Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Saturday night (Aug. 9).
Author: by Bob Pandolfo
Aaron Hall wins five at Topsham Fair
Topsham, ME – Driver Aaron Hall deftly transitioned from sickbed to multiple winner’s circle sessions on Thursday (Aug. 7) as one of Maine’s top-rated pilots celebrated a clean bill of health with a five-win performance at the Topsham Fair.
Adamczyk, Lee win Yonkers NAADA trots
Andrew Adamczyk and Joe Lee both rallied to wins by scant margins in their respective $13,100 divisions of the North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA) Trots at Yonkers Raceway on Thursday night (Aug. 7).
Bartlett wins six, favorites dominate NYSS at Batavia
Two $52,500 divisions of New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old pacing colts and geldings went postward at Batavia Downs on Thursday (Aug. 7) evening and there were no surprises as to who won those events as chalk bettors all went home happy. And between stakes and overnight victories, Jason Bartlett won a total of six races on Thursday.
Guaranteed wagers, FOX coverage for Dan Patch Stakes
The 32nd edition of the $300,000 Dan Patch Stakes presented by Indiana Standardbred Breed Development at Harrah’s Hoosier Park features a wealth of wagering opportunities throughout the 15-race card to go along with national television coverage on Friday (Aug. 8).
Longshot looks to continue recent success in Aldrich President’s Trot at Northfield
Northfield, OH – Following an injury in his 4-year-old season, it seemed a longshot that Longshot would make it back to the races, but with time, patience and resilience, the connections are starting to see the son of Long Tom looking like his old self heading into Saturday’s (Aug. 9) $100,000 Tom Aldrich President’s Trot at MGM Northfield Park.
Massive Speed survives squeaker at Topsham
The Pine Tree State’s sophomore pacing sensation, Massive Speed, eked out his sixth straight victory at the Topsham Fair on Thursday (Aug. 7) afternoon, with two of his colleagues trying valiantly to defeat him.
Karl to stand first season at stud in 2026
Crawford Farms, Christina and Nancy Takter, Black Horse Racing, and Bender Sweden Inc. are proud to announce that 2023 2-Year-Old Trotting Colt of the Year and 2024 Hambletonian winner Karl will stand his first season at stud in 2026.
Winner’s Circle Speed Sale deadline approaching
Breeders and consignors are advised that the deadline for entries for the 2025 Winner’s Circle Speed Sale is one week away, on Friday, Aug. 15.
Mother Mary dazzles with new Aces distaff record
Mother Mary stole the show at Running Aces on Thursday night (Aug. 7) with a sensational 5-1/2 length romp in 1:50.4 to become the fastest pacing mare ever at Running Aces.