Lispatty (Mark MacDonald, $7.10) won the three-way scrum for the early lead, then took it from there Friday night, winning Yonkers Raceway’s $44,000 Filly and Mare Open Pace.
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Feelin Red Hot, Kayne Kauffman share Friday spotlight at Miami Valley
Feelin Red Hot (Chris Page) got back on the winning track capturing the $25,000 Mares Open Handicap Pace at Miami Valley Raceway on Friday night. Driver Kayne Kauffman also had a memorable evening scoring a hat trick with three horses, all from his own barn, to eclipse the lofty $20 million purse earnings plateau.
Rescheduling of NYSS 2019 race date announced
The New York Sire Stakes will have a change of date to a previously scheduled race day for the upcoming season.
Don’t Think Twice A gearing up for Matchmaker in Yonkers Open
Ask Andrew Harris about Don’t Think Twice A and two simple words come to mind: “Good mare.” Harris thinks she’s so good, he’s pointed the 6-year-old Armbro Operative mare to the Blue Chip Matchmaker Series at Yonkers Raceway. The Series begins March 15, and in preparation, Don’t Think Twice A will make her first start of the year in Friday night’s (March 1) $44,000 Filly and Mare Open Pace.
The Parlins remember Gee Gee Whiz
Gee Gee Whiz, a popular performer here at Cal Expo in his racing days, died Feb. 15, just shy of celebrating his 20th birthday.
St. Patrick’s Day open house workshop at Museum
Before heading to the Mid-Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade, join us at the Harness Racing Museum for our annual open house family workshop on Sunday (March 10) from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
The Big M’s great February eight
The Meadowlands is known for good business and good racing in the wintertime, but even the track’s biggest supporters — whether management or fan — might have been a tad surprised at how things transpired at the mile oval over the course of the eight racing programs during the month of February.
Miller-Tetrick Challenge, monster mandatory payout Sunday at Pompano
Pompano Park is readying for a blockbuster 12-race card on Sunday night (March 3) as the South Florida track will feature a mandatory payout of the Super Hi-5 along with the Miller-Tetrick Team Challenge.
Governor’s Cup and Three Diamonds will go as scheduled
Sponsors have rallied around the Grand Circuit stakes program at The Meadowlands, pledging their support for the upcoming season. As a result the Governor’s Cup and Three Diamonds freshman stakes will be raced as scheduled in November of 2019.
Pandy’s Picks: March 1 M
Bob Pandolfo offers his picks for the $50,000 Late Pick-4 at Meadowlands Racetrack on March 1, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.