Angel got back on track with a winning qualifier during Tuesday morning's short session at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

Always Watching does it again at Saratoga

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 | Mike Sardella, for Saratoga Casino Hotel

Saratoga Springs, NY — Always Watching (He’s Watching) became the first distaffer to win the Fillies and Mares Open four times this season at Saratoga Casino Hotel.

Logan Park Gate-To-Wire In Mohawk Preferred

Monday, June 3, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Logan Park took the fastest way around the track on Monday evening (June 3) at Woodbine Mohawk Park as the pacesetter and victor in the $36,000 Preferred Trot.

Dresden Hosts First Round Of Mark Austin Pacing Series

Sunday, June 2, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Dresden Raceway kicked off the Mark Austin Memorial Pacing Series as part of its 10-race card on Sunday, June 2, featuring two divisions for colts and one for fillies and mares.

Ontario-Sired Stars Deliver In Somebeachsomewhere

Sunday, June 2, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Funtime Bayama and Nijinsky posted strong performances to win Somebeachsomewhere Stakes divisions on the Saturday (June 1) card at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

USTA to conduct second annual outrider clinic from Aug. 29-31

Monday, May 13, 2024 | USTA Communications Department

Columbus, OH — The U.S. Trotting Association announced Monday (May 13) that it will conduct its second annual outriding clinic and education program from Thursday (Aug. 29) through Saturday (Aug. 31) in Ashville and Columbus, Ohio.

Youaremyrock completes sweep of Doc Frank Memorial Pacing Series

Sunday, May 12, 2024 | Mike Sardella

Saratoga Springs, NY - Youaremyrock (Boston Red Rocks) has been solid as can be this season.

Twin Delight, Davis star Tuesday at Harrington

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | Matt Sparacino

Harrington, DE – Hutt Racing Stable’s Twin Delight ($9.60, Allan Davis) was a 1:53.1 winner in the $22,500 Mares Open Tuesday (May 7) at Harrington Raceway.

Jamieson, Logan Park Top Mohawk Monday Card

Monday, May 6, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Jody Jamieson hosted a driving clinic on Monday, May 6 at Woodbine Mohawk Park, winning five including the featured $36,000 Preferred Trot with O'Brien Award winner Logan Park.

Stakes Galore At Mohawk Saturday

Sunday, May 5, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

There was no shortage of stakes action on Saturday, May 4 at Woodbine Mohawk Park with a pair of SBOA Colt Pace eliminations and three Canadian Graduate Series finals.

Ima Standup Guy Stands Tall In Rideau Preferred

Sunday, May 5, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Ima Standup Guy stood above the competition on Sunday, May 5 at Rideau Carleton Raceway, taking the $10,000 Preferred Trot, which highlighted the 10-race card.

Rush In Sparkles In PASS Debut

Saturday, May 4, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Impressive in his stakes debut, Rush In pulled the pocket early, blazed home and scored in the opening leg of Pennsylvania Sire Stakes for three-year-old male pacers on Saturday, May 4 at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows

Sir Pinocchio wires field in Dexter Cup at Freehold

Saturday, May 4, 2024 | Ken Weingartner

Freehold, NJ — Sir Pinocchio took the lead from a group of breaking horses on the first turn and held off favorite Blackhawk Zette in the stretch to win Saturday’s $134,900 Dexter Cup

Fillies Face Off In SBOA Stakes Eliminations

Friday, May 3, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Ontario-sired three-year-old fillies, including a pair of season-debuting O'Brien Award divisional champions, were the headliners on Friday, May 3 at Woodbine Mohawk Park competing in a quartet of $25,000 SBOA Stakes eliminations.

Knight Angel Leads Cumberland Friday Card

Thursday, May 2, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Maine’s top trotters will go postward just after the famed Kentucky Oaks winning filly dons her blanket of roses on Friday, May 3 at Cumberland.

Always Watching Prevails Over Saratoga Mares

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

On Monday afternoon (April 29), Ontario-bred pacing mare Always Watching did what she so often does at Saratoga Casino Hotel and that’s win an Open.

Better Be Gouda Best In Western Fair Preferred

Monday, April 29, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Better Be Gouda proved sharp at The Raceway at Western Fair District, front-stepping his way to victory in the $11,600 Preferred Pace.

My Pal Joe makes history in Plainridge feature race

Monday, April 29, 2024 | Tim Bojarski

Plainville, MA — The 20-year-old track record for aged pacing geldings at Plainridge Park was finally re-written when My Pal Joe (Shawn Gray) turned in a convincing 1:49.2 mile.

Ontario Sired Spring Series Concludes At Mohawk

Saturday, April 27, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Woodbine Mohawk Park hosted the Ontario Sired Spring Series finals for three-year-old pacers and trotters on Saturday, April 27.

Team Mac heads Team Eckley 1-2 punch at Pocono

Monday, April 22, 2024 | PHHA for Pocono Downs

Wilkes-Barre, PA – Dean Eckley made all the right moves heading into Monday (April 22) afterrnoon’s $17,500 Championship of the Game Of Claims Pacing Series for horses base-tagged at $10,000...

Logan Park Wins 2024 Qualifying Debut

Monday, April 15, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

O'Brien Award-winning trotter Logan Park made his season's debut for trainer Kyle Fellows in the mid-April Monday morning qualifying session at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

All Class sharp in 1:49.3 victory Sunday at Philly

Sunday, April 14, 2024 | PHHA/ Harrah�s Philadelphia

Chester, PA — It didn’t take long before the first sub-1:50 mile of 2024 was posted at Harrah’s Philadelphia, as All Class won the $13,000 featured pace in 1:49.3 on Sunday (April 14).

Hasty Bid, One Last Wish Top Mohawk Qualifiers

Friday, April 12, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

A winner of over half a million in career earnings, Hasty Bid won his second qualifying appearance of the year with ease at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Friday morning, April 12.

Lexus Angel Tops Mohawk Series Opener

Thursday, April 11, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

A full sister to The Big M's newest track record holder Lexus Kody, Lexus Angel has continued to make strides in her own young career.

Always Watching wins feature at Saratoga Casino Hotel

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | Mike Sardella, for Saratoga Casino Hotel

Saratoga Springs, NY — Always Watching recorded her second Open win of the season on Tuesday (April 9) after she went coast-to-coast in the matinee’s feature at Saratoga Casino Hotel.

Kakaley and Alexander sweep leg four of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 | Yonkers Raceway Media

Yonkers, NY — Desperate Man, Pleaseletmeknow and Backstreet Shadow gave driver Matt Kakaley and trainer Travis Alexander victories in the three $50,000 divisions of the fourth round of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series.

Borgata prelims conclude Monday

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 | MGM Yonkers Raceway

Yonkers, NY — Three $50,000 divisions of the final preliminary round of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series will go behind the gate on Monday night (April 15) at MGM Yonkers Raceway.

MRC approves recommendation for $2.4 million in purses for 2024 Standardbred stakes

Tuesday, April 2, 2024 | Tom Lamarra

The Maryland Racing Commission at its April 2 meeting approved a recommendation from the Maryland Standardbred Race Fund Advisory Committee to offer $2.4 million in purses.

Desperate Man aims for Borgata Series grand slam

Tuesday, April 2, 2024 | MGM Yonkers Raceway

Yonkers, NY — Desperate Man will look to stay undefeated in this year’s MGM Borgata Pacing Series as he races in the first of a trio of $50,000 fourth-round splits of on Monday night (April 8) at MGM Yonkers Raceway.

No reason for despair with this �Man�

Friday, March 29, 2024 | Ken Weingartner

Hightstown, NJ — Desperate Man is tenacious when it comes to racing on half-mile racetracks.

Desperate Man, Rocknroll Runa A score again in MGM Borgata Pacing Series

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 | Yonkers Raceway Media Relations

Yonkers, NY – Desperate Man and Rocknroll Runa A improved to two-for-two in this year’s MGM Borgata Pacing Series by taking their respective $50,000 divisions of the second leg on Monday night (March 25) at MGM Yonkers Raceway. Collecting wins in the other sections were Dunkin’ and Whats Stanley Got A.

Paper Heart wins Donna Dunn Memorial final at The Meadows

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | Evan Pattak for MSOA

Washington, PA - Paper Heart again enjoyed escort service from GD Cool Otoole and again kicked by her in the lane to capture the $16,800 final of the Donna Dunn Memorial Pace.

Desperate Man now a millionaire after Borgata Series triumph

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | Yonkers Raceway Media

Yonkers, NY — Desperate Man, the 2021 Horse of the Year in Canada, became a millionaire in U.S. dollars after taking the first of four $50,000 flights of the opening leg

Winbak Farm donates Heston Blue Chip breeding to MSOA

Monday, March 18, 2024 | Meadows Standardbred Owners Association

Washington, PA — The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association has announced that Winbak Farm has donated a breeding to Heston Blue Chip

Bettors Delight To Leave North America

Friday, March 15, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

On Friday, March 15, Blue Chip Farms announced that Hall of Fame pacing stallion will stand his final season in North America in 2024.

Desperate Man Headlines Pocono Qualifiers

Wednesday, March 6, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Former Horse of the Year Desperate Man won his second straight qualifier at Pocono Downs

Prince Archie Rules At Flamboro

Sunday, March 3, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Prince Archie navigated the dense fog and a field of nine trotters to notch his first victory of 2024.

Yank My Halo Tops Mohawk Leap Day Feature

Thursday, February 29, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Yank My Halo bided his time on the pylons throughout the featured $21,000 conditioned trot on Thursday, Feb. 29 at Woodbine Mohawk Park before making a move in the stretch to win in upset fashion.

Desperate Man Returns To Action

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Millionaire pacer Desperate Man was back in action on Wednesday morning, Feb. 28 at Pocono Downs, making a successful qualifying debut to launch his 2024 season after a winter break stateside.

Desperate Man Primed For More Stateside Success

Sunday, February 25, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Former Horse of the Year and fan favourite Desperate Man is approaching his return to action stateside, where he excelled at the end of his 2023 campaign.

2024 Goshen Yearling Sale date announced

Thursday, February 15, 2024 | Tim Bojarski

Middletown, NY — Goshen Standardbred Horse Sales has announced that its 2024 Goshen Yearling Sale will be held on Monday (Sept. 9) at noon at the Mark Ford Training Center in Middletown, N.Y.

Arties Ideal Wires Western Fair Preferred

Monday, February 5, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Arties Ideal worked to achieve the lead and never looked back as he won the $11,000 Preferred Pace on Monday (Feb. 5) evening at The Raceway at the Western Fair District.

2023 O'Brien Award Winners Announced

Saturday, February 3, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Standardbred Canada announced the winners of the 2023 O’Brien Awards, honouring Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season, at the Black Tie Gala in Charlottetown, P.E.I. on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.

Speaker Of Peace Poised For Snowshoe Series Sweep

Friday, February 2, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Speaker Of Peace was a repeat winner in the Snowshoe Pacing Series to complete a pair of preliminary legs on Friday night (Feb. 2) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

2024 Stallion Lineup Announcement

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 | Elizabeth Cheesman

Winbak Farm is excited to present the 2024 Stallion Roster.

Covered Bridge and George Brennan star as racing returns to Yonkers

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 | Yonkers Raceway Media Relations

Yonkers, NY – Covered Bridge, coming off a campaign where he earned over $528,000, took the feature, while driver George Brennan made six trips to the winner’s circle on opening night.

Winbak Farm welcomes first two foals of 2024

Thursday, January 18, 2024 | Elizabeth Cheesman

Winbak Farm of Maryland and Winbak Farm of Canada have welcomed their first foals of 2024.

A 'Home Run' Story Both On And Off The Track

Saturday, January 13, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Willys Home Run was one of the breakout success stories of the 2023 Ontario Sires Stakes season, capturing five Gold Series victories in her two-year-old campaign.

Covered Bridge Tops Mohawk Preferred Pace

Saturday, January 13, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Covered Bridge took the track on Saturday (Jan. 13) evening at Woodbine Mohawk Park for the third straight start on Canadian soil in the featured class.

Arties Ideal Wires Western Fair Preferred

Monday, January 8, 2024 | Standardbred Canada

Kyle Fellows trained a hat trick of winners on Monday (Jan. 8) evening with starters at The Raceway at the Western Fair District and Woodbine Mohawk Park.

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