Northville, Michigan, October 16, 2025
News Summary
On a notable race day at Northville Downs, four track records were set or matched, showcasing outstanding performances from several horses and their drivers. Mother Mary impressed with a new record for four-year-old pacing mares, while Joyful Lady, Kings Sweetheart, Rankin, and Noble Dale also etched their names in the record books. Two Birds Onestone matched the second-fastest time ever recorded at the venue as part of an exhilarating evening. Driver David Lake had a remarkable showing with multiple wins as racing continues at Northville.
Northville, Michigan
On Tuesday, October 14, during the harness racing program at Northville Downs within the Barry Expo Center, an exciting race day unfolded as four track records were set or equaled. This event highlighted the prowess of several horses and their drivers, marking a historic day for the venue.
Mother Mary (Rockin Image – Pv Miracle Mary) stole the spotlight by establishing a new track record for a four-year-old pacing mare, finishing race eight with an impressive time of 1:54.1. Driver Brad Kramer positioned Mother Mary at the front after starting from the inside post, and she secured victory by a length and a quarter over Rock Ur Wings (D. Lake), the former track record holder. The race fractions for Mother Mary were recorded as 29, 57, 1:25.2, and 1:54.1. This win marks Mother Mary’s second consecutive victory.
In race five, Joyful Lady (A Rocknroll Dance – Lenore Karidian) captured the aged pacing mare race, finishing first in a new track record time of 1:56.0. Joyful Lady is owned by Michael Cogar and was both trained and driven by David Lake.
Race seven featured Kings Sweetheart (Big Chocolate – Red Queen’s Image), who matched her own track record set the previous week with a commanding win by five lengths in 2:00.4. David Lake, who drove Kings Sweetheart, showcased excellent skill in the race.
Further adding to the day’s excitement, Rankin (Enterprise – Luvyaformiles) competed in race nine, where he lowered his own previous track record from 1:58.4 to 1:57.2, establishing a new all-trot track record. Driven by Charles Taylor, Rankin won by six and a quarter lengths, outperforming Magical Journey (T. Goodell), who finished third, and Rose Run Vincent (D. Lake), who took second place. Rankin is bred, owned, and trained by Judy Roegner.
In race ten, Noble Dale (The Panderosa – Noble Trixie) clinched victory by a half-length in a time of 1:55.2, setting a new track record for a four-year-old pacing gelding. Noble Dale had previously set the record of 1:56.2 on September 10 and is owned and trained by Jocelyn Bates.
The highlight of the day was race eleven, where Two Birds Onestone (Black Daniels – She B Jeebeez), driven by Jennifer Main, recorded his fifth consecutive win in a time of 1:53.3. This performance stands as the second-fastest all-time at Northville Downs, just behind his own track record of 1:53.0. Following this race, Two Birds Onestone has secured 35 victories in 82 starts and accumulated lifetime earnings of $355,488.
Driver David Lake had a standout day, achieving a total of five driving wins and three training victories throughout the evening’s events. Racing at Northville Downs will continue on Wednesday, October 15, featuring a special first race post time of 12:30 PM ET. This event marks the conclusion of the inaugural 2025 racing season.
Frequently Asked Questions
What records were set at Northville Downs on October 14?
Four track records were set or equaled, including Mother Mary establishing a new track record for a four-year-old pacing mare with a time of 1:54.1, Joyful Lady setting a new record for aged pacing mares at 1:56.0, Kings Sweetheart matching her own track record at 2:00.4, and Rankin lowering his own trotting record to 1:57.2.
Who drove Mother Mary in her record-setting race?
Brad Kramer drove Mother Mary during the eighth race.
What was the time for Two Birds Onestone in his race?
Two Birds Onestone won his race in a time of 1:53.3, marking his fifth consecutive win.
What is the first race post time for the next event at Northville Downs?
The first race post time for the next event at Northville Downs is 12:30 PM ET on October 15.
Race Highlights Chart
| Horse Name | Race | Record Set | Time | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Mary | Race 8 | New Track Record for 4-Year-Old Pacing Mare | 1:54.1 | Brad Kramer |
| Joyful Lady | Race 5 | New Track Record for Aged Pacing Mare | 1:56.0 | David Lake |
| Kings Sweetheart | Race 7 | Matched Own Track Record | 2:00.4 | David Lake |
| Rankin | Race 9 | Lowered Own Trotting Record | 1:57.2 | Charles Taylor |
| Noble Dale | Race 10 | New Track Record for 4-Year-Old Pacing Gelding | 1:55.2 | Jocelyn Bates |
| Two Birds Onestone | Race 11 | Second-Fastest All-Time at Northville Downs | 1:53.3 | Jennifer Main |
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- Wikipedia: Northville, Michigan
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