Two divisions of the New York Sire Stakes for 3-year-old trotting colts and geldings will be contested at Vernon Downs on Friday (May 10).
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Post Time lineup announced for Thursday
Post Time with Mike and Mike presented by the USTA/BetAmerica, is excited to announce the line-up for Thursday morning (May 9) at 10:30 a.m. They will be joined by Dr. Jeffrey Greenstein, Greg Blanchard, Greg Gangle, Brett Miller, and Jim Miller.
Gingras looking forward to World Driving Championship
Yannick Gingras is looking forward to having a good time when he participates in the World Driving Championship, which will be held May 24-31 in Sweden. But the U.S. representative knows that for all the fun, it won’t take long for his competitive instincts to kick into high gear. “Right around the first race,” Gingras said with a laugh. “I’m very competitive. No doubt, I’m not going there to finish second; I want to go there and try to win it. But I want to embrace the whole thing.”
Phaetosive’s full brother Explosivebreakaway wins Pocono qualifier
His full sister Phaetosive was an impressive winner in a qualifier on Saturday (May 4), and now the Explosive Matter–Phaeton gelding Explosivebreakaway has shown he may be ready for an outstanding year in 2019.
SBOANJ and TrotPAC thank supporters
The SBOANJ and TrotPAC would like to thank those who supported TrotPAC’s efforts these past few years as our industry struggled.
Gofundme account set up for Jimmer Croll
A Gofundme account has been set up for Jimmer Croll, who sustained a major heart attack while at work. His family has been in the Standardbred business for the last 50-plus years and more recently he, along with his mother, wife, and daughter, have worked at Vernon Downs.
Reynolds Memorial stakes in Grand Circuit spotlight
Yonkers Raceway on Saturday night (May 11) will host two divisions in the $48,500 W.N. Reynolds Memorial for 3-year-old male pacers and two divisions in the $43,600 W.N. Reynolds Memorial for 3-year-old filly pacers.
Bettor’s Up closes well for Pocono feature tally
The Bettor’s Delight mare Bettor’s Up made her debut for Nick Surick a successful one, sweeping wide off cover and taking the $17,500 distaff pacing feature in the Tuesday (May 7) twilight at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono in 1:51.4.
Yonkers hosts season-opening $163,499 NYSS Joe Goldstein Trot
New York Sire Stakes season began Tuesday night (May 7), with Yonkers Raceway hosting the $163,499 Joe Goldstein Trot for 3-year-old fillies. The lasses went as three divisions, two six-horse fields (purses $54,833 each) and a five-horse event at $1,000 less.
Empress Deo & Allan Davis dominate afternoon at Harrington
Harrington, DE – Legacy Racing of Delaware’s Empress Deo ($6.20, Allan Davis) was a 1:55.1 winner in the $16,000 Mares Open Tuesday (May 7) at Harrington Raceway.