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Thursday 7-25-24
At Yonkers
$73,100 NYSS Division
Hanover Bred Super Chapter (Chapter Seven-Lifetime Pursuit) 2YOTC t,1:57.1h Dexter Dunn went wire to wire with the Marcus Melander mentee for owners Jeffrey Snyder and Arthur Pronti. It was Super Chapter’s second straight NYSS victory, previously a winner in 1:54.2s, at Vernon on 7-4-24 with $86,630 banked thus far his freshman season.
Lifetime Pursuit foaled a Walner colt in 2024 and is back in foal to Chapter Seven for 2025.
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At The Meadows
Dogrescuer Hanover (Bar Hopping-Dazzling Dollars) 3YOTF t,1:57.3f New LTD Record! Mike Wilder in the sulky for Dan Altmeyer Stables left from post 8 taking the long mile with a break at the ¾ but rallied for the win by 1-1/2 lengths at the wire. Diamond Club Racing, Cedar Point Beach Racing, David Willis and Roger Huston share ownership.
Boom Chica Boom (Greenshoe-Chica) 2YOTF t,1:58.2f Hunter Myers on the lines for trainer Vernon Beachy and owner Ryan Smith cleared the top past the ¾ and opened up by 3-1/2 lengths at the wire in the freshman performer’s maiden victory. Previously finishing second twice at The Meadows, including a Popup division, Boom Chica Boom nears $10,000 in earnings.
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At Philadelphia
Pantofolaio (Bar Hopping-Mad Elf) 2YOTG t,1:58.4f Maiden win! Carter Dalgety guided the freshman trotter for trainer/co-owner Mark Harder, Dean Lockhart, Wayne Carleton and Jeff Ruch. Scudo Hanover (International Moni-Shared Past) closed for 2nd.
Hanover Shoe Farms will offer 18 yearlings by Bar Hopping at Harrisburg this fall.
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Tuesday 7-23-24
At The Red Mile
The Real Thing (Tall Dark Stranger-Love For Sail) 2YOPC p,1:53m Maiden win! David Miller routed the Andrew Harris trainee from post 4 to the first fraction in 28.3 by a nose in front, then yielded to cover from Delray Beach (Tall Dark Stranger-Idyllic Beach) to the half in 56.1. Making the power move to the ¾ first over, Miller launched The Real Thing to the wire with a 27.2 LQ winning by 1-1/2 length over Luminary (Captaintreacherous-Stairwaytothestars). Delray Beach captured 3rd. The Real Thing is owned by William Pollock, Bruce Areman and Andrew Harris.
Tall Dark Stranger ranks among the top ten 2YO Leading Money Winning Sires of 2024 with 57 starters and $297,352 banked thus far (as of 7-23-24).
$35,000 KYSS 4YO Mares
Hungry For Love (Stay Hungry-Lover Of Art) 4YOPM p,1:50.2m David Miller, from post 1, sat tucked in 3rd along the pylons to the ¾, dashed for the cash with a 25.1 final fraction with the Ron Burke trained mare. Thomas and Scott Dillon hold the papers on Hungry For Love who has 3 wins, 5 seconds and 2 thirds with $150,640 on her card in ’24 and $542,866 LTD.
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At Pocono
Royal Emeralds (Greenshoe-Define Royalty) 3YOTF t,1:55.4f Tyler Buter in the bike for trainer Megan Scran made a first up move, 2nd by the ¼ and gained the top to lead mid and final fractions, taking the win by 2-1/4 lengths. Second win of the year and a new career best mark for the Jeffrey Northcott and Richard MacPherson owned trotter.
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At Mohawk
Whenuwishuponastar (Leg 1) $14,600 US
Cant See Me (Captaintreacherous-Unseen) 2YOPF p,1:54s Maiden Win! Bob McLure was in the driver’s seat for Shawn Steacy and Hudson Standardbred Stables Inc. Sitting 3rd most of the mile then unleashing a 25.3 final fraction to take the win by 1-1/4 lengths over Au Jus Hanover (Stay Hungry-Always True). Charlotte Station (Captaintreacherous-Southwind Spring) was 3rd.
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Monday 7-22-24
At The Red Mile
Belle Meade (International Moni-Behold The Dream) 3YOTF t,1:55.3m Yannick Gingras guided from post 4, 4th and first up past the ¼ marker quickly taking the lead and second quarter in 28.4. Fending off challengers in the stretch with a 28.1 final fraction, the Nancy Takter trainee won by 2-1/4 lengths in her first victory of ’24 for owners Christina Takter, Nancy Takter and Carter Duer.
At Pocono
The Fix Is In (International Moni-Dew It Justice) 2YOTG t,1:58f Charlie Norris left from post 5, 2nd first up to the first quarter marker then set off the rest of the timers finishing 1-3/4 lengths ahead of Asher Hanover (Greenshoe-Aunt Mel). Carrie Norris and Max Hempt own the freshman trotter who shows 1 win, 1 second (All-Stars) and 2 thirds to date in 4 starts. Greenshoe sired London Town was 3rd.
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Sunday 7-21-24
At Plainridge-
$100,000 Clara Barton
Sylvia Hanover (Always B Miki-Shyaway) 4YOPM p,1:48.2 Tim Tetrick from post 3 took charge of the mile past the ½ in 53.3, opening up by 2 lengths 1:21.1 to the ¾, and came home in 27.1 with the Mark Steacy trained pacer for Hudson Bay Stb. Inc. It was Sylvia’s first trip to the winner’s circle this season after a 3rd in the $140,000 Dorothy Haughton, 2nd in the $112,500 Perfect Sting and 2nd in the $222,650 Roses Are Red Final. She sports $1,601,151 on her LTD card with $157,627 in ’24.
Her dam, Shyaway, recently inducted into the Living Hall Of Fame for broodmare production, foaled a full-sister to Sylvia Hanover this year and is back in foal to Always B Miki for 2025.
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At Pocono
$60,608 PASS Divisions
Papi Grad (Papi Rob Hanover -Betterthangraduate) 2YOPF p,1:51.1f Brett Miller from 4th at the ¼ marker took the top and left the field behind by 6-1/2 lengths with a 27.1 3rd panel and 27.3 final fraction. Steve Carter trains the talented pacing freshman who shows 3 wins in 3 starts including PASS division at The Meadows in 1:51.1f by 10-1/4 lengths and All-Stars at Pocono also in 1:51.1. $75,407 banked thus far in ’24 for Brent Hopper, Jay Mossbarger, TKO Racing Stable LLC and SCPStables&FriedlandRacing. Treacheryinthedark (Captaintreacherous ) was 2nd and Strange Summer (Tall Dark Stranger ) was 3rd.
Lily White Hanover (Captaintreacherous -Lillian Hanover) 2YOPF p,1:51.3f Now 2 for 2 and a new career best! Andrew Harris trains the freshman filly and co-owns with William Pollock and Bruce Areman. Todd McCarthy held the lines guiding 2nd to the ¼, 3rd to the half and then routing first up past the ¾ mile marker with a 27.3 LQ to take the win by 1-3/4 lengths over Always Ana Hanover (Always B Miki-Ana Hanover) and Beckoning Yankee (Tall Dark Stranger ). Lily White previously won her All Stars Division at Pocono on 7-14-24 in 1:53.2.
Lillian Hanover sells a full-sister to Lily White Hanover , Luisa Hanover , at Harrisburg this Nov.
Westwinds (Captaintreacherous -Muskoka Moonlight) 2YOPF p,1:52.2f Now 3 for 3 and a new record! Tim Tetrick triumphed with the Brian Brown pupil 3rd to the ¼ then large and in charge past the ½ setting off the rest of the timers and a 26.2 LQ put them in front by 1-3/4 lengths at the wire. Milton Leeman, Stambaugh Keith Stable, Joe Sbrocco and Wingfield Brothers LLC hold the papers on the talented freshman pacer. Sammy Jo Hanover (Captaintreacherous -Sammy’s Magic Girl) was 3rd.
The Stallion Series
Gigglingonthebeach (Papi Rob Hanover -Always Giggling) 2YOPF p,1:51.4 Maiden win! George Napolitano Jr. on the lines for Juan Cano and Hot Lead Farm. Stevie Hanover (Betting Line-She’s A Fan) placed and Perfidious Crown (Tall Dark Stranger ) took show.
Pilar Hanover (Papi Rob Hanover -Paula’s Best) 2YOPF p,1:52.4f LTD Record and second win! Tim Tetrick took the Jim King Jr. pupil wire to wire for Jo Ann Looney-King and Paton Racing Inc. Second TSS division win for the freshman who previously took a division at The Meadows in 1:55 by 2-3/4 lengths on 7-4-24. Fab Four Hanover (Papi Rob Hanover -Fit To Frame) was 3rd.
Paula’s Best sells a Papi Rob Hanover full-brother to Pilar Hanover , Punctual Hanover , at Harrisburg this fall.
Oh Ophelia (Captaintreacherous -Hey Lolly La) 2YOPF p,1:55.2f Maiden win! Dexter Dunn drove for Nifty Norman pulling from 6th with cover at the ¾ and passed 5 competitors in the stretch drive to take the wire first by a length. Kovach Stables LLC and Enzed Racing Stables Inc. own the quick pacer.
Hanover Bred Simply Perfect (Captaintreacherous -Stacia Hanover) 2YOPF p,1:54.4f Maiden win! Andrew McCarthy piloted for Tony Alagna pulling first up 3rd to the ½ and claiming the lead by 2-1/4 lengths at the finish line. Pryde Stables Inc., Steven Head, Michele Head and Caviart Farms hold the papers.
Stacia Hanover sells a Papi Rob Hanover yearling filly, Sunlight Hanover , at Harrisburg this Nov.
Captaintreacherous ranks 3rd in 2YO Pacing Earnings with $430,131 banked and Papi Rob Hanover ranks 4th with $404,678 (as of 7-22-24).
Also at Pocono
Lefties Righties (Greenshoe -Swizzle Sticks) 2YOTC t,1:57.4f 2 for 2 and New LTD record! Andrew McCarthy in the sulky for trainer/co-owner Chuck Sylvester, Charles Stansley, Lenavitt Investments LLC and John Licausi.
At The Red Mile
$50,000 Kentucky Proud Finals
Shoe Shine Willie (Greenshoe -Muscle Dolly) 2YOTG t,1:56.2 Geremy Bobbitt guided the Bill Cottongim trained and owned trotter to his 6th win of ’24 and a new career best mark. $69,830 on his freshman card thus far.
Greenshoe ranks 2nd among 2YO Trotting Sires with $614,593 earned thus far (as of 7-22-24).
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At Tioga Downs
Cowgirl Hanover (Huntsville-Code One Hanover) 2YOPF p,1:54.1h Now 4 for 4! Jason Bartlett, on the lines for Jared Bako and NY Seb Inc., routed 4th second over at the ½, following cover to the ¾, then taking the front in the stretch drive and finishing 1st by 3 lengths! Cowgirl Hanover boasts $170,250 in ’24 thus far with 4 NYSS division wins to her credit and a 1:53.3h record.
Code One Hanover sells a Papi Rob Hanover yearling colt, Calvin Hanover, at Harrisburg this fall.
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Sat. 7-20-24
At The Meadowlands-
$30,800 Thompkins Geers Divisions-
Elista exceeds win streak to Nine!
Elista Hanover (International Moni-Evermore) 2YOTF t, 1:53.1 David Miller sat 4th through early fractions with the Annie Stoebe freshman trotter, moving up 3rd first over past the ¾ mile marker, and pulled away by 5-3/4 lengths from her competition across the wire with a 26.3 LQ. R and Philomena Curry and Annie Stoebe own the talented trotter who has earned $191,358 this season winning 9 straight times including the Reynolds Stake in 1:52.3, 3 PASS divisions, All Stars, 2 Weiss divisions and final.
Evermore sells a gorgeously long-legged Greenshoe yearling filly, Elysa Hanover, at Harrisburg this fall and foaled a handsome International Moni colt this year.
Upallnight Hanover (Bar Hopping-Upfront OB’s Janet) 3YOTF t,1:53.1 New Career Best Mark! Dexter Dunn drove for trainer Ake Svanstedt, and owner Journey Horses Inc. It was the sophomore’s second win of ’24 having taken a PASS division at The Meadows 5-10-24 and most recently took a second at Pocono in 1:53f with $147,425 on her card lifetime.
In another T-G 3YOTF division Sambuca Hanover (Bar Hopping-Snow Angel Hanover) finished 2nd (1:52.3-27.2 final quarter).
Hanover Shoe Farms will offer 18 yearlings by Bar Hopping at Harrisburg in November.
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Also at the Meadowlands-
Captain Optimistic (Captaintreacherous-Cinamony) 2YOPC p,1:52 Yannick Gingras in the bike for trainer Nancy Takter, and owners 3 Brothers Stables, Marvin Katz and Caviart Farms. The freshman is 2 for 2 this season winning a Kindergarten Stakes on 7-5-24.
Hers Hungry (Stay Hungry-Injeanous Style) 4YOPM p,1:51.2 Scott Zeron piloted for trainer Travis Kolaczynski, and owners Jeff Dauplaise and Aimee Scheid.
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At The Meadows-
Adios Eliminations-
Captain Albano (Captaintreacherous-Angelou) 3YOPC p,1:49.2f New Lifetime Mark! Todd McCarthy on the lines for Noel Daley from post 5 cleared the lead before the ½ mile and pulled away by 3-1/4 lengths at the finish with a 26.3 final fraction. Owned by Patricia Stable, LA Express Stable LLC, Sjoblom Racing Inc. and Michael Dolan, Captain Albano has 3 wins, 1 second and a third with $132,235 earned thus far in ’24 and $577,915 LTD.
PASS “Albatross” Divisions-
TH Colby (Papi Rob Hanover-Fade) 2YOPC p,1:52.2f Ronnie Wren Jr. guided the Ron Burke pupil to the freshman’s second straight win. Leaving hard from post 6, first to the ¼ in 27.4, then yielding to a garden spot trip and 26.4 LQ to out-pace the competition by a half length over Tall Dark Stranger sired Inflation Proof who cut the rest of the mile. Papi Rob Hanover sired P A Piper was 3rd.
World Beater (Captaintreacherous-World Apart) 2YOPC p,1:53f Todd McCarthy teamed up with Tony Alagna cruising to a 2-1/4 length victory for the Willow Oak Ranch bred/owned freshman, the colt’s second straight win and career best effort. Papi’s Pistol (Papi Rob Hanover) was 2nd.
Stay Focused (Stay Hungry-Yoselin Seelster) 2YOPC p,1:53f First pari-mutuel win for the Ron Burke trainee. Ronnie Wren Jr. sat the mile 3rd into the stretch drive and stepped up with a 27.4 final quarter fraction to take the wire first by 1-1/2 lengths for owner/breeder Bradley Grant.
Hanover Bred War No More (Papi Rob Hanover-Stunning Lady) 2YOPC 1:54 Corey Callahan launched from post 5 to claim the first fraction, first up in 27 flat for trainer Jake Leamon, and owners Rick Berks and Steve Elliot. Maintaining a 1-1/2 length led to the half and ¾ marker, and pacing home strong to keep a neck ahead at the wire, War No More claimed his second straight win of ’24 in a career equaling record.
Stunning Lady sells a Bettor’s Delight yearling colt, Sir Handel Hanover , at Harrisburg this Nov.
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Wed. 7-17-24
At Philadelphia-
Greenshoe fillies romp in $79,399 PASS divisions
Princes Jackie (Greenshoe-Frisky Magic) 2YOTF t,1:56f Tim Tetrick triumphed with the D R Ackerman trained trotter from post three making their move 2 nd past the ¼ mile marker setting off the remaining timers 58.1, 1:26.3 with a 29.2 LQ. A perfect 3 wins in 3 starts for D R Ackerman, Princess Jackie has two PASS wins under her belt with $86,398 in ’24.
Goodgirl Bi It (Greenshoe-Princess Grif) 2YOTF t,1:55.4f Maiden win for Marcus Melander pupil, driven by Mattias Melander for Courant Inc. From post 6 claiming all fractions 28.1, 58.4, 1:27.3 with a 28.1 final quarter to take the winning photo by 3-1/4 lengths in front! Greenshoe sired Ms Prada was 2 nd and International Moni sired Payback Moni finished 3 rd .
Greenshoe ranks 2 nd in 2024 Two-Year-Old Earnings with $561,403 (as of 7-17-24).
The Stallion Series Trotting Fillies Divisions-
Demarara Hanover (Bar Hopping-Dab Hanover) 2YOTF t,1:58.2f David Miller on the lines for trainer Ron Burke set off 5 th past the first fraction, 4 th past the half, making his move and clearing the field first up 1:29 to the ¾ mile maker and controlling the field with a 29.2 LQ. Burke Racing Stable LLC, Knox Services Inc., Fac Racing LLC and J&T Silva-Purnel & Libby hold the papers.
Dab Hanover sells a yearling colt from the first crop of Captain Corey at Lexington in October- Dark Mouth Hanover. Make sure to check him out! Saints Preserve Us (Greenshoe-Firm To Stay) 2YOTF t,1:58.1f Tim Tetrick tucked in third with the Jim Campbell pupil saving ground and launching their assault in the stretch with a 28.3 final fraction to take the win by 1-1/2 lengths over Tiktok Hanover (Bar Hopping-Tangent) who sprinted hard from 4 th to get the place ticket.
French Riviera (Greenshoe-Creamy Mimi) 2YOTF t,1:58.1f Tyler Miller in the bike for trainer Julie Miller sat 3 rd early and dashed for the cash in the stretch drive to take the wire by 2-1/4 lengths over Bar Hopping sired R Cheers. Cloudy Bay Hanover (Bar Hopping-Chezatter) finished 3 rd . Marvin Katz owns French Riviera who claimed her maiden victory.
In other divisions of the TSS- International Moni sired Sweetest Zoey (Sweetest Zette) was 2nd in 1:59.4f and Tally The Tab (Cantab Cabela) was 2 nd in 1:58.
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Tues. 7-16-24
At Ocean Downs
The Bucky Gray Memorial
Deebo Hanover (Papi Rob Hanover-Darena Hanover) 2YOPC p,1:57.1h Montrell Teague guided for trainer Kevin Lare and owner Forrest Bartlett leading through the whole race. First parimutuel win for freshman Deebo took a econd-place finish in the series previously in 1:58.3. Fallon Hanover (Betting Line-Francessa) was 3rd .
Darena Hanover sells a full-brother to Deebo Hanover, Django Hanover, at Harrisburg this November!
Also at Ocean Downs-
Titanic Hanover (Captaintreacherous-Tessa Seelster) 3YOPG p,1:57h Rick Still trains and drove from post 6 taking the top and never looking back winning by 2 lengths for Midsize Construction Inc.
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Monday 7-15-24
At Pocono Downs-
Sainthood (International Moni-Truffles) 3YOTG t,1:54.4f New Lifetime Record for trainer Joe Pavia Jr. and Bay Pond Racing Stable. George Napolitano Jr. piloted the wire-to-wire win. Sainthood has been on the board 6 times this season 2 wins, 2 seconds and 2 thirds with $27,380 LTD.
Magic Melvin (International Moni-Dressedtothefenine) 3YOTG t,1:56.4f Ridge Warren wielded the win 3 rd first over at the ¼ quickstepping for the top by the ½ in 1:27 and leaving the competition in his dust by 8-1/2 lengths at the wire! Shane Trotton trains and Joshua Graber owns Magic Melvin who earned a new LTD record in his first win of ’24.
International Moni ranks in the top ten leading money winning sires of 2024 for Two, Three and All Ages Trotting Sires (as of 7-16-24).
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Sunday 7-14-24
At Pocono-
$30,000 PA All-Stars Divisions
Lily White Hanover (Captaintreacherous-Lillian Hanover) 2YOPF p,1:53.2f Maiden win! Jason Bartlett guided the Andrew Harris pupil from post 6 tucking in 4th through early going then followed cover 4th second over past the ¾ marker. A 28.1 final quarter put Lily White in front by a length for owners William Pollock, Bruce Areman and Andrew Harris. Hanover Bred Gingertree Brenasu (Stay Hungry-Rockingcam Park) was 2nd.
Lillian Hanover is also the dam of Meadowlands Pace winner Legendary Hanover and sells a full sister to Lily White Hanover, Luisa Hanover, at Harrisburg this fall.
Westwinds (Captaintreacherous-Muskoka Moonlight) 2YOPF p,1:52.4f Tim Tetrick triumphed with the Brian Brown trained freshman in her second straight win. From 4th at the ¾ Tetrick followed cover 4th second over and shifted gears with a 27.2 LQ winning by 1-1/4 lengths over likewise sired Daily Double Deo (Captaintreacherous-Double Jeopardy). Hanover Bred Lyons Anitasangel(Captaintreachous-Linda Lace Hanover) was 3rd. Stambaugh Leeman Stable, Joe Sbrocco, Alan Keith and Wingfield Brothers LLC own Westwinds, who previously was a winner of The Stallions Series Division at The Meadows in 1:55.1f on 7-4-24.
Papi Grad (Papi Rob Hanover-Betterthangraduate) 2YOPF p,1:51.1f Lifetime equaling record for the Steve Carter trained pacer who claimed a PASS division on 7-4-24 at The Meadows. Brett Miller motored to the ¾ marker first after sitting 4th through early fractions, then pulled away by 10-1/4 lengths from the field in a dominate display for owners Brent Hopper, Jay Mossbarger, TKO Racing Stable LLC and Scpstable&friedlandracing. Pilar Hanover (Papi Rob Hanover-Paula’s Best) was 2nd.
Also at Pocono- Pyrenees Hanover (American Ideal-Paris Hanover) 3YOPG p,1:51.3f Tyler Buter in the bike for trainer John Butenschoen took the lead from post 5 routing to the top with a 27.2 first fraction, and set off all timers to claim the wire first by 2 lengths in a new lifetime mark for the sophomore pacer. Crawford Farms Racing, James Crawford IV, Carl Austin Jr. and Rich Preziotti hold the papers on Pyrenees Hanover who has 2 wins and 3 thirds in ’24.
At Oak Grove
Karma (Tall Dark Stranger-Alexis Faith) 2YOPF p,1:52.1f Todd McCarthy tucked in 3rd patiently waiting opportunity in the stretch drive to win by 2-1/4 lengths with the Ron Burke trainee for Thomas and Scott Dillon. It was the freshman pacer’s maiden win.
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