A number of last year’s top trotters were in qualifier action Friday morning (May 8) at the Meadowlands, where 2025 Dan Patch Award recipient Warrawee Michelle and Hambletonian hopeful Diabolic Hill were among the winners in their first appearances of the season.
Month: May 2026
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.
Charles Oliveira’s team victorious in exhibition challenge at Yonkers
Ultimate Fighting Championship star Charles Oliveira has driven at MGM Yonkers Raceway twice and has been victorious on both occasions after he posted a 1:57.1 win with “Bronx Miracle” in the Oliveira v. Tetrick Team Challenge exhibition race on Friday night (May 8).
Natameri wins Open Pace at Vernon
Natameri (Jeff Gregory) captures the featured $8,500 Open Pace at Vernon Downs on Friday (May 8).
Final Game has final say at Buffalo Raceway
Final Game ($15.08) had the final say down the stretch in Buffalo Raceway’s $11,500 Pace on Friday afternoon (May 8) as he won the battle down the stretch to take a half-length victory over JD Camden GB in 1:57.2 over the fast track.
Staying At Tony’s wires Philly’s Friday feature field
The Stay Hungry filly Staying At Tony’s produced a string of “’1”’s on her chartline in Friday’s (May 8) $12,000 featured pace for females at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Monday, including a “1” at the most position call, the finish, where the even money favorite led the 3-2 second choice She’s A Rich Girl by a neck in 1:53.2.
Dunavant, Woogen to be receive honors Saturday at Shenandoah Downs
Dr. Charlie Dunavant and Dr. Scott Woogen will receive lifetime achievement recognition in the sport of harness racing Saturday (May 9) during the first-ever Shenandoah Downs “Wall of Colors” ceremony.
Little Brown Jug/Jugette condition change; Grand Circuit yearling nomination reminder
The Little Brown Jug Society has announced changes to the conditions of the Little Brown Jug No. 83 and Jugette No. 58, the stakes for foals of 2025 to be raced in 2028, which will take yearling payments on May 15, 2026.
Miller’s Deer In Range looks to continue hot start
Last December, Allen Miller did something a little out of character.