One of MGM Northfield Park’s signature low takeout wagers has eluded bettors for two straight programs, leaving a significant opportunity for a score on Tuesday (May 30).
Author: by Michael Carter, for MGM Northfield Park
Vivians Dream hopes for deja vu at Buffalo
Deja vu. That is what Vivians Dream is hoping for when she kicks off her 3-year-old campaign on Wednesday afternoon (May 31) in the New York Sire Stakes at Buffalo Raceway.
Mcseaside sets track record in Ohio Sires Stakes at Scioto
Mcseaside took the second division of the Ohio Sires Stakes for 3-year-old filly pacers on Monday (May 29) at Eldorado Scioto Down in track record fashion. The Ron Burke trainee won in 1:49.4; the previous track record of 1:50.1 was set in 2020 by Mcmarkle Sparkle.
Keg Stand matches track record in Kentucky Sire Stakes final
Driver Yannick Gingras masterfully rated the mile with 7-5 favorite Keg Stand, who scored a measured victory by a neck in the $150,000 Kentucky Sire Stakes final for 4-year-old trotting horses and geldings — one of four $150,000 finals contested on Monday (May 29) at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming and Hotel.
Two new series upcoming at MGM Yonkers Raceway
MGM Yonkers Raceway has added two more Can You Go the Distance Series events to the condition sheets.
Special Memorial Day card at Scioto Downs
Eldorado Scioto Downs is hosting a special Memorial Day race card with 16 races on Monday (May 29) with a 5:50 p.m. first post.
Ohio Sires Stakes highlight Memorial Day card at Eldorado Scioto Downs
Ohio Sires Stakes second leg action for sophomore filly pacers and trotters will highlight Memorial Day racing at Eldorado Scioto Downs. Two $55,000 divisions for filly pacers and one division of filly trotters going for $100,000 will be contested.
Flemsteen, Carolina Beach score in co-featured events at MGM Northfield Park
The co-featured $20,000 Open Trot has been a race not to miss as of late at MGM Northfield Park, and on Sunday (May 28) that was no different as Flemsteen made things look easy, closing from off the pace to win by a nose.
Crysta’s Legacy repeats in Buckeye Stallion Series action
Three-year-old filly trotters were back in Buckeye Stallion Series action Sunday night (May 28) at MGM Northfield Park. Four of the five first leg winners were back, but only Crysta’s Legacy was able to find the winner’s circle.
Iron Sharpens Iron remains razor sharp at Running Aces
Iron Sharpens Iron was as sharp as ever on Sunday (May 28) at Running Aces and easily dominated the first Minnesota-sired trotting event of the season. He was sent off as the 1-10 favorite in the $22,000 event.