News Archive

Eliminations held for American Nationals for freshman trotters
September 10, 2008
Musical Mystery, Starcelona and Deedee's Destiny came up winners in a trio of eliminations for the American National for 2-year-old filly trotters were held Tuesday night at Balmoral Park, while Definer and Swan For All captured the two Am-Nat splits for colt trotters, the latter posting a track-rec
[read more]

Blissful Maddie overcomes post eight at Harrington
September 10, 2008
Larry Baron and Meadowbranch Stables' Blissful Maddie ($34.40, Ross Wolfenden) overcame post eight Tuesday to win the featured $20,000 Mares Junior Open at Harrington Raceway. Trained by Josh Green, the 5-year-old Blissfull Hall mare settled behind a hot early pace where Don'ttellmewhattodo set f
[read more]

Fields set for New York Night of Champions
September 10, 2008
Post positions have been drawn for the 19th editiion of the New York Night of Champions, hosted by Yonkers Raceway this Saturday night. The $1.4 million cash grab is comprised of eight, $175,000 Sire Stakes finals, for 2 and 3 year olds of both sexes and gaits. The finals--going as the fir
[read more]

Broadway hits in PASS at The Meadows
September 10, 2008
Stablemates Broadway Bistro and Broadway Spur greeted The Meadows as if it were the Great White Way itself, each winning a division of Tuesday’s $235,155 Pennsylvania Sire Stakes for freshman colt and gelding trotters. The victories provided doubles for trainer Jim Campbell and owners Arlene
[read more]

Two Europeans in strong field for Maple Leaf Trot
September 10, 2008
Two European trotters making their first-ever North American appearance, and 12 others, including recent Breeders Crown champion Corleone Kosmos, have been entered in the $700,000(C)(est) Maple Leaf Trot, which will have two $50,000(C) eliminations Saturday night at Mohawk Racetrack.   The tw
[read more]

Health screenings offered in Jersey
September 10, 2008
The next stop on the Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey’s fall health screening program will be Gaitway Farm in Englishtown, NJ on Monday, September 15, from 12 noon to 2:30 pm. The program, under the direction of Backstretch Community Assistance Program [BCAP] Execut
[read more]

Latest issue of The Horseman now available online
September 10, 2008
In an effort to bring The Horseman And Fair World magazine to subscribers in a timely fashion, a digital version is now being offered to subscribers on a trial basis. Take a look at your last issue and find your mailing label, since it will contain your subscriber ID. Then follow the instructions on
[read more]

Harrisburg mixed sale closed at 1,300 horses
September 10, 2008
The Standardbred Horse Sales Company has announced that the mixed portion of its annual Harrisburg auction is now closed. Close to 1,300 horses have been consigned.   The mixed portion of the Standardbred Horse Sales Company's Harrisburg auction will take place on Nov. 6, 7 and 8 at the
[read more]

Maywood's 10 cent Super High Five pays off big
September 10, 2008
Just two weeks ago, a patron plunked down 10 cents on Maywood Park’s new Super High Five wager, and 20 minutes later that same patron collected $10,689 for his 10-cent investment. The Super High Five wager asks fans to pick the first five finishers in order, and for just a dime.  On Thurs
[read more]