In the doubleheader of New York Sire Stakes and Excelsior Series action at Buffalo Raceway on Wednesday afternoon (June 25), setting the pace was the best way to get to the winner’s circle.
Author: by Brian Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway
Alwaystellthetruth rolls in Oak Grove feature
Driver Marvin Luna circled 5-2 second choice Alwaystellthetruth to the point and stayed strong to the end of a 1:52.2 mile to win in the $19,000 featured pace at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Wednesday afternoon (June 25).
Grand Circuit report — June 24, 2025
The weekend of the summer solstice saw Grand Circuit races on Friday (June 20) at Yonkers with two eliminations for the MGM Messenger. Five entered the Yonkers Trot, so no elimination was required. On Saturday (June 21), we crossed the river and for the longest day of light there were two Graduate legs. They were thrillers reminiscent of the old free-for-all races of the 1950s and ’60s.
Women Layer completes KYSS sweeps at Oak Grove
Virgil Morgan Jr. trainee Women Layer completed a full sweep of Kentucky Sire Stakes (KYSS) action at Oak Grove, winning in every prelim of both series as well as in both finals when he capped the second series with a 1:49.2 stroll in the $150,000 final for 4-year-old male pacers on Tuesday (June 24) to remain unbeaten through seven starts this season.
Last call for Buckeye Classic entries
The Buckeye Classic Yearling Sale reminds consignors of the upcoming July 1 entry deadline. The 2025 Buckeye Classic is exclusive to Ohio-sired foals of 2024, and will be held at the Champions Center Expo, in Springfield, Ohio, on Oct. 7.
Pandolfo picks 15 winners this weekend at Big M
USTA handicapper Bob Pandolfo had a winning week at the Meadowlands.
Ocean Downs announces changes to schedule
Ocean Downs’ announces two major changes to their race programs for Sunday(June 22) and Monday (June 23).
Oak Grove adjusts post times
Due to the extensive heat wave that will cover the southern portion of Kentucky, the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation and Oak Grove have made the agreed upon decision to move post time for Monday and Tuesday’s (June 23-24) Kentucky Sire Stakes events to 9 a.m. (CDT) for both days.
Running Aces cancels Sunday races
Due to excessive heat and a high heat index forecast, Running Aces officials have cancelled live racing for Sunday night (June 22).
Sheriff N lays down the law at Cumberland
Sheriff N did not allow his outside post to thwart his pursuit for pay dirt as he took matters into his own hands and captured the fastest of two $7,500 divisions of the Portland Pacing Series on Saturday (June 21) at Cumberland Raceway.