Super Chapter made a break when he raced at MGM Yonkers Raceway in last year’s New York Sire Stakes final, but Dexter Dunn took no chances of a repeat of that performance, taking the prohibitive favorite in Friday’s $300,000 Grade 2 MGM Yonkers Trot well off-the-pace at the outset but still having plenty in reserve to secure a 1:54.3 victory in the opening leg of the Trotting Triple Crown.
Author: from Yonkers Raceway Media Relations
Getting their kicks with Dial Square S
When it comes to getting their kicks, longtime friends Lars Nilsson and Stefan Andersson turn to the Premier League’s Arsenal Football Club and harness racing. The two Swedes have even managed to combine their passions.
Matching Funds Grant winners announced
The weather is hot, the 2-year-olds are making their way to the races, and fair racing is in full swing. The USTA Matching Funds Grant Program, now in its 19th year, has awarded 13 fairs funding to help market and promote county fair harness racing programs.
Busy ‘Breakfast’ at the Big M
Breakfast With The Babies, sponsored by Fashion Farms, got underway at 9 a.m. on a slightly overcast and comparably chilly Friday morning at The Meadowlands. The temperature was a comfortable 68f and the track fast to begin as the flags wafted lazily in a slight breeze. Larry Fox was on hand to call the action, which included 20 races for 2-year-olds and three qualifiers.
Postponement at Marion County (KY) Fair
Due to torrential downpours and unsafe track conditions, the remaining five races from Friday’s (June 27) program at the Marion County Fair have been postponed until 9 a.m. Saturday (June 28).
Beltrami bags Yonkers NAADA trot
Tony Beltrami converted a pocket trip to a winner’s circle visit with even-money chalk Windsong Pioneer in the lone $13,400 division of the North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA) Trot at MGM Yonkers Raceway on Thursday night (June 26).
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for June 28
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (June 28).
Big six-figure weekend on tap at Cumberland
A host of late closing series finals and consolations, coupled with a pair of Maine Sire Stakes events, add up to nearly $150,000 in total purses over this weekend’s harness racing at Maine’s Cumberland Raceway. The action starts on Friday afternoon (June 27) with 10 races and rolls on through Saturday (June 28) with a full 11-race program of big purses.
Horseman info for Red Mile
Welcome back to The Red Mile 2025 racing season! The gates will be open July 1 for moving in. Please confirm you have been approved for stalls.
$5,000 Pick-5 guaranteed pool at Cumberland Friday
First Tracks Cumberland is pleased to announce a $5,000 Pick-5 guarantee on Friday (June 27) in races three through seven. The popular wager has an attractive 16% takeout on the 50-cent minimum bet.