Captain Albano had to work to get to the front, but once he got there, he never relinquished control, winning Friday night’s (May 8) Grade 2 $478,000 MGM Borgata Pacing Series final at MGM Yonkers Raceway over the mile and a quarter distance in 2:21.4 for driver Todd McCarthy and trainer Noel Daley.
Category: Grand Circuit Results
Tarapasta topples favorites in MGM Ursula McIntyre Series final
Tarapasta looked hopelessly boxed in coming into the homestretch, but Matt Kakaley was able to find a seam at the head of the stretch, and the 6-year-old Downbytheseaside mare kicked into overdrive to capture Friday’s (May 8) $456,000 Grade 2 MGM Ursula McIntyre Series final at MGM Yonkers Raceway at a stunning 25-1.
‘Punk’ Magic in stretch, takes Dexter Cup at Big M
Magic Punk had a superb season at 2 for trainer Ake Svanstedt, winning half of his eight starts as well as finishing second to division standouts Apex and Ardonne in the Peter Haughton and William Wellwood, respectively.
Brandon Blvd an easy winner in the Paul Revere Pace at Plainridge
Brandon Blvd (Downbytheseaside-Alexis Faith) made his first start of 2026 a winning one after cruising to an impressive victory in the G3 $100,000 Paul Revere Pace at Plainridge Park on Saturday (May 2) afternoon.
Smooth sailing for Silk Cloud A in McIntyre
Silk Cloud A and driver Lauren Tritton found the winner’s circle for the first time in this year’s MGM Ursula McIntyre Series in fourth-round action at MGM Yonkers Raceway on Friday night (April 17). The 8-year-old imported daughter of Shadow Play stormed past 6-5 favorite Coastal Babe N nearing the wire and went on to a 1:51.4 victory in the $50,000 event.
Three horses repeat in MGM Borgata Pacing Series
Soho Firestone A, Huntinthelastdolar and Donegal Luther N improved to two-for-two in this year’s MGM Borgata Pacing Series after victories in their respective $50,000 splits on Monday (April 6) at MGM Yonkers Raceway. Captain Albano, who was third in his race a week ago, took the remaining test.
Always Bstunning N shines in MGM Ursula McIntyre
Always Bstunning N was put into action in the early stages and posted a major upset, handing Louies Girl N, who had previously been unbeaten in North America, her first defeat in capturing the first of four $50,000 divisions in the second leg of the MGM Ursula McIntyre Pacing Series at MGM Yonkers Raceway on Friday night (April 3).
Bartlett triples to begin MGM Borgata Pacing Series
Driver Jason Bartlett won three of the five $50,000 divisions of the first round of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series on Monday night (March 30) at MGM Yonkers Raceway with Soho Firestone A, Redwood Hanover and Huntinthelastdolar. Donegal Luther N and Chase H Hanover won the remaining splits.
Louies Girl N romps in McIntyre Series to keep perfect U.S. record intact
It pays to have power, and that’s exactly what Louies Girl N had in her arsenal in the first leg of the MGM Ursula McIntyre Pacing Series at MGM Yonkers Raceway on Friday night (March 27).
Fallout stuns at 20-1 in Progress photo
Fallout overcame failing cover on the far turn and rallied to narrowly prevail in a four-horse photo finish in the $274,720 Grade 2 Progress Pace, for 3-year-olds, on Wednesday (Nov. 26) at Bally’s Dover, pulling a 20-1 upset in the act.