Make no mistake about it, Christina Takter is an integral component of her husband’s success, one might even say his domination in world-wide. The last time Greg Blanchard, 52, was on set with Dave Little, 61, Bill Clinton was in the White House. by Adam Hamilton. Frode Hamre-trained Stoletheshow (Dream Vacation) paired with Magnus A. Ted Wing. Having drawn post 9 while rivals Bythemissal and Tattoo Artist have drawn posts 3 and 4 respectively, it truly has put. Harness Racing Update. Ghislain Paquet gave out nine straight winners on a 10-race card, at a track where favorites are currently winning at a 45 per cent rate for the meet (as of July 5), and have missed the board entirely in 25 per cent of races. Caretaker Vicki Wright apparently knows the answer. by Melissa Keith. ca is comprised of 60 2-year-olds, 27 3-year-olds and 30 older horses. Former standardbred trainer Richard Banca was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to one count of drug adulteration and misbranding. moreby Debbie Little. Over $300,000 raised for Tioga fire relief fund. I worked there for six months with Pete Foley. . Lisa. Lomon: For trainer Chris Petrelli, a shuffle off to Buffalo was a winning move. Lexington’s rich history will be on display in week 2 at the historic Red Mile. “If you ask anybody in England where they’d like to drive, it’s always The Meadowlands because it’s the biggest name in racing. Can Confederate and ‘Show’ top T C I and Karl’s instant classic? Today’s final card of Grand Circuit racing at Red Mile promises some fireworks. “We love Paris. There were nine homebreds in the Hambletonian and Oaks combined. harness racing tracks and fairs, as well as track statistics, economic indicators and race programs. She has since bought into several more. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. Sold for $705,000. While every effort has been made to provide accurate information, the USTA is not responsible for errors or omissions. The broodmare band now numbers 100 active mares. It’s only happened 99 times in harness history, accomplished by 72 distinct horses. Nowhere was that better. You can download the most recent. Nasty falls and horrific injuries have plagued Hill’s career, but she’s kept finding a way through to a remarkable 2,267 career wins at a fantastic strike rate of 21 per. Doug McNair told us after the ninth race, the Roses Are Red final this past Saturday (June 17) at Woodbine Mohawk Park, that he went from lying on the track in the eighth race with Wheels On Fire that did not finish to just 20 minutes later talking about the fastest female mile in Canadian history, 1:47. “Brandon Bates came flying off the rail,” he said. S. TheStable. . The Dover. Historically, October has not been a typical month for The Big M to race. When Woodbine Entertainment announced plans to end HPItv in 2017, customers spoke out, leading the company to keep it as a viewing option. m. Last summer, Jones spent a few weeks in New Jersey with young horses and raced at The Meadowlands. Harness Racing Update is a website that covers the sport of harness racing in North America, with news, results, and analysis. Harness Racing Alumni Show ALICE 9 7 23. Magnificent Storm was declared the winner Friday night after a heated 30-minute hearing with the stewards. Foal spotlight: Cantab Hall sister at Brickhouse. by Debbie Little. Hawthorne Race Course opened on May 20, 1891, making it the fifth oldest thoroughbred track in North America, but it wasn’t until April 14, 1970 that the sulkies made their first appearance, making it the sixth harness track operating in the Chicago metropolitan area. The accident and its after effects are quite serious. Each night, Vitale and Re will prepare a video summary of each sale session that will be available for viewing first thing each. And the 38-year-old Hill, a seven-time champion South Australian driver, was “rebuilt” again earlier this week. Courtesy Ken Middleton Jr Ken Middleton Jr has been the track announcer at Woodbine Mohawk Park since 2006. But McDuffee isn’t putting the proverbial cart before the horse. The charts cover all sires with at least 10 foals of 2021, with statistics as of July 5, 2023 at noon. harness racing tracks and fairs, as well as track statistics, economic indicators and race programs. Last time Harness Racing Update checked in with Dan Daley, Democratic Representative for District 97, it was a little too soon to disclose much about future House Bill 1269, “a bill to be entitled ‘An act relating to pari-mutuel wagering. by David Mattia – 5 Posts. Luke van Belkom Blowe is joined on the Mohawk broadcast team by John Rallis (left) and Hall of Famer Randy Waples. It was his first charted line since the Borgata scratch. May 14, 1979: The world welcomes a son of Most Happy Fella to the world. In this issue, you will find stories on the Breeders Crown, the Hambletonian Society, the Ontario Sires Stakes and more. 19-Dec. All American brings to Harrisburg a 29-yearling consignment that is evenly balanced between pacers (16) and trotters (13). S. 3027. “I knew, economically, it was a mistake because we were six. After him comes Ohioan Dancin Yankee (56 per cent), Minnesota’s Karpathian Kid (55 per cent), and. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. Virtual sports could turn into slot machines on steroids. Before anybody jumps on me, I’m fully aware of the catastrophic dangers of “doping” a defenseless horse. Prominent harness racing trainer and thoroughbred owner Nick Surick was sentenced Thursday (Jan. That is still pretty much the case. The coding problem allowed for wagers to be sent at the base rate, rather than the total cost of the ticket. Zubrod, the farm’s manager, and Cheverie, Brittany’s office manager, will retire after the 2025 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale. 3f; $1,512,122). “But then I went down to $5 and I was doing okay. 19) $125,000 Prix de Bretagne at Vincennes in Paris. “That mare cost me a lot of money,” Takter said. Soon, he became a fixture driving in the pony racing circuit in the northern part of his home state. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. The following year, he launched his training career, a season that yielded 30 wins and $213,349 in the race bike along with 28 triumphs and $197,168 in conditioner earnings. 20 November 2023. Between three separate cards of eliminations this week which began on Thursday (Oct. Rollins, a bachelor, had recently passed away in the hinterlands of West Virginia. Adventures In Harness Racing. The harness world was recently shocked to hear of a training accident involving long-time Woodbine Mohawk Park announcer Ken Middleton, Jr. Welcome to Harness Racing Update, a harness racing publication that provides thorough and provocative coverage of the sport. Having drawn post 9 while rivals Bythemissal and Tattoo Artist have drawn posts 3 and 4 respectively, it truly has put. What isn’t certain is who the top reinsman at Scioto Downs may be, as the last five southern Ohio meets have been won by five. Hart is just 24, but already boasts almost 1,000 wins — 11 of those at Group 1 level — at a strike rate of better than. We stay on top of what is happening overseas. 9. Despite almost 40 years in the sulky, Chris Alford — the most successful driver in Down Under history — is still hungry to scale new heights. He was expected to qualify again Sept. Tellitlikeitis colt Hey Blinkin topped all yearlings sold Tuesday, bringing a final bid of $24,000. Even Dan Patch and O’Brien Horse of the Year Bulldog Hanover didn’t wire rivals in the Open Pace. By the way, the 1:57. The man from Jackson, MS, has a story to tell, one that he is eager to share with the world, but not quite yet. by Thomas HedlundThe first preparatory B-race before the Prix d’Amérique 2024, the $125,000 Prix de Bretagne, is scheduled at Vincennes racetrack on Sunday (Nov. Trot N. Jimmy Freight qualified last Friday (Sept. In August of 1990, I Ianded a job with Brett Pelling. Swan For All led all Indiana trotting sires for the sixth consecutive season and was tabbed as ISS Trotting Sire of the Year. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. Through horses like Betterzippit and now Swayzee, Boots has become a key part of the growing Grimson success story. If one were to ask Luc Blais for a one-word description of his love and association with harness racing, that word would be passion. Whistleblower Alice Allen returns as this week's guest on the Harness Racing Alumni Show. This year, he secured his spot in the 2024 Prix d’Amérique with a victory in Sunday’s (Nov. 19) and several top trotters chase a spot in the big race in January. He was represented by 43 starters in the Indiana Sires Stakes program, with offspring earning nearly $1. Farrington had superstars such as: Warm Breeze, Tender Loving Care and the gorgeous grey horse, Laag. The sequence features a trio of $100,000 invitationals, and here is how I see. “I grew up here as a kid in Elmira, ON, which is about 15 minutes from Grand River’s racetrack,” Rozema said. S. “I had done all the bookkeeping from the time that he started,” Lee said. Family and friends gathered in the clubhouse at Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino for the ceremonies. It is a task that would have been difficult under normal circumstances, but became much tougher following the post draw. Karl was sold for $135,000 at the 2022 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale to Christina and Nancy Takter, Barry Guariglia’s Black Horse Racing and Bender Sweden Inc. That was soon to change. USTA, Member Services, Racing, News and Horsemen. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. Walner Payton was an overlay in her Oaks elimination win last week and would be justified in taking further support now. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. by Melissa Keith. When most anybody involved in harness racing thinks of Ronnie Pierce, one would naturally think of one of the greatest drivers to ever sit behind a horse. With over $1. Only 13 pacers have multiple 1:50 ½-mile track scores. 19) and several top trotters chase a spot in the big race in January. She pulled off the 2-year-old trotting filly stakes sweep at The Meadowlands in 2019 with Senorita Rita and 2020 with Anoka Hanover. They teamed up with Betterzippit to win the. Cannibal, trained by Nancy Takter, will look to end his career on a winning note when he meets seven rivals in Wednesday’s (Nov. He was given the option to call tomorrow night as well, but his significant other, Ivy, put the kybosh on that since they’re getting married on Sunday. Tim Tetrick and Yannick Gingras both won their very first races in 1998. U. The participants: Jacqueline Coard (later Ingrassia), Judy Emerson, Farber, Sandra Fischer, Brandywine’s own Eileen Lock, defending champion June Weller, her mother Jayne Weller and Mildred Williams. Perfect 10 Tactics. David Miller drove for Ivan Sugg and the Peter Pan Stable. Upset winner of Prix de Bretagne qualifies for Prix d’Amérique. $310,000 Dan Patch Stakes at Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, trainer Jay Hochstetler hoped that his charge Ponda Warrior could just get a piece of the six-figure purse. Even that planning can go awry as mares can easily carry 3 to 4 weeks over due date. There is a huge opening for judicious inbreeding in the 2023 breeding season. 12 and Saturday, Sunday and Monday from Oct. Even that planning can go awry as mares can easily carry 3 to 4 weeks over due date. David Dunkley. ”. by Debbie Little. Jimmy Cruise. The Shepparton. Marie-Claude Auger was in the sulky that night, taking part in a special race for female drivers. The winner of almost $900k last year came back with a vengeance in his second leg of the series on Monday. 4 with Grace Hill. 5 million with 4,180 wins — entered The Meadowlands paddock in New Jersey for the first time. Amateur drivers will be professional philanthropists on Saturday night (Nov. The four rules that Haskell will be focused on, broken down to their most basic points, are: 1 — Courtesy Tucks. It’s a busy life balancing two careers, but Austin is fully prepared to handle the rigors of both. That video can be viewed here. Anthony MacDonald and his wife Amy now find themselves the stewards of a stable of 126 head. “I have cared for many, many horses,” she said. “Sold for $68,000. The Shepparton. Instead, Crossroads Holdings was transforming. One and done. Confederate, trained by Brett Pelling, will be seeking to be the first 3-year-old pacer to win this race. In Today’s HRU (2023-11-10) • Cotolo: Armitage Farm puts dollars down in busy Harrisburg Mixed Sale opening session. 30) in the Bluegrass! High of 80 degrees and nary a cloud in the sky, and the forecast for next week looks to be just as nice with highs climbing to the mid-80s. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update Lack of effort drives should draw much harsher penalties Fortunately, the infraction is rare in the sport, but when the violation does happen — as it did in February at The Meadows — a much stronger message must be sent. “He’s done it five times. 4 on Saturday at The Meadowlands to record the fastest mile in harness racing history (replay here). Most stud books close down late June to avoid the June foals. Not many people would have predicted then that in the final week at Red Mile in 2023, they could combine their lifetime earnings to top $490 million. 1 posts. 31 thoroughbred meeting. The training empire under his control now extends to between 100 and 120 horses. Lewis, 67, has just topped 5,850 career wins, which puts him behind only Victorian champion Chris Alford (7,734. In 68 starts, he went 15-13-9 accompanied by $47,821. The return of the Backstretch with Gordon column is a tradition similar to the swallows returning to Capistrano. Now, nearly one year after those words were shared on social media, they continue to resonate with the 31-year-old Swedish-born Wahlberg. Forty harness racing stallion breedings, including Confederate, Captaintreacherous, Tactical Landing, Tall Dark Stranger, Gimpanzee, Bettor's Wish, Crazy Wow and. • His record going into. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. In some instances, it was just tagging along after her dad the triple hall of famer Jimmy Takter or her mom, Christina. This past month has seen the return to the track of two stallions, both prominent former racehorses. by Brett Sturman. S. In harness racing, Bret Hanover was born on May 19, 56 days after Sam McKee. Alagna’s mom, Donna Lee, had been struggling In Illinois’ faltering harness racing industry until she decided to make a break and join her son’s team. HRU’s Broadcast Division is proud to announce its 2023 Twos in Training video series continued this week with Jaimi MacDonald interviewing trainer Shawn Steacy in Ontario. Some chose to think nationally or globally, some chose to think more regionally. TheStable. Oh, and the price of gas in Lexington is around $3. Our Mohawk Miles section returned last week. 30. In the first three starts of his sophomore campaign, Ponda Jet has shown himself to be a much different trotter than the freshman that lined up behind the gate in 2022. At these sessions and from his perch in California, David Siegel has long been vocal in his criticism of the USTA’s opposition to this legislation. The mixed session saw 605 horses and stallion shares sold for $27,972,000, averaging $46,235. With nine months of the harness racing calendar complete, Trot Insider provides an update on the national leaderboard for drivers and trainers at the three-quarter mark of 2023. HRU covers the races, the sales and the industry and delivers commentary from some of the sport’s most astute voices. No Control sold for just $9,000 as a yearling at the 2021 Harrisburg sale and has made just five lifetime starts, all at Mohawk for Jones and Micallef. Amateurs aiding aftercare, plus double the Ottens this weekend at The Meadowlands. H2W horses through the. Our psychological dispositions guide our reactions to losing, and those tendencies are deep-rooted, complex, and rarely change. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. After winning his first qualifier there on Dec. Meadowlands’ TV talent Dave Brower and Dave Little read comments from Insideharness. Blanchard grew up on Prince. “They know ‘the race’ is the following week,” Sorella told HRU Wednesday (Sept. Find the latest entries and results for U. $3,692,094. and Yannick Gingras after winning the 2019 Armbro Flight at Woodbine Mohawk Park. Ponda Jet flying high thanks to maturity, equipment changes. S. by Murray Brown. Harness Racing’ aims for third Inter Dominion in December • Nosrac: Difficult to understand and dangerous • Superstar Females: Irene Petersson takes care of her horses like they were her kids • Delaware. ”. 2) at Woodbine Mohawk Park, Borth won the first race of the star-studded card in a 5-1 upset with Emmetts. O’Donnell earned nearly $100 million, won virtually all of the sport’s biggest stakes many times over and became the first driver to post a $10 million year. 2. 20 and 21. ”. Last year’s average of $49,109 was second best in SHSC yearling sale history. Located in Embro, ON, Twinbrook Farm is home to nearly 100 horses running on 130 acres of land. On a ½ -mile, PET ROCK (2013) is the fastest at 1:48. Generally speaking, that horse is racing for more money, but it costs a whole lot more to keep it in action. S. It allows trainers to enter. Jimmy Cruise. “Each and every one became “my surrogate child,” whether it was a male, female, trotter or pacer. The trotting classic was the latest edition of Harness Racing Update, a news site that covers the sport of harness racing in the US and Canada. In Today’s HRU (2023-04-28) Little: General Prewitt returns to The Big M’s Fox Sports lineup. Wednesday night, Bontrager was not sure if he would find daylight late to add a second divisional score. The racing year will begin with harness racing from Jan. “Having them on my side gives me inspiration every day. See how Harness Racing Update’s media bias impacts the breaking news stories of today. Her territory covers Northfield Park and some of the numerous fair tracks that have harness racing in the Buckeye State. 3 — Coming off the rail just out of the far turn to let horses go up the inside. Friday, Jan. Harness Racing UpdateHarrisburg, PA — Kimberly Rinker and Bob Heyden were named winners of the 2022 John Hervey Awards for excellence in harness racing journalism while Mark Hall and Walter Wlodarczyk were named. “When. Benoit Robin’s Hussard du Landret (Bird Parker) qualified for the 2023 Prix d’Amérique (PdA) when he was second to Hooker Berry in last year’s Prix du Bourbonnais in December. Brandywine played host to the second-annual Lady Drivers Championship, circa 1972, with five ladies from year one and three newcomers. by Melissa Keith. Trained by Jay Cross, the pacer. Beginning Friday (July 14), Hollywood Casino at The Meadows will offer a multi-leg Pick-4 wager that combines legs from its track along with its sister thoroughbred track, Hollywood Casino. He last drove in 2017 and it appears that around that time he accepted a job as an assistant to Allard. For 2023, the top 10 older pacers by record category is dominated by geldings, which hold seven of the 10 spots with 6-year-old Ruthless Hanover leading the way, with a mile of 1:46. 20). On Friday (Sept. Gray continued his education in the industry and at the same time, intensified his pursuit of a harness racing career. 4h. He was second-over from fourth early and cleared after the half en route to his Canadian, Breeders Crown,. Then it was a similar scenario, people with a small-to-medium sized stable, stocked with cheap. ”. Brandywine played host to the second-annual Lady Drivers Championship, circa 1972, with five ladies from year one and three newcomers. “Place needs an overhaul,” Bahouth said, “but like me, it ain’t getting one. Celebrating 20 years since Brian Sears arrived at The Meadowlands. updated Sat 11/18 20:11 PM. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. “My family are my biggest fans,” said the Delaware-based horseman. Perfect 10 Tactics. Last year’s Breeders Crown runner-up returned last week to win against older at The Meadowlands with a :25. Jay Cross and Joe Putnam, both longtime horsemen competing in and outside the Hoosier State, were inducted into the Indiana Horse Racing Association, Inc. Few seem enthused about upsetting the harness-racing applecart. While his winning effort Friday, required a gritty response in deep stretch, stablemate Blue Pacific surprised her connections with a dominating three-length victory to secure the $200,000 Kentuckiana Stallion. 2) at Woodbine Mohawk Park, Borth won the first race of the star-studded card in a 5-1 upset with Emmetts. Our goal is to be the standardbred. It’s our home sale, and it’s something we look forward to every year. 23-Dec. To get a better idea of the situation, Harness Racing Update reached out to HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus with a list of questions regarding HISA’s relationship with the harness racing. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update Second Standardbred sale session steady despite decline Through two days, the cumulative gross of $29. “I’ve lived in the city my whole life and I never knew that harness. by Debbie Little. Heather Wilder interviews Sarah Svanstedt in the 2023 debut of Twos in Training. In 2024, Hawthorne will race on Sunday and Monday from Jan. “But then I went down to $5 and I was doing okay. Advantages at both ends of the spectrum. For Tyler Borth, Canada’s leading 2023 driver by wins this year (303 as of Sept. According to the Ohio State Racing Commission’s annual report, wagering in the state, at least on live racing, has plunged from a high of $628. For as much hype as you can have for a Friday afternoon race, the first-time meeting between 2-year-old colt. Courtesy OHHA. The training empire under his control now extends to between 100 and 120 horses. “The best memory this year would be representing the U. May days: Cam Fella remembered. 6), prioritizing Mohawk this fall is a calculated risk, one that could build upon his reputation as current king of the “B” tracks. 28) features the 3-year-old and older divisions and just like on Friday, there is the expectation for a series of hotly-contested matchups. S. • Little: Should there be separate records for geldings? • Platz: Walkin On Sunshine ‘quite a ride’ for her connections. For Tyler Borth, Canada’s leading 2023 driver by wins this year (303 as of Sept. 16 November 2023. A Breeders Crown winner and 3-year-old standout in 2016, Racing Hill first returned in a qualifier in December, and the O’Brien award-winning 2-year-old from 2018 Stag Party made his pari-mutuel return last week. A video featuring trainer Sarah Svanstedt speaking to. It was about 15 years ago when one of Holt’s friends came to her with an offer, a short-term job opportunity to help with groom duties at a standardbred barn. Kevin Castel, with Grasso receiving a 50-month prison sentence and Allard getting a 27-month sentence. by Steve Wolf. by Thomas Hedlund. HRU’s Broadcast Division is proud to announce its 2023 Twos in Training video series continues with Heather Vitale interviewing trainer Noel Daley at Magical Acres in New Jersey. by Victoria Howard. 19) and several top trotters chase a spot in the big race in January. RACE 10, $500,000 HAMBLETONIAN OAKS. by Thomas Hedlund. The U. For sure it suddenly was a little dusty as the clock slipped past 10 p. On Friday (Nov. For purposes of my interest, it began with The Goshen Sale shortly after Labor Day at Mark Ford’s Training Center and will end two weeks hence at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show Arena with what has commonly been called The Harrisburg Sale. The New Zealand Trotting Cup brings Christchurch to a standstill. 3. Norman Dauplaise. Jessica Otten, marketing coordinator and TV host for The Meadowlands and Fox Sports, is excited for the opportunity to once again share the sport that she loves so much with a mostly thoroughbred-centric audience. Following Confederate’s win in the Kentucky Sires Stake Championship Series final for 3-year-old male pacers, breeder/owner Adam Bowden of Diamond Creek Farm announced that his homebred colt would not be back to race at 4. 16 hours ago · With a handful of stars taking on the older set in the year end FanDuel Championships (formerly known as the TVG), let’s take a look at some of the history of younger horses taking on their elders. Physically, he resembled Hoss Cartwright who he emulated down to the cowboy boots that he always wore. Data source: United Tote. Browse through every past edition of Harness Racing Update for free. There’s quite a bit to grumble about in harness racing, and many of us wish the status quo did not have its boot so firmly placed on this sports’ neck. “I went to $10 thinking people would think it was better. 1. by Ron Gurfein. Search by track, horse, driver or trainer, and view speed and class ratings, claims and trainer changes, and race replay links. This comes just a few months after they lost their daughter Melissa in February about a year younger than her older sister at 32. 1947 (the inaugural year of the HOY award) — Rodney was second to Victory Song in a close 166-161 vote, but would win it in 1948. However, there is an opt-in provision whereby state racing commissions can have additional. Tyler Jones is the son of horseman Dustin Jones. Download The MOST Recent EDITION OF Harness Racing Update. They need to be resilient. It’s all part of trying to maximize his own investment. Now that Nick Surick has been sentenced to 62 months in federal prison, something needs to be said out loud to the governing bodies and organizations that are supposed to govern and police. 60). That’s a wrap. So much pressure is put on 2-year-olds to show up now, a June foal would be at a distinct disadvantage. In six starts, he sports a 4-2-0 record with $95,375 in seasonal earnings. “It happened with the quietest horse in my stable, the horse you. AI will maximize virtual sports presentation and addictive behavior. Each strike told a story, of races and dreams, Of galloping hooves and triumphant screams. The tagline for Inside Harness is “Almost Straight From The Horse’s Mouth. Campbell has long advocated for the Jug to get to $1 million to drive entries and help sustain one of the world’s greatest harness racing traditions. “We raced for more money in the ’70s and ’80s [when there were four Chicago-area harness tracks] than we’ll be racing for at Hawthorne this fall and today it takes about three times as much to take care of a horse. Online Entry: With the USTA’s new, online entry program, harness racing becomes the first of the racing breeds in North America to have the capability to enter horses. Crafting horseshoes as only he can. 3s personal best that remains the 5-year-old pacer’s lifetime mark. He still holds the record for the fastest mile in harness racing history more than two decades after he drove Cambest to a 1:46. 4 million in purses on at Red Mile on Sunday it’s shaping up to be a great card of racing. Grimson has been a revelation in the Down Under training ranks, especially over the past two years, winning the past two Inter Dominions and a string of other major races. 11) at The Meadowlands as they will donate a total of $50,000 to five worthy charities. Sold for $25,000 to Nancy Takter. On Monday (Feb. has been around Harness Racing since he. Seth Fishman have been convicted by juries, and 22 others have. Every 2-year-old champion (Gaines Hanover, Sylvia Hanover, Special Way, and Ammo) overtook leaders in the 1,095-foot-long stretch. There is now a growing breeding and racing community within the country. ENTRIES AND RESULTS. District Judge P. Al Franken comes to mind. Unless in the hands of a conservative trainer/owner. “There’s nothing more that I like to do than promote from within,” said Big M chief operating. Fox Valley Gemini, the 8-year-old gelding pacer who is the only horse to. 8 million, down 9 per cent from 2022 ($70,050,000) and down 8 per cent from 2021 ($69,447,500). McKelvie said he didn’t know when Middleton would be back.