Örjan Kihlström will hope the third time’s the charm when he drives Sweden’s Hail Mary in Saturday’s $1 million MGM Yonkers International Trot, but with a challenging starting spot, he readily admitted it might require a bit of good fortune.
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Periculum aims for International glory
The most recent horse to represent the U.S. and win the MGM Yonkers International Trot, Resolve in 2016, captured the million-dollar race in his first start after winning the Maple Leaf Trot. Periculum, one of two horses representing the U.S. in Saturday’s edition of the invitational event, will attempt to do the same.
Top Jug Contenders: Week 5
For the next two weeks, Little Brown Jug Publicity Director Jay Wolf will rank the top 10 horses eligible for the 79th edition of the $800,000 (est.) Little Brown Jug, to be contested on Sept. 19.
Posts drawn for $1 million Yonkers International Trot
Jiggy Jog S, who has raced in North America throughout her career but will represent her native Sweden, drew post position four and was made the 5-2 morning line favorite for Saturday’s (Sept. 7) $1 million MGM Yonkers International Trot.
Legendary Hanover, Nijinsky to square off in Simcoe
This season’s top two sophomore pacing colts are set to clash in Saturday’s (Sept. 7) C$167,000 Simcoe Stakes at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Logan Park continues to make his mark
Rob Fellows had circled Hip #54 in his notebook well before the tall, sleek horse set foot into the sales ring. It was a moment he had anticipated and prepared for, the one when the trotter who would become known as Logan Park entered the building at the London Select Yearling Sale in October 2019.
Determination fuels ‘Ardan’ success
When owner Bill Peshina bought Irish-bred pacer Oakwood Ardan in late December, he said he was just hoping for a nice racehorse he could watch every week and be proud of. Eight months and 10 wins later, Peshina added, “He’s sure done that for me.” Oakwood Ardan, trained by Robert Cleary, will make his next start Saturday in the C$540,000 Canadian Pacing Derby at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
It’s My Show seeks more Mohawk magic in Pacing Derby
Although his first three years on the Grand Circuit left his connections wanting more at times, there is no doubt It’s My Show knows how to captivate an audience on the big stage.
Woodbine Mohawk Park hosts Grand Circuit action this week
Grand Circuit racing will take place at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Friday (Aug. 23) and Saturday (Aug. 24).
R Dutchess out to reign in Peaceful Way
After taking her Peaceful Way Stakes elimination with one of the fastest win times ever by a 2-year-old female trotter in Canada — only Special Way, Mission Brief and Manchego have been quicker — R Dutchess will look to duplicate her mother’s accomplishment by capturing Saturday’s (Aug. 24) C$390,000 final at Woodbine Mohawk Park.