But Why recorded his fourth Open Trot victory of the season on Monday (May 18) afternoon when the defending Horse of the Year at Saratoga Casino Hotel went coast-to-coast.
Author: by Mike Sardella for Saratoga Casino Hotel
Team Luther Sweeps Oak Grove Opens
Trainer Todd Luther and owner Greg Luther snagged the pair of Open events at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Monday (May 18) with a repeat victory at long odds by Burnout in the $30,000 Open Handicap and a comfortable victory in the $30,000 Fillies and Mares Open Handicap by Breeders Crown winner Always B Naughty.
Hambletonian Hopefuls shine in PA All-Stars Action
Several Hambletonian hopefuls took to the track on Monday (May 18) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, contesting three $30,000 divisions of the Pennsylvania All-Stars event for three-year-old trotting males.
Turn The Page goes overland for Plainridge Open win
After spending her last six starts at Yonkers Raceway competing in the Ursula Mcintyre Series, Turn The Page returned to her home track and scored an impressive win in the $25,000 Distaff Open at Plainridge Park on Monday (May 18).
Fly High Cruiser soars in Rosecroft finale
After sitting off the pace behind quick fractions, John Littleton Jr.’s Fly High Cruiser soared around rivals in the final furlong to just nab Naturalborn Leader for a 1:50.1 score in the $9,000 top-level conditioned pacing feature on Saturday (May 16) at Rosecroft.
Venice Blue Chip scores in Cumberland Preakness
About an hour before the Run for the Black-Eyed Susans was being contested about 500 miles down the eastern seaboard, First Tracks held their own $7,000 Cumberland Preakness on Saturday (May 16) at the iconic Southern Maine oval.
Johnathan Ahle records 1,000th diving victory at Philly
Johnathan Ahle drove the 1000th winner of his still-young career on Friday afternoon at Harrah’s Philadelphia, guiding the Stay Hungry filly Staying At Tony’s to a 1:53 victory in one of two $12,000 features for developing pacing distaffs. The filly and Ahle wasted little time making the top, and the pair was not threatened in the victory, winning by 2-1/4 lengths for trainer Tony Alagna, whose Alagna Racing LLC co-owns the winner with Brad Grant.
It’s a bittersaweet win for Famous Dan at Buffalo
It was a bittersweet victory for Famous Dan ($6.96) on Friday afternoon (May 15) as he captured the $11,500 featured trot at Buffalo Raceway with a length decision over Classic Sunny in 1:59.4 over the fast track.
List of Stallion Payments Available at PlayMeadowlands.com
The list of stallion payments for foals of 2025 is now available on the Meadowlands Racetrack website.
Fireworks Family Night Returns to Woodbine Mohawk Park This Sunday
Woodbine Mohawk Park will celebrate Victoria Day weekend with its annual Fireworks Family Night this Sunday (May 17).