Northville Downs, Hastings, Michigan, September 12, 2025
News Summary
Kody Massey showcased his driving skills at Northville Downs with a remarkable five wins in one day, bringing his season total to 25 victories. This outstanding performance placed him at the top of the driver standings, significantly ahead of his nearest competitor, David Lake, who secured three wins. Notable wins included establishing a new track record for three-year-old pacing fillies. The excitement continues as more races are scheduled for September 16 and 17.
Hastings, Michigan
Kody Massey dominated the harness racing scene at Northville Downs on September 10, 2025, achieving an impressive five driving wins in a single day. With these victories, he increased his season total to 25 wins, placing him firmly at the top of the harness racing driver standings, well ahead of his closest competitor, David Lake, who has amassed 12 wins during the meet.
Massey kicked off his successful day in race four, winning with Word to the Wise (Lost For Words – Platinum Spirit). Owned by Lases Racing and trained by Paul Cloer, Jr., the horse finished with a time of 1:58.4, winning by a narrow margin of just a head over Lake’s entry, Anne Bonney N (Net Ten Eom – Galleons Rewards).
Race Highlights
In race six, Massey secured his second win with Rosas Show G (Best In Show – Goddess’s Rosa), triumphing by a length and a half at a time of 2:01.3. Both the horse and the trainer, Paul Cloer, Jr., are proving to be formidable competitors at the track.
The third victory for Massey came in race seven aboard Royalty Girl (Odds On Equuleus – Odds On Volatility). This win was particularly notable as it established a new track record for three-year-old pacing fillies at Hastings with a time of 1:59.2. Following this, in race 11, Massey drove Meadowbrook Lady (Jk Endofanera – Lady Lakers) to his fourth win, finishing two and a quarter lengths ahead in time of 1:56.4, which equaled the existing track record for aged pacing mares—previously held by Avalon Freeze since August 27, 2025.
Wrapping up his outstanding day in race 12, Massey achieved a remarkable third consecutive win with Bet Mine (Betting Line – Pleasant Yet Bad). The horse had previously set the all-time track record for aged pacing horses at a time of 1:56, and this time was recorded at an impressive 1:56.1.
Standings and Earnings
So far this season, Kody Massey has reached a total of 1,826 driving wins and amassed $8,071,926 in career purse earnings, underscoring his strong performance in the harness racing community. His enthusiasm for the sport remains evident, as he maintains a positive outlook on his winning streak at Northville Downs.
Competitors and Records
On the same day, David Lake also demonstrated his prowess by achieving three wins, including equaling the aged trotting track record in race two with Rose Run Vincent at a pace of 1:59. Additionally, Lake’s Mr Pnut set a new track record for four-year-old pacing geldings with a time of 1:56, only to have it broken later in race nine by Lake himself with Noble Dale, finishing at 1:56.2.
Trainer Paul Cloer, Jr. shared the spotlight, adding two wins to his record and tying for the position of leading trainer with Lewayne Miller at Northville Downs.
Upcoming Events
The next harness racing events at Northville Downs are scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, and Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Races are set to commence at 1:00 PM on both days, promising more thrilling action on the track.
Key Features Summary
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | September 10, 2025 |
| Location | Northville Downs, Hastings, Michigan |
| Kody Massey’s Wins | 5 driving wins |
| Season Total Wins | 25 wins |
| Closest Competitor | David Lake – 12 wins |
| Notable Horses | Word to the Wise, Rosas Show G, Royalty Girl, Meadowbrook Lady, Bet Mine |
| Upcoming Dates | September 16 and 17, 2025 |
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Additional Resources
- Harnesslink: Northville Downs Kicks Off 2025 Racing Season
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- Google Scholar: Harness Racing
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Horse Racing
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