After starting slow and finishing fast, Sidd Finch won his sixth race of the year in capturing the $20,000 Open Trot at Plainridge Park on Thursday afternoon (May 23).
New York Sire Stakes trotters invade Vernon Monday
Vernon Downs will play host to two divisions of the New York Sire Stakes for 3-year-old trotting fillies and three divisions of the NYSS for 3-year-old trotting colts and geldings on Monday (May 27).
Fenno lifts all veterans with ‘first’ victory
When George Fenno III retired after 21 years as a military police officer, he had little doubt about what he wanted to do with his free time. The disabled veteran had just purchased a farm in Bell, Fla., adjacent to Gilcrest Training Center, so he was well on his way to pursuing one of his life’s dreams.
Eurobond battles to win top Philly trot
The top three finishers in the $13,000 featured trot on Thursday afternoon (May 23) at Harrah’s Philadelphia collectively surpassed $5 million in lifetime earnings as Eurobond ($728,400) defeated Crystal Fashion ($2,341,250) by three-quarters of a length, with JL Cruze ($1,938,160) another length back in third.
Freehold to host Lederman Memorial Race on Saturday
Throughout his career as a track announcer, Larry Lederman was known for the wit and wordplay that punctuated his race calls. Amateur driver Anthony Verruso remembers those moments well, but that is not what stands out for him when he recalls winning races at Freehold Raceway with Lederman in the booth. Verruso will be among eight drivers participating in a Larry Lederman Memorial Race on Saturday at Freehold.
Dave Little’s Road to the Meadowlands Pace Week 4
Legendary Hanover‘s sensational season’s best for a 3-year-old of 1:48.3 last Saturday moved him to No. 4 in the fourth edition of Dave Little’s Road to The Meadowlands Pace weekly Top 10 poll.
Big M put its best foot forward on Fox
With a national television audience completely to themselves, The Meadowlands put on quite a show Saturday (May 18) night when Fox Sports, along with the TV department at The New York Racing Association, displayed a two-hour broadcast with live racing and features that undoubtedly captivated racing viewers from coast-to-coast.
Road to the Pepsi North America Cup: May 23
Woodbine Entertainment today released its latest “Road to the Pepsi North America Cup” rankings for the 41st edition of Canada’s most prestigious harness race.
USTA reminds owners and/or trainers to report castrations or spays
As another busy racing season gets underway, the USTA wants to remind owners and/or trainers to report their stable’s castrations or spays.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for May 24
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (May 24).