Yonkers, NY — Live racing for 2024 at MGM Yonkers Raceway came to a conclusion on Friday night (Dec. 20), with Jason Bartlett and Per Engblom once again leading driver and trainer, respectively.
Bartlett capped off his third straight and 13th overall driving crown at Yonkers in style, capturing eight of the 11 races on the program to give him a total of 454 wins. He was followed by George Brennan (297 wins), Brent Holland (247), Matt Kakaley (218) and Jordan Stratton (212).
Engblom, who was tops in the trainer standings for the second consecutive season, had five triumphs on Friday to end up with 211 win in all for 2024. Travis Alexander (166 victories) was next, with Scott DiDomenico (108), Ricky Bucci (101) and Ron Burke (100) coming in third through fifth.
Pending final approval by the New York State Gaming Commission, the 2025 meet at MGM Yonkers Raceway will begin on Monday, Jan. 20. To start the year, live racing will be held on Monday through Friday nights with post time at 7 p.m. (EST).