The C$150,000 Camluck Classic Invitational, presented by Seelster Farms, delivered a thrilling and dramatic finish Friday night (May 30) at The Raceway at the Western Fair District. In a dramatic turn of events, Ervin Hanover was declared the winner after his stablemate Brue Hanover, who crossed the wire first, was disqualified and placed third for a pylon violation in the final strides.
Month: May 2025
Long shot Dryden Hanover scores at Vernon
Dryden Hanover and driver Brad Irvine charged late to grab Friday’s (May 30) featured $7,500 trot at Vernon Downs.
Pick-5 carryover, guarantee Sat. at Yonkers
To wrap up racing both for the week and month, MGM Yonkers Raceway will have a $5,934.56 carryover and a $15,000 guaranteed pool in the Pick-5 on Saturday (May 31) after the sequence was not hit Friday (May 30).
Fast fillies fly Friday at Philly
After a third-place finish in last year’s Breeders Crown final and a second-place finish behind divisional champ Miki And Minnie in the Three Diamonds Final at 2, Rodeo Drive Deo appears to have lost little of her speed in the transition from freshman to sophomore, winning Friday’s (May 30) $14,000 distaff pacing feature at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
What to watch for Sat. at Woodbine
The most lucrative part of the racing season is set to return Saturday night (May 31) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Big Baller Beane best at Buffalo
Big Baller Beane ($8.60) got to the lead early and never looked back in capturing the $16,000 Open Trot at Buffalo Raceway on Friday afternoon (May 30). He handily beat the heavily favored Dealin With Dewey by three lengths in a seasonal best 1:56.3 over a fast track.
Deo Volente Farm purchases top European mare
At Friday’s Swedish online auction, TRauktion, in collaboration with Selected Sales, Deo Volente Farm, purchased the 4-year-old mare Bourbonista for 1,950,000 SEK — approximately US$203,000.
Arrangements announced for Terry Morgan
Arrangements have been announced for Terry Morgan, an owner, driver and trainer from Colts Neck, N.J., who passed away after a battle with bone cancer.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for May 31
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (May 31).
Monticello to host NYSS on Monday
Monticello Raceway will host its first New York Sire Stakes of the year with 3-year-old trotting colts coming to town on Monday (June 2). Seven colts are entered in the lone Sire Stakes event vying for $119,700. Also on tap are two $20,000 splits of the Excelsior Stakes.