Donald A. Filomeno passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the golden age of 82.
Author: from the USTA Communications Department
2023 events on Feature Races page on ustrotting.com
Stakes season is starting to gear up with the first Grand Circuit event, the Blue Chip Matchmaker, going to post on Friday (March 17). The U.S. Trotting Association would like to remind all horsemen that stakes and early/late closers that were submitted for the Stakes Guide are available on the interactive Feature Races webpage of ustrotting.com.
USTA Board of Directors annual meeting concludes on Sunday
Meetings of the Finance and Rules Committees and the closing general session were on the agenda for Sunday’s third and final day of the U.S. Trotting Association Board of Directors Annual Meeting in Columbus, OH.
Leonidas A repeats in Open Pace at Yonkers
Leonidas A won for the second straight time at the top level at Yonkers Raceway, capturing Monday night’s $36,000 Open Pace in 1:53.3.
Pandy picks seven on top at the Meadowlands
ustrotting.com handicapper Bob Pandolfo had seven on top winners in 14 races at the Meadowlands on Saturday night, including the first five as he picked the Pick-5 cold, which paid $87.20 for a $0.20 cent wager.
Game of Claims Series starts at Pocono
Seven fields of $25,000 base-priced pacing claimers took to the track for $20,000 divisions of the first preliminary of their Game Of Claims Series action Saturday afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
Good Boy remains ‘great’ with Buffalo Raceway win
Good Boy continues to be nothing but “great” as he collected his fourth straight victory by wiring the field in Buffalo Raceway’s $17,500 Open Trot on Saturday night (March 4).
New Zealand-bred Waitforever N impressive in MGM Northfield Park $18,500 feature
Twenty eight days removed from her last victory against Open company, New Zealand-bred Waitforever N (American Ideal) stole the show in Saturday night’s (March 4) $18,500 Filly and Mare Open at MGM Northfield Park.
Nandolo N wins again at Big M
It shouldn’t have come as a shock after Nandolo N won the featured $45,000 Open2/Open 1 Handicap for pacers Saturday night at The Meadowlands. After all, he’d been down this road before.
Cushing, Tritton win ladies’ races at Big M
Saturday (March 4) was Ladies’ Night at The Meadowlands, as International Women’s Day was celebrated with an all-female pairing on the simulcast desk as well as a pair of dashes that featured all female drivers.