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Tom's OK Lady rallies under stormy conditions at The Meadows
May 29, 2009
Rating patiently despite a howling storm, Tom’s OK Lady unleashed a storm of her own to blow by the leaders and capture the $25,000 Filly & Mare Preferred Trot on Thursday at The Meadows. The weather front, complete with lightning, thunder, heavy rain and gusty winds, targeted The Meadows minu
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Eash has local hopeful for Hoosier Cup
May 29, 2009
Sam’s Escape and Don Eash are hoping for some good luck Saturday in the 13th edition of the $500,000 Hoosier Cup. Eash is making his first appearance in the Hoosier Cup. Sam’s Escape and Eash are the long shots in the race at odds of 20-1. “I am very excited about racing in the Hoosier Cup,”
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Tetrick wins race at Solvalla
May 29, 2009
Tim Tetrick got tuned up for the Elitlopp by winning a race at Solvalla racetrack in Stockholm on Friday afternoon, scoring with the 4-year-old mare Tempting Kemp in only his third drive of the day, and there was a surprise for him when he got to the winner's circle.   Tetrick, 28, was greete
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Swick looking to double up in weekend stakes
May 29, 2009
Trainer Don Swick has a busy weekend ahead as he sends out his stable stars in a pair of rich stakes races. On Saturday night, Special Sweetheart will go to post in the $200,000 New Jersey Sire Stakes Championship for 3-year-old pacing fillies at the Meadowlands, while Lanson bids to upset Lucky Jim
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Macomber has desire to win first Hoosier Cup
May 29, 2009
Hoosier Park driver Ricky Macomber will vie for the title in Saturday’s $500,000 Hoosier Cup at Hoosier Park Racing and Casino. The event, Indiana’s richest harness race, is slated as the 13th race on the 14-race program that begins at 12:45 p.m. The Hoosier Cup has an estimated post time of 4:
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Chicago's Driver of the Night Series kicks off with Widger
May 29, 2009
Fans at Maywood Park on Friday night will have the chance to meet and greet 2008 driving champion Sam Widger. Widger will be making his way around the clubhouse, dining room and grandstand at Maywood between 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., chatting with fans about the sport, answering questions, and best
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