While the Canadian Pacing Derby didn’t require eliminations, there is no shortage of star power this weekend at Woodbine Mohawk Park as Grand Circuit stakes action heats up in a big way over the Friday (Aug. 23) and Saturday (Aug. 24) cards.
Category: Grand Circuit News
No eliminations needed for Canadian Pacing Derby
This year’s Canadian Pacing Derby at Woodbine Mohawk Park will not require eliminations after 11 older pacers were entered on Tuesday.
Vernissage Grif joins MGM Yonkers International Trot field
The field for the $1 million MGM Yonkers International Trot continues to take shape and Monday (Aug. 19) Yonkers Raceway officially announced the addition of Vernissage Grif as a second Italian representative.
Young hopes for best effort from It’s My Show
Harness racing owner and breeder Richard Young is hoping for a big effort from his million-dollar winning pacer It’s My Show (Sweet Lou) in Sunday’s C$200,000 Prix d’Ete at the Hippodrome 3R in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec.
Jiggy Jog and Castor The Star join MGM Yonkers International Trot field
A pair of Swedish breds — Jiggy Jog and Castor The Star — have received the fourth and fifth invitations for the $1 million MGM Yonkers International Trot. The 1-1/4 mile event is slated for Sept. 7 over the historic oval at Yonkers Raceway.
Svanstedt stars set for Sun Stakes Saturday
The last time Ake Svanstedt sat behind Warrawee Michelle he became the first trainer-driver to win the Hambletonian Oaks in 35 years. On Saturday, the two will go to work together again in the $250,000 Delmonica Hanover at Mohegan Pennsylvania’s Pocono Downs, where Svanstedt will aim for a second straight victory in the event for 3-year-old female trotters.
Denmark standout Get A Wish back for 2024 MGM Yonkers International Trot
Get A Wish made the long journey to compete in the $1 million MGM Yonkers International Trot in 2023 only to fall victim to a bad trip. His connections are hoping for better luck after receiving the third invitation to the Sept. 7 event.
Prix d’Été attracts top 4-year-olds
A full field of eight 4-year-old pacers will compete Sunday (Aug. 18) at Hippodrome 3R in the return of the Prix d’Été Grand Circuit race, which carries a purse of C$200,000.
Eliminations set for Wellwood and Peaceful Way
Grand Circuit season at Woodbine Mohawk Park launches this Saturday night (Aug. 17) with the eliminations for the William Wellwood Memorial and Peaceful Way.
Vivid Wise As pulls out of MGM Yonkers International Trot; Capital Mail takes his place
Vivid Wise As, the 2023 MGM Yonkers International Trot winner and first horse to receive an invitation to the exclusive $1 million event at Yonkers Raceway, will not be able to defend his title and will be replaced by fellow Italian representative Capital Mail.