The pair of $30,000 Open events at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Sunday (May 10) had starkly different payoff outcomes, but saw dominant performances from both Burnout and Three Times Bettor, who scored in the Open Pace and Fillies and Mares Open Pace respectively.
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UFC star Oliveira steers first pari-mutuel winner
Charles Oliveira, the UFC lightweight division star, won his first pari-mutuel race in North America on Sunday (May 10) at Harrah’s Philadelphia, guiding Ben Solo to a front-end victory in 1:51.2, just a tick off the pacer’s lifetime mark despite coming off of a scratch.
Caviart Daisy powers to Shenandoah Downs track record
Frank Chick’s Caviart Daisy established a new track record in the 3-year-old filly pacing category Sunday (May 10) with a dominating 1:53.1 effort as Virginia Breeder’s Fund elimination weekend competition continued at Shenandoah Downs.
Saulsbrook Victor wins Open Pace at Tioga
Saulsbrook Victor (Brett MacDonald) captured the $15,000 featured Open Pace at Tioga Downs on Sunday (May 10), picking up his third seasonal win.
Gowestyounggrace does it again at Cumberland
Former Maine Sire Stakes standout Gowestyounggrace secured her second consecutive victory on Saturday (May 9) at Cumberland Raceway, providing fans a glimpse of her previous championship form.
Elitlopp contenders dazzle across Europe
This weekend offered a preview of what awaits on the final Sunday in May, when Europe’s biggest mile race, the Elitlopp at Solvalla, is run.
Braxten Boyd wins seven including Open Trot at Tioga
Driver Braxten Boyd collected seven wins on the card, including the featured $14,000 Open Trot with Tuis Angel, at Tioga Downs on Saturday (May 9).
Humble A takes Saratoga Open Pace
Humble A (American Ideal) scored an Open Pace victory on Saturday afternoon (May 9) in just his second start competing at Saratoga Casino Hotel.
Horse of the Year Beau Jangles victorious in season debut
Defending Horse of the Year Beau Jangles made a triumphant return in Saturday’s (May 9) SBOA Stakes elimination at Woodbine Mohawk Park, turning in a sharp and professional season debut for driver Bob McClure and trainer Dr. Ian Moore.
Bailey steers five winners at Vernon Downs
Leon Bailey drove five winners including a victory With City Of Hope in the $8,500 Open Trot at Vernon Downs on Saturday (May 9).