Mary Kat ($8.80) was the “cat’s meow” in Buffalo Raceway’s $11,000 pace for fillies and mares on Wednesday afternoon (May 7) as she beat American Jazz by 2-1/2 lengths in a season’s best of 1:55.4 over a fast track.
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‘Curdy’ aims to make some cheddar in Matchmaker final
Talk Curdy To Me needed a win in the last preliminary round of the Blue Chip Matchmaker Series to qualify for the final, and the 5-year-old mare delivered. Now, she will attempt to cash in on that performance in Friday’s (May 9) Grade 1 final, which goes for a purse of $490,000 at MGM Yonkers Raceway.
Buter wins five qualifiers at Pocono
Tyler Buter, who has been the leading driver at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania during the afternoon and evening pari-mutuel racing, decided to extend his dominance to the mornings as well, as he won five qualifying races at the northeast Pennsylvania oval on Wednesday (May 7), guiding three of trainer Hunter Oakes’ four victorious charges and also doubling for trainer John Butenschoen.
Battlin Bob preparing for 3-year-old debut
The Spring Previews at the Illinois State Fairgrounds for ICF 3-year-olds and upward pacers and trotters are only a week away. It’s our first chance for the 2025 harness racing season to watch ICF horses compete. Among the many prairie-state horses in training for their first start of the season on Tuesday (May 13) at Springfield is the well-regarded youngster Battlin Bob, the current pride of the Walker family.
Keg Stand soars in Oak Grove Open Trot
Working a second-over trip, Keg Stand struck at the most opportune time to scoot away from his competition and notch a 1:53.3 win in the $33,000 Open Handicap Trot at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Tuesday afternoon (May 6).
Grandeur Seelster upsets at Harrington; Hundertpfund wins 2,000th
George and Tina Dennis and Mark Stonesifer’s Grandeur Seelster ($82.00, Ross Wolfenden) was a long shot winner in Tuesday’s (May 6) $18,000 Mares Open Pace at Harrington Raceway, covering the mile in 1:54.2.
Nine in a row at Pocono for Chapolier
Chapolier has now won every one of his nine 2025 starts at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, making a hard trip from the outside post eight look easy as he won Tuesday (May 6) in 1:54.3 over a track rated sloppy.
Secret Agent Man impressive in Philadelphia qualifier
At a time of year when many stakes 3-year-olds are making their way back to the racetrack, it was the more seasoned performers who made the best showings during Tuesday (May 5) qualifiers at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
Lyin’ Eyes rolls in Oak Grove distaff; handle record broken
Joey Putnam took the initiative with 7-2 third choice Lyin’ Eyes and rated a powerful mile to hold on for the 1:53.3 victory in the $33,000 Fillies & Mares Open Pace on what became a record-breaking day at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Monday (May 5).
Itsrockandroll A back in Harrington Winner’s Circle
Elizabeth and Bret Brittingham’s Itsrockandroll A ($13.40, Allan Davis) was a 1:52.2 winner in the featured $18,000 Open Monday (May 5) at Harrington Raceway.