The Grand Circuit weekend kicks off on Friday (June 21) at Yonkers Raceway, with a pair of $25,000 eliminations in the MGM Grand Messenger Stakes, the first leg of the Pacing Triple Crown for 3-year-olds. There is also a single $25,000 elimination in the MGM Yonkers Trot, the first leg of the Trotting Triple Crown for 3-year-olds.
Author: by Paul Ramlow, publicity director, the Grand Circuit
Robert Scarr, 77, dies
Former USTA member Robert Scarr, 77, died June 17, 2024, in Franklin Township, N.J.
Sinatra De Vie victorious in Ocean encore
Two weeks ago, Sinatra De Vie sustained a first-over attack to wear down Coventry Hall. Wednesday’s (June 19) $10,000 Open Trot at Ocean Downs was the stage for a resounding encore performance from the 4-year-old Southwind Frank gelding, who employed identical tactics against the same pacesetting rival and achieved an identical result, defeating Coventry Hall in 1:54.3 for his second win in as many tries this meet.
Wally Hennessey: Kid in a candy store on Legends Day
The appeal of connecting with harness racing stars at Clinton Raceway’s Legends Day event on June 30 isn’t exclusive to fans. Wally Hennessey sees himself as a bit of a kid in the candy store, too.
Vernon welcomes NYSS sophomore pacing fillies Friday
Vernon Downs plays host to two divisions of the New York Sire Stakes for 3-year-old pacing fillies on Friday (June 21).
Gillespie promoted to Woodbine Standardbred Race Secretary
Woodbine Entertainment today announced the promotion of Jim Gillespie to Standardbred Race Secretary at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
OHHA Freshman Focus to feature Cory Deyermand
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will feature the 2-year-olds in training from the Cory Deyermand Stable in this week’s edition of Freshman Focus.
The ‘Duke’ hopes to rule in Yonkers Trot elimination
Duke Of Walner will head to Friday’s lone MGM Yonkers Trot elimination looking for his first win of the season, and trainer/co-owner Lucas Wallin hopes the trip to MGM Yonkers Raceway coupled with several equipment changes can help the colt get the job done.
Ynotthishos surges to victory in Running Aces feature
The feature on Tuesday night (June 18) at Running Aces was the $15,500 Open Handicap Pace, which boasted a full field of nine very talented pacers.