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Wednesday 7-2-25
At The Meadows-
Captain Corey Freshman Fillies Capitalize wins in $40,384 PASS divisions
Ellie Hanover (Captain Corey-Expect A Lot) 2YOFT t,1:57.2f Ake Svanstedt left from post 4 sitting 2nd to a passing Cherry’s Girl past the ¼ mile marker in 29.3. Patient to the ¾ then giving a first over bid was 1st into the homestretch and took the maiden win by 1-3/4 lengths over Cherry’s Girl (Captain Corey-Cherry Lovin). Owned by S R F Stable, Brochart Stable Inc. and Ake Svanstedt Inc., Ellie took home $20,192 her first parimutuel start.
Expect A Lot sells a Greenshoe yearling filly at Harrisburg this fall.
Atlantic Summer (Captain Corey-Perfect Summer K) 2YOFT t,1:56f Ronnie Wrenn Jr. in the bike for Ron Burke hit the ¼ tele-timer first in passing gear 29.1, opening up by 2 lengths past the ½ in 59, and cruised to the ¾ in 1:27.4 then kicked in for the win with a 28.1 final fraction to claim victory by a length and a half. Owned by Burke Racing Stable LLC, James Simpson, Lawrence Karr and Weaver Bruscemi, Atlantic Summer took the fastest division of the Meadow Gladys.
Greenshoe sired Next Big Thing was 2nd and Shoestrings 3rd.
Hanover Bred Ginger Tree Lex (Bar Hopping-Perfect Chance) 2YOFT t,1:57.1f Ronnie Wrenn Jr. up for Sam Beegle gave chase from 5th at the ¾ with a 28.3 last quarter fraction to claim the win by a head over Hanover Bred Nuance (Greenshoe-Hillarmbro) and neck past Maya Patel Hanover (Captain Corey-My First Lady). Sam Beegle, Ginger Tree Ventures LLC, Knollview Stable 2 and Robert Reber Jr. hold stock in Ginger Tree Lex with $20,872 on her card.
Perfect Chance offers a Ready For Moni yearling filly this fall.
The PA Stallion Series
Faire Maid Hanover (Captain Corey-Fashion Defiant) 2YOFT t,1:59.2f Dexter Dunn sat a pocket trip 2nd throughout the mile and closed in for the win by a head over likewise sired Darling Corey (Captain Corey-Winnie The Who). Frank Chick and trainer Jamie Sullivan own the freshman filly.
Fashion Defiant has a Greenshoe yearling colt to sell at Harrisburg this Nov.
JL Serenity (Captain Corey-Cheesy Hanover) 2YOFT t,1:57.1f Wire-to-wire win for 518 Group LLC and Ryan Smith. Ronnie Wren Jr. piloted for trainer Vernon Beachy and cruised to a 3-3/4 length victory. It was the filly’s 2nd win of 2025 with $17,500 already on her card.
Greenshoe sired Misty Rose Hanover (Ms Spendalot) was 2nd.
No Drama Llama (Greenshoe-Imbossible) 2YOFT t,1:59.1f Dexter Dunn held the lines for Marcus Melander and Courant Inc. A 28.1 final fraction put the trotter 1-1/2 lengths ahead of Impeccable Hanover (Greenshoe-I’m On Cloud Nine) and Don’t Ask Again (Captain Corey-Can’t Have My Moni).
Bar Hopping sired Intisaar Mil t,1:57.4f gave 518 Group LLC, Ryan Smith and Gitup Racing a win photo with Ronnie Wrenn Jr. in the sulky and Vernon Beachy wearing trainer’s cap. It was 3-3/4 lengths back to Edinburgh Hanover (Greenshoe-Exotic Destination).
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Tuesday 7-1-25
At Oak Grove-
$40,000 Open
Railee Something (International Moni-Railee Priti) 5YOMT t,1:52f New Career Best Record! Joey Putnam piloted for trainer Roger Cullipher and owner/breeder Ronald Mersky in the veteran trotting mare’s 54th start and 26th lifetime win with $1,045,946 to date! It was her 6th win of the year and she did it wire-to-wire finishing 4-1/4 lengths the best.
Railee Something is International Moni richest performer and 3rd fastest performer. He currently ranks among the top 10 All Age Leading Money Winning Sires of 2025 with $1,860,655 and 11th among 3YO Trotters with $502,251thus far.
Hanvoer Shoe Farms will offer 20 yearlings by International Moni at sales this fall.
At Hoosier Park-
Impossible Bi (Greenshoe-Zarina Bi It) 2YOGT t,2:00.1s Marcus Miller drove the freshman trotter to his first lifetime start and win from 5th through the ¾ marker following cover third over and kicking in a 26.4 last quarter to win by 1-1/2 lengths! Ervin Miller trains and co-owns with Doulas Overhiser.
Greenshoe ranks 3rd among Leading Sires of Two and Three-Year-Olds in 2025 with $81,028 and $1,062,576 respectively (as of 7-2-25 USTA).
At Pocono-
Demarara Hanover (Bar Hopping-Dab Hanover) 3YOFT t,1:57f New Career Best Mark! Tyler Buter in the bike for Ron Burke with the sophomore’s first win of 2025 by 5 lengths for owners Burke Racing Stable LLC, Knox Services Inc., FAC Racing LLC and J&T Silva-Purnel & Libby.
From a limited crop of 76 foals in 2022, Bar Hopping, has a 68% starter rate for his three-year-olds in 2025 with $720,683 banked ranking him 6th overall among Three-Year-Old Leading Money Winning Sires. Hanover Shoe Farms will offer 3 individuals from Bar Hopping’s final crop of foals at Harrisburg this November.
Dab Hanover sells a Tactical Landing yearling filly at Harrisburg this fall.
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Monday 6-30-25
At Pocono
$30,000 PA All-Stars 2YOCGT
Mr Big Spender (Captain Corey-Reilly K) t,2,1:54.2f Matt Kakaley routed the fastest division and became a National Season’s Leader for 2YOC&G trotters! The Norm Parker trainee sat 4th through early fractions, pulling at the ¾ mile marker to dash for the cash with a 28 flat final panel, putting a nose in front at the wire. Bart and Todd Brice own the talented freshman trotter who was previously 3rd in a maiden at The Meadows on 6-20-25 and cleared $16,032 with his latest win. Oversear (by International Moni) was 2nd and Dublin Hanover (Captain Corey-Dab Hanover) finished 3rd.
Hanover Shoe Farms will offer 23 yearlings by Captain Corey this fall and a Tactical Landing yearling filly out of Dab Hanover.
Captain Jordan (Captain Corey-Jordan Blue Chip) t,2,1:56.3f Tim Tetrick triumphed with a perfect pocket trip sitting 2nd through the mile and kicking in a 28 flat final fraction to win by 1-1/2 lengths for Scott D’ Domenico and owners Joe Faraldo and Triple D Stables.
An Honest Buck (International Moni-Honorable Daughter) t, 1:57.3f Tim Tetrick scored the win for trainer Scott D’ Domenico and co-owners Joe Faraldo and Triple D Stables. 3rd first over at the quarter from post 7 and maintaining a length and ½ lead the remainder of the mile An Honest Buck earned $15,000 in his first start.
Neighver Punt (Bar Hopping-Twice Is Right) t,2,1:58.3f Maiden win for the Courant Inc. freshman trotter. Dexter Dunn was on the lines guiding 2nd to the ¼ then taking control of the mile and winning by 2-1/2 lengths for trainer Marcus Melander.
Hanover Shoe Farms will offer a Tactical Landing yearling colt from Twice Is Right on-line this Sept. in a unique opportunity for buyers. Don’t miss him!
Also at Pocono-
Durante Hanover (Walner-Dancing For Money) 3YOGT t,1:55.2f New career mark! Niko Kama maintained 4th position throughout the mile with the Noel Daley trainee then closed ground and claimed the wire first by a ¾ length margin for owners Kemppi Stables Oy Inc., Noel Daley, Michael Yardeni and PCW Racing LLC. It was Durante’s second straight win at Pocono with $55,174 banked lifetime.
Dancing For Money will offer an International Moni yearling colt on-line in September.
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Saturday 6-28-25
At The Meadowlands-
$116,500 Perfect Sting Mare Open
Sylvia Hanover (Always B Miki-Shyaway) 5YOMP p,1:48.2 Tim Tetrick triumphed with the Mark Steacy veteran pacing mare claiming the first ¼ in 26 flat then yielding to cover 3rd to the 53.4 half. Following cover 2nd over 4th to the ¾ marker in 1:21.3, Sylvia kicked in for the win with a 26.1 final panel to take the wire 2 lengths the best in her fastest finish this season for owner Hudson Standardbred Stb. Inc. A tip of the hat to the talented mare who has banked $123,244 in 2025 (4 starts-2-1-1) and $1,927,219 lifetime earnings.
Hanover Shoe Farms offers a full-sister to Sylvia Hanover at Harrisburg this Nov.
$86,500 Dave Brower Memorial division
Ken Hanover (Captaintreacherous- KJ’s Justine) 5YOHP p,1:47.4 David Miller held the lines on the Rolland Mallar trained pacer claiming all fractions first 26.1, 54.2, 1:21.4 with a 26 flat final quarter to keep a neck in front at the photo. Roland Mallar, Patrick Leavitt, William Jordan and Dennis Osterholt co-owner the fast performer who has amassed $868,356 lifetime with 5 straight victories in 2025 ($174,952) including the $200,000 Battle of Lake Erie on 6-7-25 in 1:48.3h.
KJ’s Justine is in foal to Downbytheseaside for 2026.
$34,825 Reynolds Stake for 3YOCGT
Go Dog Go (Greenshoe-Primary Target) 3YOCT t,1:52 New career best record! Todd McCarthy tucked into 6th from post 9 then followed outer flow traffic past the half, 5th to the ¾ then gearing up with a 26.3 last panel to take the wire first for trainer Carter Pinske and owners Wiesman Farms LLC and Al Libfeld. The sophomore is 2 for 2 in ‘25 with $43,678 thus far and $351,637 lifetime.
Hanover Shoe Farms will offer 27 yearlings by Greenshoe at sales this fall including a unique opportunity to purchase a few on-line in September.
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Friday 6-27-25
At Yonkers
$300,000 MGM Yonkers Trot (G2)
Super Chapter (Chapter Seven-Lifetime Pursuit) 3YOCT t,1:54.3h Dexter Dunn drove for Marcus Melander and owners Jeffrey Snyder and Arthur Pronti winning the first leg of the Trotting Triple Crown. Previously a winner of two starts at Vernon Downs this season ($59,100 NYSS on 5-26-25 in 1:53.3 by 4 lengths and $87,250 EBC 3YOCT in a career best of 1:50.4 on 6-13-25), Super Chapter has amassed $223,175 so far this year and boasts $744,436 lifetime.
Lifetime Pursuit sells a Walner yearling colt at Harrisburg in November. Check him out!
$60,000 New York New York (G3)
She’s A Shoe In (Greenshoe-Casaubon) 3YOFT t,1:56.4h Ray Schnittker trains, drives and co-owns with MA3 Racing Stable. Leaving from post 2, She’s A Shoe in took the ¼ pole first in 28.3. Giving through mid-fractions to be pocketed in 58.2 at the half and 1:27 past the ¾, the sophomore trotter closed in for the win with a 29.2 final panel taking the wire first by a length. She’s A Shoe In shows $241,273 lifetime earnings.
Sire Greenshoe hit the $1 million dollar mark in 2025 Three-Year-Old progeny earnings with $1,022,066 as of 6-27-25.
At Harrah’s Philadelphia
Two-year-old winners
Imagine Heaven (Papi Rob Hanover-Ok Heavenly) 2YOFP p,1:54.2f Maiden win by 2 lengths (27.2LQ) for trainer Hunter Oakes, driver Tyler Buter and owners Flying A Racing Stable, Lucky Strike and Charles Oakes.
Tall Dark Tequila (Tall Dark Stranger-Tequila Monday) 2YOFP p,1:56.1f Maiden win. Tyler Buter again in the bike for Hunter Oakes, Flying A Stable and Chuck Pompey.
Three-Year-Old
Act Classy (Captaintreacherous-Act Like A Diva) 3YOFP p,1:53.1 Second win of 2025 for trainer Chris Ryder and owner Strideline Racing with Patrick Ryder in the sulky.
Captaintreacherous currently ranks third in Three-Year-Old Pacing Stallion Earnings with $1,388,930. Papi Rob Hanover surpassed $1 million with $1,054,801 ranking him 5th and Tall Dark Stranger is in the top ten 8th with $928,313 (as of 6-27-25 USTA).
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Thursday 6-26-25
At Scioto Downs
$30,000 Victory Is Coming Trot Final
Pelican Hanover (Uncle Peter-Piney’s Schooner) 3YOFT t,1:53f 4th Victory of 2025 and lifetime best record! Brett Miller raced off the pace with the Miles Wollam pupil sitting 6th to the ¾ then unleashing a 27.1 final panel going three wide into the final turn and cruising across the wire first by ¾ length margin. Cool Cat Racing Inc. and Bob Troyer own the winner of $54,550 as of 6-26-25 with two legs of Buckeye Sires Stakes and Victory division in addition to the Victory Final.
At The Meadows
Thai Hanover (Stay Hungry-Tempest Blue Chip) 2YOGP p,1:52.3f Season’s Leader fastest two-year-old mile to date! Jeremy Indof piloted the wire-to-wire win for Mitchell & Erin York in the freshman’s first parimutuel win taking the wire by 3-1/2 lengths.
Tempest Blue Chip sells a Stay Hungry full-sister to Thai Hanover on-line this September don’t miss out!
$47,445 Currier & Ives 3YOCT
Aperol Hanover (Bar Hopping-Anonyme Hanover) 3YOGT t,1:54.3f New lifetime record! Brian Zendt routed a three wide bid at the ¾ pole from 5th to claim the wire by a nose for William Zendt, Gary Saul and Barbara McAllister in his 3rd win of 2025. The sophomore gelding has $59,880 to date bankrolled with $48,980 this season and 4 lifetime wins.
Anonyme Hanover offers an International Moni yearling colt at Harrisburg in November.
$25,970 Currier & Ives 3YOFT
Dearly Beloved (Greenshoe-Broadway Chuckles) 3YOFT t,3,1:53.2f 5th win of 2025 and career record time! Brian Zendt was on the lines for Jenny Melander and owner Steven McCoy pocketed 3rd through early fractions and coming home in 28.2 to cross the finish first by a half-length. Dearly Beloved has earned $51,365 lifetime ($48,985 in ’25) and shows wins in The Stallion Series and Weiss Consolation and division.
Greenshoe nears the million-dollar mark with his 2025 Three-year-old progeny earnings ($988,883 as of 6-26-25), behind only Chapter Seven and Walner in bankings.
Other winners-
Odds On Favorite (Captaintreacherous-Odds On Lassomyhry) 2YOCP p,1:54.2f Mike Wilder wielded the win for trainer Dan Altmeyer and owner/breeder Steven McCoy in the freshman’s first parimutuel start. Racing against 3Yos Odds On Favorite came from 4th second over, 3rd into the home stretch and cleared the finish by a head in front!
At Philadelphia-
Swig Hanover (Papi Rob Hanover-Stolly Up Bluechip) 2YOCP p,1:56.4f Maiden win against 3Yos Jonathan Ahle was in the bike for trainer Darran Cassar and owners Jessica & Cayla Cassar, Barry Charles, Robert Muscara and William Rochetti Jr. The freshman made an impressive debut from 6th at the ½ kicked in the afterburners to gain ground on the field first over 4th past the ¾ and was 2nd at the wire placed first for a pylon infraction by Cookie Air.
Stolly Up Bluechip will sell a Captaintreacherous yearling filly at Harrisburg this fall.
Tadbone (Cantab Hall-Won An Done) 3OFT t,1:54f New career best and 4th win of 2025 for the Trond Smedshammer trained and driven sophomore trotter. Purple Haze Stables LLC owns the talented trotter who is 7-4-3-0 thus far this season.
Won An Done offers a Captain Corey yearling filly at Harrisburg in November.
Watch Me Goo This (International Moni-Gooreatness) 3YOFT t,1:54.1f New lifetime mark by 4 lengths! Russell Foster held the lines, Megan Foster trains, and Russell Foster Racing LLC holds the papers on the winner.
Islandgirl Hanover (Captain Corey-Island Lily) 2YOFT t,1:57.4f Trond Smedshammer wears trainer hat and driver helmet for Purple Haze Stables LLC. First pari-mutuel win for the freshman filly, who is the first foal of her Chapter Seven dam, Island Lily t,4,1:54.3f $105,515, and sold for $120,000 at Harrisburg last year.
Island Lily sells a Greenshoe yearling colt at Harrisburg in November.
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