Twin B Joe Fresh and driver Dexter Dunn made a big move on the backstretch to take the lead and never looked back on their way to a 1:48.1 win in Saturday’s $142,000 Grade 2 Dorothy Haughton Memorial for older female pacers at The Meadowlands. Sylvia Hanover finished second, 2-1/4 lengths behind the winner, and Walkin On Sunshine was third.
Author: by Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager
Enjoying every minute with Papis Pistol
Chris Arvanitis is not someone who gets easily excited, but this week has been a little bit different for the proprietor of a popular central New Jersey diner. Having a horse in the Meadowlands Pace can do that to a fella.
Hohneck receives first invite to MGM Yonkers International Trot
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Guy Keith “Dudley” Carey, 104, dies
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Trotters open 2025 Ohio Sires Stakes for 2-year-olds Saturday at Scioto
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Takter, Gingras combine to take three at Breakfast With The Babies
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Draw reminder for MDSS finals
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Jennifer Main leads in Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series
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Maine pacing fillies highlight Cumberland weekend
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Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for July 12
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (July 12).