Big Al M returned to his winning ways last week, after a dry spell going back to September. However, this week the veteran trotter has been saddled with post position eight in the $5,500 top trot on Saturday (Nov. 22) at First Tracks Cumberland.
Author: by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland
‘Dajudge’ lays down the law in Exit 16W sweep at Big M
Herecomesdajudge sentenced his foes to also-ran status Thursday night (Nov. 20) in the $27,500 Exit 16W Pop Up Series final, completing a three-race sweep of the event for trotters 4 years old and younger at The Meadowlands.
Foster sweeps Rosecroft features
Russell Foster drove three winners on the Thursday (Nov. 20) harness racing program at Rosecroft Raceway, including the winners of both $9,000 features.
Muskateer Hanover captures Blue Hen Open at Dover
Muskateer Hanover wired the field and won the $28,500 Blue Hen Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Thursday night (Nov. 20).
Career development: Boyd hopes for more success with NJSDF trio at Meadowlands
Braxten Boyd, who has already set a career high for purses this season and is approaching his best for wins, will look to remain on a roll when he drives in three of the four New Jersey Standardbred Development Fund finals for 2-year-old trotters and pacers Saturday (Nov. 22) at the Meadowlands.
Pollack newcomers set for Progress Pace elims
When it comes to buying racehorses, Tom Pollack doesn’t often swing for the fences, generally opting to purchase established performers rather than yearlings, but that approach can still result in knocking one out of the park.
Top 10: Miki And Minnie, Lexus Kody, Super Chapter improve positions
Miki And Minnie, Lexus Kody and Super Chapter all posted wins in last week’s stakes action, and all three improved their positions in the Top 10 of the Week 23 edition of the Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll released Wednesday.
Meadowlands Racetrack open Sunday
With no NFL game at MetLife Stadium this weekend, the Meadowlands Racetrack is open for simulcasting Sunday (Nov. 23) at 11 a.m.
Navy Blue captures Dover Open Trot again
Navy Blue set sail and won the $25,000 Open Trot at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night, giving him back-to-back victories in the event.
Thanksgiving draw schedule for Bally’s Dover
Bally’s Dover will be dark on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27. Here is the adjusted draw schedule for Monday, Nov. 24, through Friday, Nov. 28.