Mossdale Ben N is now five-for-five in the U.S. and was one of three winners for driver Jordan Stratton in Monday’s (March 31) first round of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series at MGM Yonkers Raceway. For Once Inmy Life, Aardies Flash N, Verdun and Binge On Yankee were the other victors in their respective $50,000 groupings.
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Stratton pair favored in Borgata opener
When it comes to consistency, Cory Stratton has a formidable one-two punch in MGM Borgata Pacing Series hopefuls For Once Inmy Life and Chase H Hanover. The two horses have combined for 21 starts for the trainer and hit the board every time.
Sire Stakes atop Saturday Cal Expo marquee
Alien Art Form and Celebrity Status, who each have a big-money victory at this meet, eye a second trophy on Saturday night (March 29) in the $20,000 California Sire Stakes for the 4-year-old pacing males.
Batavia Downs seeks track supervisor
Batavia Downs is seeking an experienced track supervisor.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for March 29
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (March 29).
Baker, Sheridan win in Yonkers NAADA trots
Bruce Baker lasted from pillar to post and Yogi Sheridan charged into action late to win their respective $13,100 divisions of the North American Amateur Drivers Association trot at Yonkers Raceway on Thursday night (March 27).
Ciavardini in his ‘happy place’ with horses
Bob Ciavardini was in his mid-30s when he stepped away from harness racing to focus on a new career and raise a family. Never in the ensuing years did he ever really think about returning, but upon retiring, it didn’t take long for him to reconsider. And now, more than three decades since he left, Ciavardini is relishing every opportunity to take the stage for his second act in the sport.
Pick-5 carryover and guaranteed pool on Friday at Yonkers
In addition to the opening leg of the Blue Chip Matchmaker Series, Friday night’s (March 28) card at MGM Yonkers Raceway now has a $6,108.01 carryover and a $20,000 guaranteed pool in the Pick-5 after that wager wasn’t hit on Thursday night (March 27).
Dilloian duo set for Matchmaker
Lydeo is a relative newcomer in trainer Doug Dilloian Jr.’s stable, but the 6-year-old female pacer has made a favorable impression in a short period of time. “She’s just one of those horses that never has a bad day,” Dilloian said. “And if I’m having a bad day, she makes my day better.”
Overthemoonforyou in Cal Expo spotlight
Overthemoonforyou, who is having a sensational meet, eyes a third California Sire Stakes victory in Friday night’s (March 28) $20,000 feature for the 4-year-old pacing mares at Cal Expo.