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8-4-25
At The Red Mile-
$15,000 KY Goldenrod Divisions
Blue Onyx (Tall Dark Stranger-Brooklyn Lilacs) 3YOCP p,1:50.3 Yannick Gingras sat the mile for trainer Tony Alagna charging to the lead first up at the ¼ and keeping a neck in front at the wire for owners Pryde & Alagna Stable, Brad Grant, Crawford Farms Racing and William Beattie. Just a tick off his career best record of 1:50.2f taken at Pocono in June, Blue Onyx shows $77,035 in earnings.
Anativenewyorker (Greenshoe-Ariana G) 3YOFT t,1:53.4 First win of 2025 and new career record for the Marcus Melander trainee. The sophomore filly was driven by Dexter Dunn and is owned by Marvin Katz LLC.
Brulee (Walner-Biscotti) 3YOCT t,1:54.4 Andy Miller on the lines for trainer Julie Miller in the colt’s 3rd win of 2025 and career best record for owners Patrick Hoopes, Daniel Plouffe, Jean Christophe Plouffe and Andy Miller Stable Inc.
Biscotti sells a Walner full-sister to Brulee at Harrisburg in November.
Karma (Tall Dark Stranger-Alexis Faith) 3YOFP p,1:50 Yannick Gingras guided for trainer Ron Burke. Owned by Thomas and Scott Dillon, Karma has two trips to the winner’s circle this season including a TSS division at The Meadows in June.
At Woodbine-
$50,760 Millard Farm Final
Greenarrow Hanover (Greenshoe-Gatka Hanover) 2YOGT t,1:55.4s 2nd win in 2025 and career best equaling time for trainer Shawn Steacy’s pupil with Bob McClure in the bike. Mark Steacy, David Reid and Bertrand Gilhespy Stable own the winner of $35,600 thus far this season.
At Pocono
TH Colby (Papi Rob Hanover-Fade) 3YOGP p,1:49.1f New lifetime mark. Simon Allard piloted for Burke Racing Stable LLC, Phillip Collura, Lawrence Karr and J&T Silva-Purnel & Libby. TH Colby has $120,634 on his lifetime card.
At Ocean Downs-
$29,850 Maryland Standardbred Racing Fund 3YOCGP
Snack Attack (Stay Hungry-Bridge To Tomorrow) 3YOGP p,1:54.1 Corey Callahan cruised to victory with the Joe Bongiorno trainee in his third win of the season for owners Philip Steinberg, Joe Sbrocco and JAF Racing LLC. $57,735 banked in ’25 with $94,697 lifetime.
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8-3-25
At Pocono
Stay Hungry freshmen dominate $68,783 PASS 2YOCGP
Ain’tplayinnice(Stay Hungry-Play Nice) 2YOGP p,1:51.3f Matt Kakaley guided to the pacer’s 2nd win of 2025 and career best record for trainer Brain Brown and co-owners Milton Leeman, William Calvert and Mark Kantrowitz. The freshman was 2nd on 7-26-25 at The Meadows in $69,982 PASS and has banked $56,186 to date.
Frantic Hanover (Stay Hungry-Francessa) 2YOCP p,1:51.4f 3 for 3 in ’25 for the freshman pacer who is trained by Ron Burke and driven by Ronnie Wrenn Jr. Previously a winner of $69,982 PASS at The Meadows on 7-26-25, in a career best record of 1:50.4f, and $30,000 All-Stars division at Pocono on 7-7-25, Frantic has earned $84,582 for owners Burke Racing Stable LLC, Brad Grant, Knox Services Inc. and Weaver Bruscemi LLC.
Hanover Sired freshmen take all divisions of The Stallion Series-
Ringin The Captain (Captaintreacherous-Bettorputaringonit) 2YOCP p,1:53.4f Ridge Warren guided for Aaron Lambert and owner Anthony Licastro in a lifetime best record for the freshman pacer. 2nd win in 2025.
Another C Note (Captaintreacherous-Kate Can’t Wait) 2YOCP p,1:54.4f Ronnie Wrenn Jr. cruised to the colt’s 2nd win in the series for trainer Ron Burke by 2-1/2 lengths. Burke Racing Stable LLC, Weaver Bruscemi LLC, Let It Ride Stables Inc. and Scott Dillon hold the papers.
Southwind Spencer (Tall Dark Stranger-Sansovina Hanover) 2YOCP p,1:54.4f Maiden win. Mike Wilder wielded the win for Doug Snyder and owner Geraldine Poerio, taking the lead after leaving from post 8 and never looking back.
Really Bright (Tall Dark Stranger-Economy Terror) 2YOGP p, 1:54.1f Tyler Buter was in the bike for Hunter Oakes and owners Howard Taylor and Chuck Pompey. 2nd win and equaling fastest record in 2025
Also at Pocono-
Papi Knows (Papi Rob Hanover-Strong Opinion) 2YOFP p,1:55f Maiden win with Ronnie Wren on the lines for Todd Schadel and Let It Ride Stables Inc.
At Philadelphia-
Margin Hanover (Captaintreacherous-Musicale Hanover) 2YOCP p,1:55.2f Maiden win. Branden Givens drove for Jamie Sullivan and owner Frank Chick.
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8-2-25
At The Meadowlands
$227,350 Cane Pace
Captain Optimistic (Captaintreacherous-Cinamony) 3YOCP p,1:48.1m Dexter Dunn drove the sophomore to a new career mark for Nancy Takter, 3 Brothers Stable, Marvin Katz and Caviart Farms. Locked in 2nd to the ½ mile marker, then shuffled 4th, Dunn struggled to find a break in traffic but when he did Captain Optimistic answered the call and launched to the wire first with a 26.4 final panel. 3rd win of the season and 10th overall for Captain Optimistic who has amassed $244,898 in ‘25 and $699,728 Lifetime.
$131,650 Sam McKee Memorial Divisions
Captain Luke (Captaintreacherous-Bodacious Hanover) 4YOHP p1:47.3m Dexter Dunn piloted the Andrew Harris trained veteran pacer to his 2nd win of 2025 and career fastest start for William Pollock, Bruce Areman and Harris. A winner of Graduate division at Woodbine in May (1:49.2s) and 2nd in the $230,000 Graduate Final at The Meadowlands banking $163,919 for 25 and $839,388 Lifetime.
Ken Hanover (Captaintreacherous-KJ’s Justine) 5YOHP p,1:49m David Miller drove the victory for trainer/owner Roland Mallar and co-owners Patrick Leavitt, William Jordan and Dennis Osterholt. Ken Hanover kicked in a 25.4 blazing final quarter to take his 6th win of ’25 with $239,671 to his credit this season and $933,075 Lifetime. Previously taking a career best mark of 1:47.4m in the Dave Brower Memorial at The Meadowlands on 6-28-25 and the $200,000 Battle of Lake Erie at Northfield (1:48.3h) on 6-7-25.
Captaintreacherous three-year-olds have earned $2,418,666 as of 8-3-25 ranking him 2nd among Leading Money Winning Sophomore Pacers in 2025.
$139,000 Lady Liberty
Sylvia Hanover (Always B Miki-Shyaway) 5YOMP Tim Tetrick triumphed with the Mark Steacy trained Open mare scoring her 4th win of ‘25 and second straight over rival Twin B Joe Fresh. Hudson Standardbred Stb. Inc. owns the talented mare who has won $275,379 this year with $2,079,354 Lifetime. Sylvia also claimed the $100,000 Clara Barton (1:47.2) on 7-20-25 and $116,500 Perfect Sting (1:48.2m) at the Meadowlands on 6-28-25, with 2nd place finishes in the $142,000 Dorothy Haughton at the Meadowlands on 7-12-25 and the $212,380 Roses Are Red at Woodbine on 6-14-25.
Shyaway sells a full-sister to Sylvia Hanover at Harrisburg this fall.
In the $1,000,000 Hambletonian Hanover Bred Super Chapter (Chapter Seven-Lifetime Pursuit) finished 2nd and Maryland (Chapter Seven-Crucial) was 3rd.
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8-1-25
At The Meadowlands
$25,000 Kindergarten Series Divisions
Amira Hanover (Papi Rob Hanover-Ameraway) 2YOFP p,1:52.2 trainer Joe Bongioro sat the mile guiding the freshman filly to her maiden victory for Let It Ride Stables Inc., Patrick O’Brien, Joe Sbrocco and In The Gym Partners. Captaintreacherous sired On Heir and Fabulous Hanover (Fit To Frame) were 2nd and 3rd.
Ameraway sells a Stay Hungry yearling colt at Harrisburg.
JK Fierce Lady (Captaintreacherous-JK First Lady) 2YOFP p,1:53 Dexter Dunn drove the pocket trip for Nancy Takter and 3 Brothers Stable, routing a 26.4 final fraction to take the freshman’s 2nd win of ’25 by a head.
Signal Caller (Captaintreacherous-Square Dancer) 2YOCP p,1:52.1 Andrew McCarthy motored from 4th in the stretch to take the wire for Noel Daley, Patricia Stable, Kovach Stables LLC, Sjoblom Racing Inc. and L.A. Express Stable LLC. Papi Rob Hanover sired Callmebigpapi was 2nd.
Denarius (International Moni-Treviso) 2YOFT t,1:55.2 Dexter Dunn drove for Domenico Cecere and owners Moni Market Breeders.
Mr Penner (Captain Corey-Wet My Whistle) 2YOGT t,1:54.2 Ake Svanstedt trains, drives and co-owns with Knutsson Trotting Inc. and Little E LLC. Mr Penner was 2nd the week prior in $39,725 PASS division at The Meadows and 2nd in his Kindergarten division on 7-4-25 banking $28,681 to date.
At Woodbine-
Millie May Hanover (Bettor’s Delight-Mayhem Seelster) 3YOFP p,1:51s Doug McNair guided the Andrew Harris trained and co-owned sophomore to her 3rd trip to the winner’s circle this year with $65,727 banked in ’25 and $178,338 Lifetime. Bruce Areman and William Pollock share ownership with Harris.
Mayhem Seelster sells a Perfect Sting yearling filly this fall at Harrisburg.
$14,600 Dream Maker
Dad (Papi Rob Hanover-Paula’s Best) 2YOCP p,1:52.1s Louis Roy held the lines for trainer Dr. Ian Moore and owners Wilma and James Mackenzie. Dad was 5th at the ¾ finishing strong with a 27 flat final panel to take the wire by 1-1/4 lengths. It was the freshman’s 2nd win this season with $26,643 on his card thus far.
At The Meadows-
Gronk Hanover (Papi Rob Hanover-Good Will Hanover) 3YOGP p,1:56.3f Shawn Johnston was in the bike for trainer Kevin Johnson and owners Paul & Debra Britcher in the gelding’s maiden win.
Good Will Hanover sells a Cattlewash yearling colt on-line Sept. 19th.
At Philadelphia-
Yvette Hanover (Tall Dark Stranger-Youaremycandygirl) 2YOFP p,1:56.1f Jonathan Ahle held the lines and scored by 2-3/4 lengths over All Rumors (Papi Rob Hanover-Major Occasion A). Noel Daley trains for Let It Ride Stables Inc.
Youaremycandygirl offers a Bulldog Hanover colt at Harrisburg this November.
Gonebutnotforgottn (Captaintreacherous-Book Babe) 2YOFP Maiden win for the Anette Lorentzon trained and owned freshman with Mark Herschberger sitting the mile.
Tall Dark Tequila (Captaintreacherous-Tequila Monday) 2YOFP p,1:55f Tyler Buter piloted the second career victory for the freshman filly. Trained by Hunter Oakes and owned by Flying A Racing Stable and Chuck Pompey, Tall Dark Tequila has earned $19,600 with 4 starts 2-1-1 thus far.
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7-29-25 & 7-30-25
At The Red Mile-
$30,000 KY Commonwealth Series
Rani Hanover (Walner-Ramona Hill) 2YOFT t,1:55.2m Maiden win for the Tony Alagna trained trotter in her first pari-mutuel start. Jason Bartlett sat 3rd from post 3 through the half, giving chase from 4th at the ¾ marker and leading into the stretch drive with a 27 final quarter a neck a head at the wire for owner Kenneth Jacobs.
Need You Now (Captaintreacherous-Dream Outloud) 2YOFP p,1:52m Patrick Ryder took the lines on the Chris Ryder trainee for Dr. Fred Kruszeinicki in the freshman pacer’s 2nd straight win. Previously a winner of $20,000 TSS division at Pocono, the filly cruised 2nd to the ½ mile marker, shuffled to 4th by the ¾ then kicked in a 26.4 LQ for the win by ¾ lengths.
$10,000 KY Wildcat Series
Instafamous (Tall Dark Stranger-Attention Hanover) 2YOFP p,1:55m Maiden win for the Ervin Miller pupil with Altee Bender in the bike. Ervin Miller Stable Inc., Douglas Overhiser and Greg Gillis hold the papers.
At Ocean Downs-
$50,000 Maryland Standardbred Race Fund 2YOFT
Show Pony (Captain Corey-Upside Blue Chip) 2YOFT t,2:00.4h Maiden win for trainer/owner Richard Hans’ pupil by 10-1/4 lengths! Russell Foster was in the bike.
$29,900 Maryland Standardbred Race Fund 2YOFP
Midnight Party (Tall Dark Stranger-My Lady Day) 2YOFP p,1:58.4h 2nd win for trainer/driver/owner Ray Schnittker, Yankeeland Partners LLP and Steve Jones. Midnight Party was also a winner of the Landmark Stakes at Goshen and sports $20,195 to date.
Make It Right (Papi Rob Hanover-Make Mine Mocha) 2YOFP p,2,1:56.4h Maiden wire-to- wire win by 2-1/2 lengths. Allan Davis drove for trainer Jim King Jr. and owners Gary McCandles, Jo Ann Looney-King and Larry Rathbone. $21,716 on her card thus far.
At Pocono-
Inflation Proof (Tall Dark Stranger-Economy Terror) 3YOGP p,1:51.3f Hunter Oakes trains for Howard Taylor and Chuck Pompey, and Tyler Buter drove the pacer to his first win of 2025 and new career best. Inflation Proof shows $121,746 in career earnings.
Cash Out Express (International Moni-Maliziosa Lindy) 2YOFT t,1:57.1f Maiden win by 3-1/4 lengths! George Ducharme trains and co-owns with James De Armond, Jim Winske, and Salvatore Vullo. Ridge Warren piloted the mile charging first over 4th to the ½, taking the top by the ¾ and opening up daylight on the field.
Shoestrings (Greenshoe-Tricky Sister) 2YOFT t,1:57.2f 2nd win of 2025 for trainer/owner Doug Ackerman. Jim Marohn Jr. held the lines and made quick work to claim the engine winning by 1-3/4 lengths. Previously a winner of the $30,000 All-Stars at Pocono, Shoestrings shows $30.076 to date in winnings.
At The Meadows-
Hanover Bred Skyline Hot Toes (Greenshoe-Questichap) 3YOFT t,1:57.4f New career mark and 2nd win of 2025 for the Dan Altmeyer trained trotter. Mike Wilder was the engine on the outer flow 3rd past the ¾, making the top into the stretch and clearing the finish by a neck for owners Diamond Club Racing, Mark Capone, Anthony Capone Jr. and David Willis.
At Yonkers-
Lochlan Hanover (Captaintreacherous-Lady Dale) 3YOGP p,1:53.1h First win of 2025 and new career record. Tyler Buter wielded the win for trainer Travis Alexander. Alexander, Big Red Zoooming Bye LLC, Island Sun Stable and Carmen Iannacone, own the winner of $60,950.
At Woodbine-
Super Puncher (Tall Dark Stranger-Inverse Hanover) 3YOGP p,1:53.3s 3rd win of 2025 and new career best for trainer/driver Patrick Hudon and owners Tomei Mechanical Cont LTD., Nelson Craig and Williams Cripps.
Plankton Hanover (Bettor’s Delight-Palm Beach) 2YOCP p,1:54s Maiden win with James MacDonald in the sulky and Anthony Beaton training and co-owning with David Mercer and Mac Nichol.
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