Aaron Merriman has never won at the Meadowlands, was in a bit of a lull in July, and is about to drive a huge longshot in the biggest race of his life at the Big M.
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Archangel in top form for Cashman final
Archangel’s world-record 1:50 performance in last week’s John Cashman Jr. Memorial eliminations might have surprised some observers, but not his driver, Yannick Gingras.
Harness Racing Notebook: Campbell out for another Hambo
John Campbell will try to extend his record for Hambletonian wins to seven when he drives Nuncio in Saturday’s 89th edition of the trotting classic. The Hall of Famer has a legitimate chance to win the race, even with prohibitive favorite Father Patrick in the field, but that’s not what makes Campbell most happy.
World champion Cooler Schooner seeks Oaks crown
She is the fastest 2-year-old trotter of all-time regardless of surface or gender, plus a full sister to the 2009 Hambletonian Oaks and Breeders Crown victress Broadway Schooner, but Cooler Schooner is still seeking her first triumph of 2014.
Johansson prepares for Hambletonian with Resolve
The fact that trainer Nancy Johansson will make her Hambletonian debut against her dad, Hall of Fame trainer Jimmy Takter, is one of the big storylines entering Saturday’s race. And while Johansson understands and appreciates the interest, it’s not something that’s really on her mind. Especially since, hey, there will be other trainers there too!
Living the dream with Captaintreacherous
The $257,700 U.S. Pacing Championship will provide the stage for nine of the finest in the older pacing division to do battle on Hambletonian Day at The Meadowlands. A testament to the quality of the group is the fact that the combined career earnings of these nine pacers is in excess of $20 million.
Svanstedt has high hopes for Centurion ATM in Peter Haughton
Centurion ATM is the type of horse that seems ready to step up when it’s time to race. The 2-year-old trotter didn’t do much to impress trainer Ake Svanstedt before beginning his rookie campaign, but Svanstedt has been happy with the colt since he started going behind the gate.
Smedshammer seeks second Hambletonian title with Royal Ice
On Sunday, two days before the box closed on the $1 million Hambletonian, owner Marc Goldberg had a conversation with his trainer Trond Smedshammer about Royal Ice.
Mazza will stake his luck against all odds
Mario Mazza figures he has always been a lucky guy. He hopes his luck is on full display in Saturday’s $1 million Hambletonian at Meadowlands Racetrack.
Pierce and Sweet Lou have been unbeatable
Sweet Lou and driver Ron Pierce have teamed to win seven consecutive races, but Pierce believes he deserves none of the credit for the hot streak. He also believes the best is yet to come.