June 1st brings the promise of summer and the start of 2-year-old racing. This morning’s qualifiers offered the first of those as the Meadowlands prepares for next week’s start of Breakfast of the Babies.
Broadway Giant and Pretty Gorgeous take Cumberland features
Both $5,500 co-featured events on Friday’s (May 31) Cumberland card were wire-to-wire romps by their respective victors, Broadway Giant and Pretty Gorgeous.
Kentucky Proud Series at Purchase District Fair (KY) postponed
Due to inclement weather, the Kentucky Proud Fair Races for the Purchase District Fair (KY) at LaCenter has been rescheduled for Sunday (June 2).
T C I launches sophomore campaign with unpressured PASS win at The Meadows
When trainer Ron Burke was asked what kind of trip he preferred for his millionaire trotter T C I in his sophomore debut, Burke replied that he wanted his star pupil to win as easily as possible.
Pandy picks eight winners at Meadowlands, including multiple double digit winners
USTA handicapper Bob Pandolfo picked eight winners on top at the Meadowlands on Friday (May 31) and listed 13 of the 14 winners.
Northville Downs owners’ eye temporary home
On May 13, ground was broken on a multi-use development at the former home of Northville Downs, providing a final, physical sign that, after 80 years of horse betting in Northville Township, Michigan’s last commercial racetrack had hosted its last race.
Northville Downs racetrack debacle lives on
With a $10 million federal lawsuit hanging in abeyance, owners of Michigan’s last parimutuel horse racetrack are reportedly scrambling to find a new home to replace the now dismantled Northville Downs.
Karl, French Champagne take NJSS Finals at Big M
Karl and French Champagne emerged victorious in their respective $240,000 New Jersey Sire Stakes finals for 3-year-olds on the trot Friday (May 31) night at The Meadowlands.
Refined digs in, wins Open Trot at Scioto Downs
Trainer Virgil Morgan, Jr. took both opens Friday (May 31) at Eldorado Scioto Downs. In a five-horse mad dash for the finish, Refined came out victorious in the $27,000 Open Trot in 1:53.2, while Strong Poison took the $26,000 Fillies & Mares Open Pace in 1:49.4.
Verruso, Sheridan victorious at Big M
With just two MADC races and perfect weather conditions on Friday (May 31) night, speed or just off the leader is where you wanted to be. This proved pivotal in both races.