Yannick Gingras flew into Woodbine Mohawk Park for a pair of drives in the two $30,000 Goodtimes Eliminations – a Grade 2 event for trotting 3-year-olds – on Friday night (June 5) and found the winner’s circle with both, guiding 4-5 favorite Magic Punk and 4-1 third choice Neighver Punt to victories.
Category: Grand Circuit Results
Ayeaye Captain Deo, Monserrate convert in Graduate opener
The Graduate Series, for 4-year-olds, started Saturday night (May 30) at Woodbine Mohawk Park with Ayeaye Captain Deo and Monserrate drawing first blood.
Brandon Blvd stellar in G3 Somebeachsomewhere
Brandon Blvd delivered a statement performance ahead of the Pepsi North America Cup eliminations by winning the Grade 3 Somebeachsomewhere Stakes on Saturday night (May 30) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Lou Hill captures Camluck Classic
The Raceway at Western Fair District closed out its 2026 live racing season in spectacular fashion on Friday night (May 29), delivering a thrilling Camluck Classic program that showcased top-tier talent, record-setting performances, and a large, boisterous crowd enjoying the action.
Louies Girl N controls Betsy Ross field in 1:48.4
They were worried she might be ”too small,” but Louies Girl N certainly raced giant in the Grade 3 $100,000 Betsy Ross Mares Invitational Pace at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Super Sunday, (May 24) reducing her mark three seconds to 1:48.4, just two-fifths off the stakes mark set by Twin B Joe Fresh in 2024.
Antognoni S the best in Maxie Lee Invitational
Antognoni S and driver Yannick Gingras bided their time in second behind Sir Pinocchio for three-quarters of a mile before pouncing in the final turn to capture Sunday’s (May 24) $100,000 Grade 3 Maxie Lee Invitational for older trotters by 3-1/4 lengths in 1:50.4 at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
Captain Albano conquers in MGM Borgata Pacing Series final
Captain Albano had to work to get to the front, but once he got there, he never relinquished control, winning Friday night’s (May 8) Grade 2 $478,000 MGM Borgata Pacing Series final at MGM Yonkers Raceway over the mile and a quarter distance in 2:21.4 for driver Todd McCarthy and trainer Noel Daley.
Tarapasta topples favorites in MGM Ursula McIntyre Series final
Tarapasta looked hopelessly boxed in coming into the homestretch, but Matt Kakaley was able to find a seam at the head of the stretch, and the 6-year-old Downbytheseaside mare kicked into overdrive to capture Friday’s (May 8) $456,000 Grade 2 MGM Ursula McIntyre Series final at MGM Yonkers Raceway at a stunning 25-1.
‘Punk’ Magic in stretch, takes Dexter Cup at Big M
Magic Punk had a superb season at 2 for trainer Ake Svanstedt, winning half of his eight starts as well as finishing second to division standouts Apex and Ardonne in the Peter Haughton and William Wellwood, respectively.
Brandon Blvd an easy winner in the Paul Revere Pace at Plainridge
Brandon Blvd (Downbytheseaside-Alexis Faith) made his first start of 2026 a winning one after cruising to an impressive victory in the G3 $100,000 Paul Revere Pace at Plainridge Park on Saturday (May 2) afternoon.