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Tioga backstretch opens
May 23, 2006
Friday, May 19 was an exciting day at Tioga Downs when the first horses stepped onto the track for jogging and training. Horses were allowed to begin stabling on the grounds on Thursday May 18th with a completed stall application and approval from Tioga Downs. Qualifiers are scheduled at Tioga D
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Another Harrington scorcher
May 23, 2006
Three Point Acres' Perdition equaled the 4-year-old gelding track record Monday at Harrington Raceway with a 1:52.2 triumph. The Chuck Crissman trainee set all the fractions en route to a two-length triumph over Build A Fire and Martimmy. The Richess Hanover offspring equaled the mark set by Ima
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Dreaming Om winning
May 23, 2006
Mr Dream Om wired a field of conditioned trotters at Rosecroft Raceway on Monday, earning his share of the $7,500 purse with a mile in 1:57.3. The 4-year-old Mr Vic stallion, owned by the partnership of Dr. Bill Solomon and the Emposimato Stables, left the gate from post six in front of driver Jo
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Friskie blows in from north
May 23, 2006
While many of the pacing colts in the $500,000 New Jersey Classic spent the winter in climes like southern Florida and Pinehurst, N.C., Feelin Friskie, who won the $25,000 prep on May 20 in a new mark of 1:51.1, was in Dartmouth. Not the Ivy League college in New Hampshire, but Dartmouth, Nova Scoti
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Illinois HOF inductees named
May 23, 2006
The Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association has announced this year's inductees into the Illinois Harness Racing Hall of Fame: Living Inductees – Tom Harmer and Terry Hunt Immortal Inductee – Claude Lorance, Sr. Equine Inductees – Loyal Oppo
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Teague brings 1-2 punch
May 23, 2006
George Teague Jr. could be worthy of the nickname "Big George" because of the success he’s found recently, which included training 2004 Horse of the Year Rainbow Blue. Of course, one of Teague’s owners already has dibs on that moniker, and it is unlikely Teague would be willing to fight former heavy
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Bangor plans permanent complex
May 23, 2006
The Bangor, Maine City Council approved Penn National's project for a new $70 million, 1,500 slot-machine gaming complex. According to bangornews.com, the permanent racino would replace the company's temporary facility, Hollywood Slots in Bangor, which opened in November. If all goes according to
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Pure Ivory qualifies
May 23, 2006
Pure Ivory, winner of last year’s O’Brien award for 2-year-old fillies, turned in a 2:00.1 winning qualifying mile Tuesday morning at Mohawk. Driven by Roger Mayotte, the 3-year-old filly by Striking Sahbra hung tight in third most of the mile, but stepped home in :29 to win by two lengths. She i
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Stalbaum returns, wins three
May 23, 2006
After emergency surgery for an acute attack of appendicitis four weeks ago, Larry Stalbaum returned to action Monday afternoon at Monticello Raceway and picked up where he left off, driving three winners on the card. He scored with Shezaflamentower in 1:58:3; Smooth Force N in 2:01:1 and with Te
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Molson next for Ponder
May 23, 2006
Graduate Final winner Ponder will seek to defend his crown in the Molson Pace at Western Fair Raceway in London, Ont., beginning with the eliminations this Friday, May 26. Last year Ponder set the track record while winning both his elimination and the final in identical times of 1:53. The 5-year
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May 23, 2006
USTA Director and breeder-owner-trainer-driver Walter "Boots" Dunn is recovering from a second surgery to set bones broken around his lower legs and ankles in an accident on May 15. Dunn, from Cochranton, Pa., was preparing for construction work on a building at the Meadville Fairgrounds when hi
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Feelin Friskie Jersey fave
May 23, 2006
Feelin Friskie, the pride of the Maritimes, as been installed as the 9-5 morning line favorite in the $500,000 Anthony Abbatiello New Jersey Classic on Saturday night at the Meadowlands. The Classic is the premier event for New Jersey-sired 3-year-old pacers and the richest of state-bred stakes. It
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2YO winner at Scioto
May 23, 2006
Two-year-old Bob’s Alibi debuted with a 1:59.1 qualifying score Tuesday morning at Scioto Downs. Driven by Sam “Chip” Noble III, the colt by His Alibi-Classy’s Noblelady sat third before pacing home in :29 to win by one-half length. Bob’s Alibi is owned by co-breeder Timothy Lee.
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