Nitro and Santanna Showdown

Badlands Nitro and Santanna Blue Chip are no strangers to each other. They have come up against each other previously, taking second and third positions in the North America Cup behind Somebeachsomewhere, on 14 June. Now that both horses have won their elimination races for the 2008 Art Rooney Pace Finals, on Saturday 28 June 2008, they will be in the eight horse field on the 5th of July. With these two horses being amongst the contenders for Saturday, it is set to be a harness racing event that will attract many fans and spectators.

Aqueduct Racecourse Makeover

The Aqueduct Racecourse in Queens, New York, is a part of the city’s history as it was officially opened in 1894. During 1959 the track was rebuilt, and over the years renovations and improvement had been made to advance the facilities, yet still there has been talk of shutting down. After years of offering the public quality live horse racing action and welcoming some of the best horses in the industry to the track, the thought of closure was traumatic to everyone involved.

Weekend Racing at Belmont

Belmont Park was again the venue of great upset and unexpected triumph on Saturday, 28 June 2008, as the Grade 1 Mother Goose Stakes and Grade 1 Suburban Handicap thrilled, excited and disappointed racing fans. With each spectator having their own favorite horse in the respective horse racing events, it seemed to be a weekend for the long shots and surprises. But, as many in the horse racing industry know, nothing is cast in stone, and in racing anything can happen.

Golden Victory for Mast Track

The Hollywood Gold Cup took place at Hollywood Park on Saturday, 28 June 2008. With Heatseeker being scratched on Friday, injured with a massively swollen ankle, many spectators turned their attention to Go Between to replace the race favorite. But as the field of nine horses stepped into the starting gates, it was felt that the Hollywood Gold Cup was anyone’s race. The contenders for the racing action included the following horses, in order of their gate positions: Mast Track, Perfect Drift, Tiago in number four (gate three left open due to Heatseekers scratching), Racketeer, Student Council, Go Between, McCann’s Mojave, Big Booster and Spice Route.

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