Beau Jangles put an exclamation point on an undefeated freshman season Friday (Oct. 24), winning the $700,000 (USD) Grade 1 Breeders Crown for 2-year-old male pacers by a length over Al Papi in a stakes-, track- and Canadian-record 1:48.3 at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Author: by Ken Weingartner, Media Relations Manager, U.S. Trotting Association
Spencer Hanover seizes Breeders Crown 2YO Colt Trot
Elimination winner Spencer Hanover worked another second-over trip and never relented in a four-prong stretch battle to snatch victory with a closing-stride swoop in the $959,000 (CAD) Breeders Crown 2-Year-Old Colt and Gelding Trot final on Friday night at Woodbine Mohawk Park, giving trainer Marcus Melander back-to-back winners in the event and driver Jason Bartlett his first Breeders Crown trophy.
Loua Dipa scores in Breeders Crown 2-Year-Old Filly Pace Final
Loua Dipa captured the $959,000 (CAD) ($700,000 USD) Breeders Crown 2-Year-Old Filly Pace Final in a new track, stakes, and Canadian record of 1:49.1 for driver Ronnie Wrenn, Jr., who never pulled the ear plugs on the 1-9 freshman daughter by Sweet Lou.
Another Pick-5 carryover ahead on Monday at Yonkers
For the second time this week the Pick-5 was not hit on Friday (Oct. 24) at MGM Yonkers Raceway, leading to a $3,236.62 carryover in the sequence when racing resumes on Monday (Oct. 27).
Bluesville and Merrow dead heat in Vernon feature
Bluesville (Ron Harp) and Merrow (Leon Bailey) finished in a dead heat in the $8,500 featured pace on Friday (Oct. 24) at Vernon Downs.
A winning tale for Storybook Love in Breeders Crown
It was a fairy-tale finish for Storybook Love.
Driven by Todd Ratchford and trained by Matt Bax, both appearing in their first Breeders Crown final, Storybook Love stormed through an opening along the pylons in the stretch to win Friday’s $700,000 (USD) Grade 1 Breeders Crown for 2-year-old trotting fillies.
Where to watch the Breeders Crown Saturday
This weekend’s Breeders Crown from Woodbine Mohawk Park on Friday (Oct. 24) and Saturday (Oct 25) will be broadcast on “America’s Day at the Races” on FS2, Prime Time Racing & Game +, via the track’s simulcast as well as on several social media platforms.
Former bettor files class action suit against platforms offering Computer Assisted Wagering
According to Thoroughbred Daily News, “Former horse racing gambler Ryan Dickey has filed a class action lawsuit against several entities related to wagering platforms offered to Computer Assisted Wagering (CAW) players under the under the Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO”) and under state law, alleging they have “‘organized and participated in the corruption of the betting system to the detriment of the class.’”
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Oct. 25
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Saturday (Oct. 25).
Winbak Farm’s Harrisburg Mixed Sale videos posted
Winbak Farm’s Harrisburg Mixed yearling videos are now posted. Please visit www.winbakfarm.com and click on an individual yearling’s hip number to watch their video.