Saulsbrook Victor (Brett MacDonald) captured the $15,000 featured Open Pace at Tioga Downs on Sunday (May 10), picking up his third seasonal win.
Author: by John Horne, for Tioga Downs
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).
Another C Note among impressive Pocono winners
Another C Note remained unbeaten in five seasonal starts on Saturday (May 9) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, posting a 1:52.2 mile. The victory came in one of four $30,000 divisions of the Pennsylvania All-Stars event for sophomore pacing males on a day where peak speed could not be approached by rain, resulting in a sloppy track, along with coolish temperatures.
Favorites roll to easy wins in Buffalo Raceway features
There was little suspense in Buffalo Raceway’s co-featured events on Saturday afternoon (May 9) as the two heavy favorites rolled to their second straight Open victories, much to the delight of the chalk players.
Fillies fly in Friday’s SBOA eliminations
Stakes season began Friday (May 8) at Woodbine Mohawk Park with eliminations for Ontario sired fillies in the SBOA Stakes. A pair of eliminations were needed in the pacing filly and trotting filly categories, with each elimination going for $25,000.