Joxter (Dan Daley) and Syracuse Express (John MacDonald) captured the features at Vernon Downs on Saturday (May 18).
Author: by John Horne, for Vernon Downs
Woogen, Altig Star in USHDC action at Shenandoah
It is said that, back in the 1920’s, the term “it takes two to tango” was first put on the map with many meanings throughout the years.
One such meaning has to do with “success” and Shenandoah Racing Director Dee Lineweaver and the United States Harness Drivers Club (USHDC) were the “two to tango” in ensuring the success of their 2024 harness racing meeting, the competitive success of the USDHC and the success that many worthy area charitable organizations shared and enjoyed during the season.
Verruso, Sheridan victorious in AHDC Trots
Anthony Verruso and Yogi Sheridan both scored front-stepping wins in taking their respective $9,000 divisions for the American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) Trot at Freehold Raceway on Saturday (May 18).
Lexus Witha View A shines at Cumberland
Veteran pacer Lexus Witha View A let his back class shine through to prevail in a photo finish victory in Saturday’s (May 18) $6,000 featured pace at Cumberland Raceway.
Little Rocket Man rocks at Scioto
Little Rocket Man “rocketed” to the lead late in the stretch to win the $27,000 open pace on Saturday (May 18) at Eldorado Scioto Downs in 1:49.4.
MADC in action Saturday at The Meadowlands
With just the MADC 2 added on Saturday night (May 18), this race featured everything from lead changes to an exciting stretch duel to the second longest shot on the board winning.
Pool shots highlight Saturday program at MGM Northfield Park
Saturday (May 18) proved to be a very profitable night for a few select bettors, with one single ticket taking down the early Pick-4, the Pick-5, and the Pick-6 at MGM Northfield Park.
Jiggy Jog S rolls in Big M’s Cutler
Jiggy Jog S picked up right where she left off.
The 2023 Breeders Crown and FanDuel winner, who finished off last year with a four-race win streak, extended her success to five victories in a row Saturday (May 18) night at The Meadowlands by taking the first major event on The Big M’s bloated stakes calendar, the $145,150 Arthur J. Cutler Memorial for open trotters.
Vel Mr Nice Guy rolls in Buffalo feature
Vel Mr Nice Guy ($10.40) wasn’t very nice to his competition in Buffalo Raceway’s $14,000 Open Pace on Saturday night (May 18) as he pounded the field into submission with a 3-3/4 length victory over Lip Reader A in 1:53. over the fast track.
Captain Albano returns as a winner at Pocono
Captain Albano, last year’s champion two-year-old pacing colt, made his 2024 debut a success when he captured one of four divisions of the $157,776 Pennsylvania Sire Stakes second preliminary at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Saturday (May 18) afternoon.