News Archive

Tetrick wins 9, including track record with Upfront Hannahsboy
July 02, 2008
Tim Tetrick had already put together an amazing Tuesday afternoon at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, but Upfront Hannahsboy provided him with the perfect closing act. On a day in which Tetrick drove nine winners, including four Pennsylvania Sire Stakes, he guided Upfront Hannahsboy to a win i
[read more]

Santanna, Nitro draw posts three and six in Rooney final
July 02, 2008
Santanna Blue Chip and Badlands Nitro, who won last week's $40,000 eliminations for Yonkers Raceway's Art Rooney Pace, landed post positions three and six, respectively, for this Saturday night's $538,270 final. Santanna Blue Chip, a millionaire son of Art Major, wired his trial field in 1:54
[read more]

Ireneonthemove once again into winner's circle
July 02, 2008
Rodney Wyatt's Ireneonthemove ($7.80, Corey Callahan) put forth a rousing rally approaching three-quarters to win her second straight race in the $21,000 Mares Open feature Tuesday at Harrington Raceway. Trained by Jason Skinner, the 5-year-old Powerful Toy mare earned her fifth win of the year a
[read more]

Dancer, Miller elims drawn, Dewey lands post three
July 02, 2008
The undefeated 3-year-old colt trotter Deweycheatumnhowe drew post three in the first of two eliminations for the Stanley Dancer Memorial Friday night at the Meadowlands, while the sophomore filly trotter Snow White, hoping to redeem herself after making a break in her 2008 debut last week, landed p
[read more]

Field assembled for $100,000 Connors Memorial final
July 02, 2008
Production, who won his elimination for the William Connors Memorial for 3-year-old trotters last Friday night at Hazel Park in 1:57.1, has drawn post one for this Friday’s $100,000 final, with second-elim winner Keykeeper landing post seven.   Driver Peter Wrenn was able to find room up the
[read more]

Adios purse set at $500,000
July 02, 2008
The purse for the 2008 Adios final, which will be held Aug. 9 at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, has been increased by $60,000 to an all-time high of $500,000. Dale Rapson, vice president of racing at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, and Earl Beal, president of the Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen’s
[read more]

Hanlon holds off Charters to win Battle of the Braintrusts
July 02, 2008
Monticello Raceway publicity director John Manzi probably summed it up best when he exclaimed, “Our jobs are safe!” in the winner’s circle following the victory by Dave Hanlon, president and CEO of Empire Resorts, parent company of the track, in the Battle of the Braintrusts Wednesday afternoon
[read more]

BV's Sister edges Whotookwhat in Meadows open
July 02, 2008
BV’s Sister outdueled Whotookwhat in an extended battle and captured the $23,000 Filly & Mare Open Trot on Wednesday at The Meadows. Saddled with post position eight, Whotookwhat was parked out from the start before making the front at the half. That was the signal for Mike Wilder to tip
[read more]