Goshen, NY — Saturday’s (July 1) opening of the 2023 race meet at Goshen Historic Track was a grand display of local Orange County (N.Y.) horsemanship as Goshen, N.Y., resident Jason Bartlett, fresh off his 10,000th driving victory, was victorious four times on the day, while Mark MacDonald and Jordan Stratton each recorded two victories.
Hurrikane Hunter, trained by Historic Track tenant John McDermott, was the fastest victor of the day, stopping the timer in 1:53.3. Starting from the advantageous rail position and driven by Bartlett, the 3-year-old son of Huntsville hammered out fractions of :28.1, :58, 1:26.3 and a :27 final quarter to achieve that final time. The gelding is owned by Jonathan Klee Racing, Taddeo Sienicki Stables, Bolasci and Garofalo, and bred locally by Steve Jones.
The stallion Huntsville, who makes his home at Cameo Hills Farm within shouting distance of Historic Track, accounted for four winners on the race card as well.
Saturday’s races were held under beautiful conditions, and the filled grandstand was a reflection of it. More New York Sire Stakes and Landmark Stakes headline the fields on Sunday (July 2) with first post again at 1 p.m. and gates opening at 11 a.m. Admission is $5; children under 12 are admitted free.