He only had a total of 54 drives this year heading into Saturday (May 9) night’s races at The Meadowlands, but Dexter Dunn showed why he is a five-time Dan Patch Driver of the Year award recipient, showing no rust after guiding the winners of both $25,000 Leg 2 Platinum divisions of the New Jersey Sire Stakes for 3-year-old pacers.
Author: By Dave Little, Meadowlands Media Relations
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.
Trotting rivalry continues at Cumberland
Cumberland, ME – While the horse racing world is still buzzing about the Standardbred connection to Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Cherie DeVaux, Cumberland Raceway gets back to business on Friday (May 8) with a…
Team Tetrick/Di Domenico sweep Philly Fast-Class trots
Chester, PA – Driver Tim Tetrick and trainer Scott Di Domenico combined to sweep the feature events for fast-class horses on “Trottin’ Thursday” (May 7) at Harrah’s Philadelphia, winning both races by…
Plainridge Open pace goes to Binge On Yankee
Plainville, MA — After two narrow defeats from outside posts, Binge On Yankee has been knocking on the door of the top class at Plainridge Park the past two weeks and on…
William J. Solomon, VMD, 84, dies
New Freedom, PA – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Joseph (“Doc”) Solomon who died peacefully on May 5, 2026, at the age of 84. Doc…
Sweet Hayley Jane A, Memorynimagination score at Plainridge
Co-featured Opens highlighted the racing program at Plainridge Park on Monday (May 4) afternoon and both winners turned in impressive performances with different paths to victory.