A 1:54.3 win with Lucapelo A in Monday night’s (April 6) ninth race at MGM Yonkers Raceway gave Jordan Stratton the 6,000th victory of his driving career.
Three horses repeat in MGM Borgata Pacing Series
Soho Firestone A, Huntinthelastdolar and Donegal Luther N improved to two-for-two in this year’s MGM Borgata Pacing Series after victories in their respective $50,000 splits on Monday (April 6) at MGM Yonkers Raceway. Captain Albano, who was third in his race a week ago, took the remaining test.
Admiral Hill Prevails in Oak Grove Open Pace
Admiral Hill, who holds the track record for the all-time fastest pacing mile at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel, made his long awaited return to the winner’s circle with a sharp steer from Atlee Bender to claim the $30,000 Open Pace in a 1:50.4 effort on Monday (April 6).
Damn The Torpedoes sinks rivals
Damn The Torpedoes went full speed ahead while stepping up in class and winning his second in a row, taking the featured $21,000 Nw6pm at Miami Valley on Monday night (April 6).
Buffalo has $15,000 guaranteed pool in Pick 5 on Wednesday
With no one hitting the Pick 5 over the last two live racing programs at Buffalo Raceway, the track has announced it will have a guaranteed pool of $15,000 for the Pick 5 which begins in the second race on Wednesday (April 8). The 11-race card has a 2:30 p.m. post time.
Dilly Hanover stays undefeated with Weiss win at Pocono
Three-year-old male trotters competed in three $17,500 first round preliminaries of their Bobby Weiss Series at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Monday (April 6) afternoon. All three winners were making their second starts of the year, and two were Bar Hopping geldings driven by Tyler Buter, but the fastest was Dilly Hanover, an altered son of International Moni who is undefeated in two career starts.
Standardbreds at Equine Affaire (Ohio)
Equine Affaire, the nation’s premier equine exposition and equestrian gathering, opens this Thursday (April 9) at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus and runs through Sunday (April 12). Over 20 Standardbreds will be on hand at the event, participating in various demonstrations, clinics and the Breed Bonanza show.
Horsemen’s hockey tournament set for April 26
Organizers of the annual Horsemen’s Hockey Tournament are pleased to announce that the 2026 tournament will take place on Sunday, April 26 at the Cambridge Sports Park.
Buffalo $15,000 Pick-5 guaranteed pool Wednesday
With no one hitting the Pick-5 over the last two live racing programs at Buffalo Raceway, the track has announced it will have a guaranteed pool of $15,000 for the Pick-5, which begins in the second race on Wednesday (April 8).
Pick-5 guarantee boosted to $40,000 for Monday (April 6) at Yonkers
A $10,332.20 carryover in the Pick-5 at MGM Yonkers Raceway ordinarily means the pool will be guaranteed at $25,000, but that will be bumped up to $40,000 for Monday’s (April 6) program.