Little Rocket Man “rocketed” to the lead late in the stretch to win the $27,000 open pace on Saturday (May 18) at Eldorado Scioto Downs in 1:49.4.
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MADC in action Saturday at The Meadowlands
With just the MADC 2 added on Saturday night (May 18), this race featured everything from lead changes to an exciting stretch duel to the second longest shot on the board winning.
Pool shots highlight Saturday program at MGM Northfield Park
Saturday (May 18) proved to be a very profitable night for a few select bettors, with one single ticket taking down the early Pick-4, the Pick-5, and the Pick-6 at MGM Northfield Park.
Jiggy Jog S rolls in Big M’s Cutler
Jiggy Jog S picked up right where she left off.
The 2023 Breeders Crown and FanDuel winner, who finished off last year with a four-race win streak, extended her success to five victories in a row Saturday (May 18) night at The Meadowlands by taking the first major event on The Big M’s bloated stakes calendar, the $145,150 Arthur J. Cutler Memorial for open trotters.
Vel Mr Nice Guy rolls in Buffalo feature
Vel Mr Nice Guy ($10.40) wasn’t very nice to his competition in Buffalo Raceway’s $14,000 Open Pace on Saturday night (May 18) as he pounded the field into submission with a 3-3/4 length victory over Lip Reader A in 1:53. over the fast track.
Captain Albano returns as a winner at Pocono
Captain Albano, last year’s champion two-year-old pacing colt, made his 2024 debut a success when he captured one of four divisions of the $157,776 Pennsylvania Sire Stakes second preliminary at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Saturday (May 18) afternoon.
Grand slam for Mark Herschberger at Freehold Saturday
Rising star at Freehold, Mark Herschberger, visited the winner’s circle four times on the 12-race Saturday (May 18) program.
Stoletheshow steals show again
9-year-old Swedish trotter Stoletheshow with Magnus A. Djuse driving, earned himself again a spot in the Elitloppet winning the HKH Prince Daniels Race at Gävle Saturday (May 18) afternoon.
Trotting rivalry headlines opening night at Running Aces
On Sunday (May 19), the 2024 harness racing season opener at Running Aces will feature a six-pack of talented trotters in the $15,500 Open handicap event which offers a possible continuation of the recent rivalry between Pridecrest and Jack Rabbit Slims.
Second slam for Switzer at Cumberland
Driver Kevin Switzer Jr. enjoyed his second grand slam of the season at Cumberland Raceway on Friday (May 17), winning a third of all the races on the action-packed 12-race card.