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Callahan wins 5 on Dover opener
November 05, 2012
The Onlyest One, driven by meet defending champion Corey Callahan, proved fastest in the stretch to hold a pair of fast-finishing opponents at the wire in 1:57 to win the $10,500 3&4-Year-Old Male pace at Dover Downs on opening day of the 2012-2013 season at Dover Downs, Sunday, Nov. 4. Core
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Colts top $300,000 at Harrisburg; average dips
November 05, 2012
Churchill Hanover, a colt by Well Said from the prolific mare Cathedra, was sold for $380,000 at the Standardbred Horse Sale auction on Monday afternoon. Bred and consigned by Hanover Shoe Farms, the colt was purchased by Emilio and Maria Rosati's E&M Stride of Australia.   Cathedra is
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Chapter Seven shares available; to stud in 2013
November 05, 2012
Southwind Farms is in the process of finalizing the breeding plans for its newest stallion, Chapter Seven, who this year established himself as one of the best trotters in the world. His recent performance in winning the Breeders Crown, parked every step of the way, was one of the most impressiv
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11 mares entered in Forest City elims
November 05, 2012
Defending champion Voelz Hanover is one of 11 top older pacing mares entered in this Friday night's Forest City Pace eliminations at The Raceway at The Western Fair District.   The 7-year-old daughter of Astreos is quietly putting together another stellar campaign for Quebec owner Ric
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Meadowlands changes to ABC Racing
November 05, 2012
The Meadowlands will introduce ABC Racing when the track re-opens on Dec. 28. ABC Racing categorizes horses into A, B and C rankings, replacing conditions determined by money earnings. This permits the racing secretary to create races in which the entrants are most competitive and equal in ability
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Sharon Manzi, wife of Monticello's John Manzi, dies
November 05, 2012
Sharon Manzi, loving wife, mother and grandmother, died Saturday, Nov. 3, at the age of 68 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was the wife of longtime Monticello Raceway publicist and Communicators Corner inductee John Manzi.   Mrs. Manzi was a gentle and elegant
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Marty's Charm back in Meadows winner's circle
November 05, 2012
Marty's Charm, a fan favorite at The Meadows who has struggled with injuries for two seasons, showed that he's all the way back when he made up 7 lengths to capture Monday's $22,500 Winners Over $10,000 Life/Preferred Handicap Pace   Unraced at ages two and three, Marty's Charm went on
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Chancey Lady picks up ninth 2012 victory
November 05, 2012
Chancey Lady took the lead early for driver Eric Goodell and cruised to a 1:52.3 victory in the $24,000 Filly and Mare Open/Handicap Pace at Dover Downs on Monday, Nov. 5. I'm Won Wine Wiser took the $13,500 distaff sub-feature for George Dennis.   Defending trainer champion Josh Green
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