With the $1,000,000 MGM Yonkers International Trot fast approaching, a flurry of invitations have been extended and many new faces will be joining the lineup this week. Leading off the parade of new players is top Swedish performer Double Deceiver.
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Heavyweight battles headline new week Mohawk
Record miles in eliminations for the Canadian Pacing Derby (G1) and Maple Leaf Trot (G1) have the stage set for this week’s marquee races at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Stevenson rolls triple long shots at Windsor Fair
Long shots ruled at the Windsor Fair on Sunday (Aug. 24) with only three post time favorites claiming victories during the afternoon card.
Three drivers injured in Ocean Downs accident Sunday
Drivers Rick Still, Russell Foster and Trae Porter were injured in an accident near the top of the stretch Sunday evening (Aug. 24) in the second race at Ocean Downs.
Judy’s Moni scores third BSS win of season in Fourth Leg for Freshman Filly Trotters at Northfield
Judy’s Moni added a third Buckeye Stallion Series win to her resume on Sunday (Aug. 24) as MGM Northfield Park hosted four $20,000 divisions of the fourth leg for freshman filly trotters.
Baby Flash and Peanutbutterfalcon shine at Running Aces on Sunday
Trotters were in the spotlight at Running Aces on Sunday night (Aug. 24) with the weekly $15,500 Open Handicap as well as the Minnesota-sired sophomore trotters going for $35,000 across two divisions.
Son of Tactical Landing wins the 130th Deutsches Traber-Derby
At the Mariendorf track in Berlin, the 4-year-old Tactical Landing son, Summermusic’night, with trainer/driver Michel F. Rothengatter, won the German Derby confidently ahead of the big favorite Aladin with Michael Nimczyk.
Rookie trotting colts in Philly stakes action
In Pennsylvania Sire Stakes and Stallion Series competition at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon (Aug. 24), 2-year-old trotting colts and geldings contested their fourth and final preliminary leg, racing for a combined $177,378 and adding enough points to make their upcoming rich Championships: the Sire Stakes horses at Philadelphia on Friday, Sept. 5, and the Stallion Series competitors on Monday, Sept. 8, at Pocono.
Brandon Blvd places unblemished record on the line at Red Mile
On Tuesday (Aug. 26), Brandon Blvd will line up against six freshman male pacers in the $80,000 fourth leg of the Kentucky Championship Series at the Red Mile with perfection in balance for his young career. The 14-race card shines the spotlight on 2-year-old male pacers with two $30,000 divisions of the Kentucky Commonwealth Series, three $15,000 divisions of the Kentucky Golden Rod Series, and two $10,000 divisions of the Kentucky Wildcat Series.
Lord Of Misrule scores 50th career win at Windsor Fair
Lord Of Misrule traded in his recent bridesmaid status in favor of winner’s circle glory on Saturday (Aug. 23) at Maine’s Windsor Fair, securing his 50th career win after settling for runner-up placings in nine of his 14 appearances this season.