Jason Bartlett had six consecutive victories on Wednesday night (April 2) at MGM Yonkers Raceway, including a trio of tallies in the opening leg of the John Brennan Trotting Series. Each of the series races went for a purse of $30,000.
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Bella Artiste surges, wins Dover series final
Bella Artiste benefited from an early speed duel and won the $51,750 final of a late-closing series for Delaware-eligible 3-year-old pacing fillies at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday night (April 2).
Oaxacan Dream N puts it together at Buffalo
After four straight finishes in the money but not finding the winner’s circle, Oaxacan Dream N ($5.50) finally put it all together Wednesday (April 2) and captured the featured $12,500 Open I-II Handicap Pace for fillies and mares at Buffalo Raceway.
Emma Town Bud and Paya Tuesday take Monticello Open Trots
Wednesday afternoon’s (April 2) 10-race card at Monticello was highlighted by two Open Trots.
Pacing mare Majorca N retired
Owners Michael Casalino Jr. and Dylan Davis have announced that pacing mare Majorca N has been retired.
Top Ontario Breeder Rewards recipients reinvesting heavily in the province
In a story on Ontarioracing.com, Dave Briggs writes that “George Millar could produce Standardbreds anywhere. But Canada’s reigning Breeder of the Year said Ontario Breeder Rewards — that in 2025 will be about C$2.5 million in total — are the prime reason he produces all of his horses in province.”
Like mother, like daughter
The phrase “like mother, like daughter” is a well-known idiom that in this case is being used to show how a filly trotter has inherited the traits of her dam in a successful way.
Melvin G dominates in Dover series final
Melvin G won his 11th consecutive race when he captured Tuesday’s (April 1) $50,850 ate-closing series final for Delaware-eligible 3-year-old male trotters at Bally’s Dover.
Bluebird Deacon shakes loose for Oak Grove feature win
Last season’s leading tandem of trainer Erv Miller and driver Atlee Bender made their first appearance in the Oak Grove winner’s circle for the 2025 meet when 4-5 favorite Bluebird Deacon emerged from a pocket ride to score a 1:56.2 win in the $17,000 featured trot on Tuesday (April 1).
Captain Terminator strong in Pocono series final
Persistence paid off for owner Glasser Racing and trainer Mike Watson as Captain Terminator won a $17,500 Game Of Claims Pacing Series final on Tuesday (April 1) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.