Monticello, NY – The final curtain call of the 2026 New York Sire Stakes Season was held at Monticello Raceway on Monday August 24 and closed out with a bang when Chapter Geo J set a track record of 1:55.1. While the fields may have lacked quantity, it was made up in quality with Read The Room and Chapter Geo J trotting identical miles of 1:55.1, Chapter Geo J eclipsed the former track record by a full second.
Author: from Monticello Raceway
Hooker Berry carries the French flag into International Trot
France will be represented by Hooker Berry in the Grade 1 MGM Yonkers International Trot on September 12. The $1,000,000 event at MGM Yonkers Raceway now has seven confirmed starters representing five different countries.
Tom Largo, Rose Run Boom win in Fifth Leg of OSS for sophomore colt trotters
Tom Largo and Rose Run Boom won the two $75,000 divisions of the fifth leg of the Ohio Sires Stakes on Monday (Aug. 24) at Northfield Park Racino.
Freshman filly trotters in NYSS at Batavia Wednesday
Batavia Downs will host the New York Sire Stakes again on Wednesday (Aug. 26) night with a single eight-horse field lining up for $110,200 in purse money and featuring the three leading ladies from that division.
$3,500 guaranteed Pick-5 pool at Batavia Downs Wednesday
After no one hit the Pick-5 wager at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Aug. 22), there is a $1,127 carryover pool for that wager in the first race on Wednesday (Aug. 26) and the management of Batavia Downs has announced that the pool will be guaranteed at $3,500 through the U.S. Trotting Association’s Strategic Wagering program.
Mocha Java best in Saratoga Open Trot feature Monday
Mocha Java (Creatine) has become a presence this month in the Open Trot at Saratoga Casino Hotel.
Beckwith wins five including Open pace at Plainridge Park
Brett Beckwith was in fine form at Plainridge Park on Monday (Aug. 24) afternoon as he won five races on the card, including the featured $25,000 Open Handicap pace with Soho Spectre A, who battled hard from start to finish and dug down deep to come up with a big win.
Blackhawk Zette a photo winner in Pocono feature
Blackhawk Zette grabbed the early lead in Monday’s (Aug. 24) $21,000 featured fast-class trot at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, yielded to onrushing favorite Air Ferrari J in front of the stands to sit in the two-hole behind him, then rallied in the Pocono Pike to catch him by the smallest possible margin in a 1:54 mile.
Governor Mike DeWine selected for Little Brown Jug Wall of Fame
Governor Mike DeWine has been selected as the 41st inductee into the prestigious Little Brown Jug Wall of Fame, an honor presented annually by the Delaware County Fair to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the historic pacing classic and the fairgrounds that host it.