Parked twice during the mile, Killer Instinct persevered and narrowly captured Thursday’s (June 13) feature at The Meadows, a $15,900 conditioned trot.
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Asteroid easiest of winners at Philly
Very few horses record their first North American win in 1:51.4. Certainly very few trotters. But most trotters don’t finish second, beaten only two lengths, to Jiggy Jog S in their first race of the current campaign. All of the above is true of Asteroid, a 6-year-old Creatine ridgling who left the field well in his wake while winning the $15,000 trotting handicap feature at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Thursday afternoon (June 13).
Breeder Avritt eyes more NA Cup success
Captain’s Quarters and Total Stranger might have been different when they were growing up together as young horses, but on Saturday (June 15) the 3-year-old colt pacers will find themselves in the same place, competing in the C$1 million Pepsi North America Cup final at Woodbine Mohawk Park, with the chance to bring home a third trophy for their family.
Brett MacDonald steps into the North America Cup spotlight
When he puts on his burgundy, white and black colors ahead of Saturday evening’s 11th race at Woodbine Mohawk Park, driver Brett MacDonald will do more than just look the part.
New top 3 in Dave Little’s 2024 Road to the Meadowlands Pace
The Canadian-based trio of Captain’s Quarters, Funtime Bayama and Nijinsky were victorious in last week’s North America Cup eliminations and have taken over the top three spots in Dave Little’s weekly Road to The Meadowlands Pace.
M-M’s Dream puts winning streak on the line in Armbro Flight
When it comes to racing, M-M’s Dream is a dream come true. The 5-year-old is 4-for-4 this season, has hit the board in 37 of 40 career races with 29 victories, and will head to Saturday’s C$233,000 Armbro Flight Stakes final for older female trotters at Woodbine Mohawk Park as the 4-5 morning-line favorite for driver David Miller and trainer Ron Burke.
Northern Skyway earns 45th career win Wednesday at Bangor Raceway
Foaled and raised in the midwestern splendor of the Hoosier State, Northern Skyway cut his teeth in competitive battles along Indiana’s sire stake circuit.
Justcallmebuck kicks into gear in the Maine Sire Stakes
Justcallmebuck showed fans of the Maine Sire Stakes that he is one to watch in the division for 3-year-old male pacers, scoring in 1:57.4 on Wednesday (June 12) at historic Bass Park.
Confidence goes a long way for success
When you have a horse going to the starting gate bursting with confidence along with a driver overflowing with poise and conviction often good things are going to happen and they usually do.
Grand Circuit to trio of tracks this weekend
A top-flight card of Grand Circuit racing will take place on Saturday (June 15) at Woodbine Mohawk Park and will be led by the C$1 million North America Cup for 3-year-old pacing colts.