New Jersey Maturity champion Voukefalas got a bit of class relief and returned to his winning ways after a three-race winless streak Saturday night (June 8) at The Meadowlands, taking the featured $18,000 high-end conditioned pace.
Author: by Dave Little, Meadowlands Media Relations
Bailey wins seven including features at Vernon
Driver Leon Bailey was in seventh heaven for the second time in his career as he won seven races including the co-features at Vernon Downs on Saturday (June 8).
Flemsteen and Tickertape Hanover take Scioto Opens
While some regulars that compete in the Eldorado Scioto Downs open events were missing in action this week, there was no shortage of good horses to race in those spots. On Friday, Flemsteen narrowly took the $26,000 Open Trot in 1:52.4, while Tickertape Hanover took the $23,000 Open II Pace on Saturday in 1:50.2.
More MADC action at Big M
On Saturday (June 8), it was once again perfect racing conditions at the Big M at the start of the card, which featured two MADC pace races and one trot race. This was the second night in a row that had two out of the three favorites made by the betting public not finish first under the wire.
Dancin Moon and What An Ocean View repeat as Buckeye Stallion Series winners
Dancin Moon and What An Ocean View were repeat Buckeye Stallion Series winners during second leg action for sophomore pacing males Saturday (June 8) at MGM Northfield Park.
Racing For Three rolls in $75,000 MGM Buckeye Distaff at MGM Northfield Park
Racing For Three made it four-for-four over the Home of the Flying Turns with a power-packed victory in the $75,000 MGM Buckeye Distaff at MGM Northfield Park on Saturday (June 8).
Tennessee Tom scores in Ohio Sires Stakes at MGM Northfield Park
A month off was no problem for 2023 Ohio freshman trotting champion Tennessee Tom as the son of Long Tom scored an impressive victory in the $100,000 Ohio Sires Stakes for 3-year-old colt and gelding trotters on Saturday (June 8) at MGM Northfield Park.
Little Rocket Man upsets in thrilling $200,000 Battle of Lake Erie
The old saying goes, “third time’s the charm,” and for Little Rocket Man, the third trip to the $200,000 Battle of Lake Erie was a winning one, as he scored an impressive upset victory on Saturday (June 8) at MGM Northfield Park.
Fan Hanover and Armbro Flight eliminations contested
The finalists for next Saturday’s Fan Hanover Stakes and Armbro Flight were determined Saturday night (June 8) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Field set for 41st Pepsi North America Cup
Captains Quarters, Funtime Bayama and Nijinsky captured Saturday night’s Pepsi North America Cup eliminations at Woodbine Mohawk Park.