Tioga Downs welcomes four New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for 3-year-old trotters — two for each sex — on Friday (June 9).
Author: by John Horne, for Tioga Downs
Northern Express, Foster headline Wednesday Harrington program
Northern Express ($5.00, Russell Foster) was a 1:55.2 winner in the $20,000 Open Trot Wednesday (June 7) at Harrington Raceway.
Harrah’s Philadelphia cancels Thursday races
Harrah’s Philadelphia has canceled live racing for Thursday (June 8) due to the anticipated air quality from the Canadian wildfires.
Maiden Voyage repeats in Philly feature; Miller rolls a seven
The Muscle Hill sophomore filly Maiden Voyage is now two-for-three in 2023 after winning Wednesday’s (June 7) $12,600 featured trot at Harrah’s Philadelphia. Trotting her own last quarter in :28 while rallying from third, Maiden Voyage lowered her mark to 1:55 under the guidance of the meet’s top driver, Tim Tetrick, for trainer Anette Lorentzon and S R F Stable.
Woodbine Mohawk Park cancels Thursday races
Due to the Environment Canada Special Air Quality Alert for Toronto, and consistent with the advice received from veterinarians, medical practitioners, and other racing officials including the AGCO, Woodbine has made the decision to cancel the race card at Mohawk Park on Thursday (June 8) with the primary consideration being the health and safety of the horses and racing participants. Woodbine has also cancelled Thursday’s Thoroughbred race card.
Ghostly Casper breaks maiden in OSS Gold opener
Ghostly Casper opened the 2023 Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) Gold season by winning the first of two C$101,300 divisions for 3-year-old trotting colts Monday (May 29) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Marquis Lafayette wins Plainridge feature trot
Marquis Lafayette got off to a slow start but finished with a bang to win the $25,000 Winners-Over trotting feature at Plainridge Park on Monday afternoon (May 29).
Upsets trigger Yonkers Pick-5 carryover, $25k guarantee Tuesday
Semi Tough’s 10-1 upset in the $36,000 Open Handicap Pace was among a number of long shot victories on Monday night (May 29) at MGM Yonkers Raceway that prompted an $11,089.71 carryover and $25,000 guaranteed pool in Tuesday’s Pick-5.
$10k Pick-5 guarantee Sunday at Oak Grove
Fueled by a $3,789 carryover, Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel will offer a $10,000 guaranteed Late Pick-5 pool on Sunday (May 28), in conjunction with the United States Trotting Association’s Strategic Wagering Program.
Pauly Wally cruises to feature win at Tioga
Pauly Wally and driver Wally Hennessey captured the featured $20,000 King of Klaims series final at Tioga Downs on Friday (May 26).