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Top trotters headed to Europe's fastest track
July 15, 2009
Varenne's 1:51.2 European record for older horses, set back in 2002, is always in jeopardy when it is time for the Saint Michel race at the magical Mikkeli track in Finland. The Mikkeli has the reputation of being Europe's fastest track. This year's St. Michel race will be held
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3YO filly Ginger And Fred paces 1:50.4
July 15, 2009
Ginger And Fred and Dave Palone. (Chris Gooden Photo)
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Overt upsets in Hanover at Balmoral
July 15, 2009
The 2009 Hanover Stakes season started with a bang on Tuesday night at Balmoral Park as Phillip Rietveld, Gordon and Claudia Wright, and Paul Gibson’s Overt lit up the board at 32-1 while knocking off nine rivals in the $36,900 Hanover Stake for 3-year-old filly trotters in a career best of 1:5
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Two elims needed for Ben Franklin Pace
July 15, 2009
Two eliminations for the Ben Franklin Pace at Harrah's Chester Casino & Racetrack are set for Sunday each race carries a purse of $50,000. Starters include two-time Older Pacer of the Year Mister Big, facing off in the second division against Dali, who finished second behind Art Official in
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Fannin's Meadowlands Pace hopes ride with Chasin Racin
July 15, 2009
Elmer Fannin is founder of Country Life Homes, a successful residential development business along the Delaware shoreline. While Fannin is proud of what he has built, there is still one thing missing--something to fill the empty space on his office wall. The Lincoln, Del., resident is hoping 3-year-
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We’re new and improved
July 15, 2009
This web site obviously has a new look, but there’s much more to it than just new colors and other design features. It’s a data destination for breeders, buyers and fans. Can’t remember which major stakes Lucky Jim has won this year? Click on the “Racing Report” section, type in Lucky Jim’s name, an
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