Quarrel (Mike Merton) captures the $10,000 featured fillies & mares’ pace at Tioga Downs on Friday (Aug. 1).
Author: by John Horne for Tioga Downs
Forty G’s grabs feature at Vernon
Forty G’s (Roman Lopez) captures the featured $7,500 trot at Vernon Downs on Friday (Aug. 1).
Yo Tillie, Sippinonsearoc return to The Red Mile
While most eyes will be on the Hambletonian and the undercard supporting it at The Meadowlands this weekend, The Red Mile will provide plenty of quality competition on Sunday (Aug. 3). The 16-race card features two $80,000 first round legs of the Kentucky Championship Series for 3-year-old filly trotters and sophomore male pacers. The presence of the outstanding Yo Tillie and highly competitive fields in the stakes-laden line-up promises to be an excellent evening of racing.
Royally Hot Friday feature winner at Philly
On a day much cooler than the average weather around Harrah’s Philadelphia in recent memory, it was the sophomore pacing filly Royally Hot who raised the mercury, taking Friday’s (Aug. 1) $14,000 distaff pacing feature in 1:53.4.
Kyle DiBenedetto get his 7,000th win at Monticello Raceway
Kyle DiBenedetto notched a career milestone on July 30, by winning his 7,000th win aboard Soprese in 1:59 – $13.00 at Monticello Raceway. It was only fitting that he achieved the landmark at the track where he honed his driving skills in his formative years.
Meadows Stake Schedule Change
Horsemen are advised that the upcoming Pennsylvania Sire Stake and PA Stallion Series stakes for 2-year-old colt/gelding pacers at The Meadows, will have a date change.
The Last Martini seeking another New York Sire Stakes win at Monticello Raceway
On Monday (Aug. 4), sophomore Pacing Fillies will go behind the gate for their sixth leg of New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) worth $121,800. The race showcases a pair of aces from the Jared Bako barn with The Last Martini and Cowgirl Hanover.
Rocket Deo dominates Monday at Pocono
Wilkes-Barre, PA – Rocket Deo, one of last season’s top 3-year-old pacing fillies, has continued her fine form into her 4-year-old campaign, with the Captaintreacherous mare winning the $25,000 fast-class pace for…
Vic Zelenskyy, Black Velvet As sparkle at The Red Mile
On Tuesday (July 22), The Red Mile conducted two $35,000 first round legs of the Kentucky Sire Stakes Series for older male and female trotters. Vic Zelenskyy returned from a vacation as a victor and Black Velvet As collected her second consecutive triumph in sire stakes company.
The American Eagle, Dart Guy strike at Pocono
The fastest claiming trotters racing at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania were gathered for two $13,500 handicap events as the local week came to a close Tuesday (July 22).