Jason Bartlett had six consecutive victories on Wednesday night (April 2) at MGM Yonkers Raceway, including a trio of tallies in the opening leg of the John Brennan Trotting Series. Each of the series races went for a purse of $30,000.
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Bella Artiste surges, wins Dover series final
Bella Artiste benefited from an early speed duel and won the $51,750 final of a late-closing series for Delaware-eligible 3-year-old pacing fillies at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday night (April 2).
Oaxacan Dream N puts it together at Buffalo
After four straight finishes in the money but not finding the winner’s circle, Oaxacan Dream N ($5.50) finally put it all together Wednesday (April 2) and captured the featured $12,500 Open I-II Handicap Pace for fillies and mares at Buffalo Raceway.
Melvin G dominates in Dover series final
Melvin G won his 11th consecutive race when he captured Tuesday’s (April 1) $50,850 ate-closing series final for Delaware-eligible 3-year-old male trotters at Bally’s Dover.
Bluebird Deacon shakes loose for Oak Grove feature win
Last season’s leading tandem of trainer Erv Miller and driver Atlee Bender made their first appearance in the Oak Grove winner’s circle for the 2025 meet when 4-5 favorite Bluebird Deacon emerged from a pocket ride to score a 1:56.2 win in the $17,000 featured trot on Tuesday (April 1).
Captain Terminator strong in Pocono series final
Persistence paid off for owner Glasser Racing and trainer Mike Watson as Captain Terminator won a $17,500 Game Of Claims Pacing Series final on Tuesday (April 1) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
Roger Conard, 68, dies
Roger L. Conard, 68, of Saegertown, Pa., died at his home surrounded by family on his birthday, Monday, March 31, 2025.
Top pacers headline Week 2 at Oak Grove
After his 1:51.3 victory on opening day, Low Rider will face a tougher test in Monday’s (March 31) $30,000 Open Pace at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel as Midwestern stalwart Muskateer Hanover is primed for his 5-year-old debut.
Mellby Jinx heading for Elitlopp
The 6-year-old Mellby Jinx, sired by Ready Cash and trained and driven by Daniel Wäjersten, had an impressive season last year, and there are strong indications that 2025 could be even better.
Maxim Hanover takes Big M feature
Maxim Hanover’s driver wouldn’t have minded trying to win on the front end, but in the end, a two-hole trip did the trick as the Robert Cleary trainee took the Saturday night (March 29) feature at the Meadowlands, a $17,500 high-end conditioned pace.