The stars were out Saturday night (June 1) at Woodbine Mohawk Park for the Somebeachsomewhere and Graduate Series.
Author: by Mark McKelvie, for Woodbine Mohawk Park
JD Perrin Gets 1,000th training victory
Trainer JD Perrin reached the 1,000 career win mark when Cheyenne Louie posted a $15.20 victory in the 10th race at Buffalo Raceway on Saturday night (June 1).
Pick-5 returns $32,000 at Big M
One lucky player betting on the Meadowlands at the Western New York OTB hub cashed in for $32,091.10 after hitting the 50-cent Pick-5 at the conclusion of the fifth race Saturday night.
Brent ‘Clipper’ Davis razor sharp in Meadows’ Billings’ win
Brent “Clipper” Davis was razor sharp at The Meadows Saturday (June 1), keeping Beatrice alive outside as the duo captured a $10,000 leg of the C.K.G. Billings Amateur Trot.
Piroski looking for first win since 2012
The last time Gene Piroski got his picture taken in the winner’s circle was September 29, 2012, but that could change on Sunday’s (June 2) 10-race card at Dresden Raceway.
Harness Horse Association of Central NY scholarships available
The Harness Horse Association of Central New York scholarship committee is now taking applications for the 2019-2020 Joseph P. Camerino Memorial Scholarship. Applications are available at the association office. Completed applications must be received July 1, 2019 by dropping them off at the office or postmarked no later than July 1, 2019.
Keystone Abbey pounces on leaders in Meadows’ Currier & Ives
Pouncing on a late miscue by the leader, Keystone Abbey avoided the breaker and poured through the lane to capture Saturday’s $70,000 Currier & Ives for 3-year-old filly trotters at The Meadows. It was the fourth straight victory for the daughter of Cantab Hall-Miss Aultsville, who previously swept three divisions in the Pennsylvania Stallion Series.
Melander dominates 2-year-old trots at Meadowlands
The season opener of the popular Breakfast With The Babies (BWTB), sponsored by Jules Siegel’s Fashion Farms, kicked off the 2-year-old season at The Meadowlands Saturday morning (June 1) under perfect conditions. The track was fast, the temperature in the 70s with no discernible wind when they began at 10 a.m.
Signed Campbell colors added to McIlmurray fundraiser
Retired Hall of Fame driver John Campbell called Northville Downs Starter Jim “Ace” Szabo, who is hosting a two-week fundraiser to assist Wally McIlmurray with medical and hospital expenses, to contribute a personalized, autographed set of his driver’s colors to the raffle.
Pandolfo’s Picks: June 1 Meadowlands
Pandy’s Meadowlands $0.50 cent Late Pick-4 (15% takeout, guaranteed $50,000 pool) Saturday, June 1, 2019 Not close last night, minus $18. Meet record, 42 Pick-4’s, 1 winner at $107.50, minus $690 Tonight’s…