A pair of $20,000 Park MGM Pace eliminations for 3-year-old fillies kicked off Friday’s (June 23) card at MGM Yonkers Raceway, and Earthwindfire and Ucandoit Blue Chip would pick up the victories.
Category: GC_Results
It’s My Show wins 40th Pepsi North America Cup
Showcasing one of the deepest fields in its storied history, the 40th edition of the C$1 million Pepsi North America Cup produced an instant classic on Saturday night (June 17) at Woodbine Mohawk Park. Featuring several horses coming into the premier North American event for 3-year-old pacers on top of their respective games, the stage was set for a compelling showdown under the lights on a picture-perfect night. The eventual star of the show, It’s My Show (above), used a combination of grit and gumption to get the job done in 1:47.2 in front of a loud and appreciative crowd.
Sylvia Hanover simply sensational in Fan Hanover
She didn’t have the best trip, but that certainly didn’t deter filly Sylvia Hanover in the C$420,000 Fan Hanover final, for 3-year-old pacing fillies, part of the stakes-laden North America Cup undercard Saturday night (June 17) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Southwind Coors prevails in emotional Goodtimes nail-biter
For the second time since the Goodtimes Trot was introduced 19 years ago, John Bax presented the trophy for the race named in honor of his career-changing horse to himself and his partners. That honor was courtesy of Southwind Coors in an exciting C$250,000 Goodtimes final, for 3-year-old trotting colts, Saturday (June 17) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Refined rallies for Armbro Flight upset
As Bella Bellini bounded to the lead in the closing stages of the mile, she had a swiftly surging challenge from Refined she could not turn away, leaving the Virgil Morgan Jr. trainee to land a 7-1 upset in the C$210,000 Armbro Flight final on Saturday (June 17) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Herodotus, Commander Frank win Currier & Ives splits
Herodotus kicked past world champion Rumble Strips in the Lightning Lane to capture a division of Saturday’s (June 17) Currier & Ives at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows. Commander Frank took the other split of the $95,790 stakes for 3-year-old colt and gelding trotters.
Grace Hill rewrites Canadian record book in Roses Are Red
Driver Doug McNair found his way back to the winner’s circle with Grace Hill, who powered to a stakes, track and Canadian record 1:47.4 mile in the C$305,000 Roses Are Red final on Saturday night (June 17) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Abuckabett Hanover takes Mohawk Gold Cup
Abuckabett Hanover, in rein to Andy McCarthy, took the top prize in the C$100,000 Mohawk Gold Cup, a race that saw a two-horse spill early in the homestretch.
‘Jiggy’ jogs in Graduate at Big M
Jiggy Jog S lived up to her resume – as well as the 1-5 odds on the tote board – during an easy score in the $75,000 second leg of the Graduate Series for 4-year-old trotters at the Meadowlands Friday night (June 16).
Girl power in $200,000 Battle of Lake Erie at MGM Northfield Park
Many storylines were in play leading to Saturday’s (June 10) Battle of Lake Erie. The most significant storyline of the week happened to be Lauren Tritton, as she would try to become not only the first female to participate in Northfield’s storied event but the first to win it. Tritton proved naysayers of her talent wrong with a heart-stopping performance, scoring an impressive win with Lochinvar Art A.