Post positions were drawn for the $250,000 finals of the MGM Grand Prix Trotting and Pacing Series finals, which will take place on Friday (Dec. 19) at MGM Yonkers Raceway over the distance of a mile and a quarter. The closing program of the meet, the action will get underway with an early post time of 2:15 p.m. Part of Friday’s program, including the two series finals,will be nationally-televised during Fox Sports 2’s America’s Day at the Races broadcast.
Author: from Yonkers Raceway Publicity
Masseto continues sharp form in Philly feature
Masseto made a well-moved time to the lead early in the backstretch in the $12,000 featured trot Friday afternoon (Dec. 12) at Harrah’s Philadelphia, then was able to keep the advantage to the wire, finishing a length ahead of Foxy Joyce in a 1:59.3 mile.
Kat’s Fancy poised for DSBF sweep
Jane Dunavant’s homebred 3-year-old trotting filly Kat’s Fancy is just one race away from a second Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund (DSBF) series sweep this season following her facile 1:58.1 win on Tuesday (Dec. 8) at Bally’s Dover in the $20,000 second round of the December DSBF series.
Charity is the Big Winner at Dayton Raceway
She wasn’t listed in the race program, but Hannah’s Treasure Chest was a big winner Saturday night (Dec. 6) at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway thanks to the efforts of Intrepid Ivy. The nine-year-old pacer was partnered with the Dayton area charity that received $10,000 from the Ohio Harness Horseman’s Association.
Pandy picks a $92.20 horse on top, a $418.00 exacta, and hit the Pick 4 for $386.80
USTA handicapper Bob Pandolfo picked 6 winners On Top at The Meadowlands on Saturday, December 6, including $92.20 winner, Rockme Rollme whiched keyed a $418.00 exacta with the favorite finishing 2nd.
Kevin Cummings gets his 5,000th driving win at Batavia Downs
When Kevin Cummings won with Tymal Envoy (1:58, $5.08) in the ninth race at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Dec. 6) night, he registered the 5,000th win of his illustrious 36 year career.
‘Grasshopper’ leaps past foes at Big M
Grasshoppers use their strong jaws to chew leaves, which is fitting for the Joe Bongiorno-trained and driven Go Go Grasshopper, who chewed up his opponents in the shadow of the wire to take the Saturday (Dec. 6) night feature at The Meadowlands, a $17,500 high-end conditioned pace.
Massetto overcomes hard trip to win Philly feature
Massetto, despite a tough two-move trip in subfreezing temperatures, proved the best in the $12,000 featured trot at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Friday afternoon (Dec. 5).
Cumberland Saturday card postponed to Monday
First Tracks Cumberland management has announced that the 11th racing date scheduled for Saturday (Dec. 6) has been postponed until Monday (Dec. 8). Post time remains 10:55 a.m., with the same program, race sequence and post positions originally slated for Saturday to be held in its entirety on Monday.
Kat’s Fancy strong in DSBF filly trot
Already a champion this season in both Delaware and Virginia, Jane Dunavant’s homebred Kat’s Fancy made easy work of her five rivals in the lone $20,000 first-round preliminary of the Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund (DSBF) series for 3-year-old trotting fillies at Bally’s Dover, coasting to a 1:57.3 win on Monday (Dec. 1).