Jordan Stratton’s Saturday night (March 30) at Yonkers Raceway began with a bummer, as former George Morton Levy Memorial Pacing Series winner Bit Of A Legend N was scratched with what trainer Peter Tritton described as “a serious quarter crack. It’s going to take some time.” Undaunted, Stratton won two of the evening’s five $50,000 third-round events, both with certified Free-For-All bombardiers.
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Highalator crushes again at Big M
For a second straight start, no one could go with Highalator at The Meadowlands. The 5-year-old son of Somebeachsomewhere-Higher And Higher, who was an easy winner in his Big M seasonal debut a week ago at the tough non-winners of $17,500 level in 1:50.2, was even better Saturday night (March 30), bumping up in class yet managing to still be a dominant force in the Preferred for pacers, which for the first time since multiple increases at the Meadowlands, sported a purse of $30,000.
Mykindachip, Sectionline Bigry splash to impressive wins at Miami Valley
Despite heavy rainfall and strong winds, veteran pacing warrior Mykindachip (Chris Page) turned back eight rivals to capture the Saturday night (March 30) $25,000 Open I feature at Miami Valley Raceway.
Stars Align A records Open Pace victory at Saratoga
Stars Align A (Art Major) recorded his first local Open Pace victory on Saturday night (March 30) at Saratoga Casino Hotel.
$2.8 million wagered on Woodbine Standardbred Jackpot Hi-5
Horseplayers wagered a record $2.8 million on Saturday’s Jackpot Hi-5 mandatory payout at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Pappy Go Go scores in 1:52 at Pocono
Pappy Go Go posted the fastest trotting time in North America during 2019 when he won in 1:52 on Saturday night (March 30) at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono. And his backstory is almost as impressive as the speed he showed in his 12-3/4 length victory.
Manceiver returns victorious at Buffalo Raceway
Manceiver wasted no time in re-establishing himself at Buffalo Raceway as he wired the field in 1:56.4 over the sloppy track in the $11,000 Class AA Open Handicap Pace on a rainy Saturday night (March 30).
Harrah’s Hoosier Park announces $30,000 guaranteed Pick-4 for Thursday
After a successful opening night of the 2019 live harness racing season on Friday (March 29), Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino has announced a $30,000 guaranteed Pick-4 sequence when live racing resumes on Thursday (April 4).
Silva wins third leg of GSY Spring Series
With the warm spring weather around the corner, the action in the GSY Series is heating up. Ten pacers went to post Friday night (March 29) at The Meadowlands and all horses found a seat as they charged into the first turn.
Pandy’s Picks: March 30 M
Bob Pandolfo offers his picks for the $50,000 Late Pick-4 at Meadowlands Racetrack on March 30, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program. Meadowlands Pick-4, Races 8-11, Saturday, March 30,…