Refined has been on a tear at Eldorado Scioto Downs since starting back after a winter layoff.
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Boyd wins six; Talbotcreekwhiskey takes series final at Tioga
Leading driver Braxten Boyd continues to impress as he won six of the 10 races at Tioga Downs on Friday (June 27) and Talbotcreekwhiskey captured the $24,000 Jack Rossi Claiming Series Pace final.
New York New York Mile contests taken by Shes A Shoe In, Monalishi
Three-year-old trotting fillies were in action on Friday night (June 27) at MGM Yonkers Raceway as Shes A Shoe In and Monalishi emerged with victories from a pair of Grade 3 $60,000 New York New York Mile sections.
Twisted Destiny victorious in MGM Grand Messenger Stakes
Dexter Dunn completed a sweep of the Triple Crown opening leg races at MGM Yonkers Raceway on Friday night (June 27) when he guided Twisted Destiny to victory in the $200,000 Grade 2 MGM Grand Messenger Stakes for 3-year-old male pacers.
Super Chapter leads Melander-trained exacta in MGM Yonkers Trot
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.
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).