News Archive

Ashtoreth Hanover wins claiming handicap at Pocono
June 03, 2010
Ashtoreth Hanover, reined by Jim Morrill Jr., came from off the pace Wednesday (June 2) to win the $20,000-$25,000 claiming handicap pace at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.Paper Cut (Andrew McCarthy) cut out the first-half of the mile with times of 26 and 55.2, respectively, before tiring down the back
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Jojo N Goliath slingshots to victory
June 03, 2010
Jojo N Goliath slingshot past a tough field with a brilliant backside burst that carried him to a convincing 1:50 victory in Wednesday’s $25,000 Preferred Pace at The Meadows. Sent off at a middling 7-1, Jojo N Goliath settled into third before Eric Ledford asked him for pace halfway down the b
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Camlit lights up tote
June 03, 2010
Lightning lit up the sky in central Ohio on Wednesday night and Camlit lit up the tote board at Scioto Downs in winning the feature. The 4-year-old son of Cambest paid $106.20 to win.Driver Chris Page confidently sent Camlit for the lead from post eight. He was parked to the opening quarter, but the
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SRF golf outing a great success
June 03, 2010
It was the third year with threatening weather for the Standardbred Retirement Foundation's (SRF) golf outing at Knob Hill Country Club, in Manalapan, NJ, but it didn't put a damper on the day or the evening. One hundred twenty-six golfers enjoyed a grilled lunch, a day on the greens, cocktails, din
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Hemoglobin study to be conducted in Ontario
June 03, 2010
With the support of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) and industry members of the Medication Control Advisory Group, the University of Guelph (U of G) will be conducting a research study into hemoglobin levels in Ontario racehorses. The program will collect 200 pre-race and 200 post-race blood s
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NJRC conducts out-of-competition testing at Pena barn
June 03, 2010
Sources tell harnessracing.com that the New Jersey Racing Commission conducted out-of-competition testing at the barn of Lou Pena at Gaitway Farm in Englishtown, NJ on Wednesday, June 2.   Blood was drawn from every horse that was in the barn at the time in consistency with New Jersey’s out-
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Kid Carson a spoiler
June 03, 2010
Not only did Kid Carson spoil the debut of Pepsi NA Cup eligible Sportswriter this past Saturday night, but he also returned the largest win payout of the week at $81.40. The win was one of three on the Saturday program from young reinsman Simon Allard who currently leads all Canadian drivers with
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Last call for HOF souvenir journal
June 03, 2010
The deadline has passed and time is running out to honor, congratulate and remember, in this year’s journal, those who have made significant contributions to the world of Harness Racing. The Sunday, July 4, 2010 honorees are Living Hall of Fame: Hal S. Jones and Dave Palone; Bunny Lake and Varenne.
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Rocknroll's sons look to repeat in NJ Classic
June 03, 2010
It was spring of 2005 and Rocknroll Hanover was beginning his three-year-old campaign with three starts at the Meadowlands.  He won all three – a New Jersey Sire Stakes on May 14, his elimination division of the New Jersey Classic on May 21 and the $500,000 New Jersey Classic Final on May 28.
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Konchie in Monti track record
June 03, 2010
Bruce Aldrich, Jr. has had many  good days in the sulky this year at Monticello Raceway  and his 168 wins(prior to today) continues to lead the driving colony. But the afternoon of June 3 could possibly be his best thus far. Not only did he rein six winners on the card, his 1:57:4 triumph
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