The $250,000 Spirit of Massachusetts Trot will be held at Plainridge Park on Sunday (July 21) during the biggest race day of the summer in Massachusetts. The card also features the $100,000 Clara Barton Distaff Pace and the $75,000 Bert Beckwith Memorial Pace on a day with a total of over $600,000 in purses up for grabs. Below are the selections of eight racing media members who made their picks for the three marquee events.
$333,110 carryover for Hi-5 mandatory payout at Woodbine Mohawk Park
Horseplayers will want to lock in on tonight’s (Saturday, July 20) final race at Woodbine Mohawk Park for the latest Jackpot Hi-5 mandatory payout.
Katelyn’s Angel takes Camp Kippewa Pace at Cumberland
Maine-bred Katelyn’s Angel put on quite a show for the 20-plus Camp Kippewa equine enthusiasts on hand for their eponymous event on Friday (July 19) at Cumberland. Not only did the 4-year-old daughter of Western Maverick take a new 1:55.4 lifetime mark with Bruce Ranger in the bike, but her clocking was just a tick off the track record.
Go Boom, ‘Reckless’ take down favorites in NJSS at Big M
Go Boom and Reckless Abandon both defeated short-priced favorites Friday night (July 19) at The Meadowlands as leg two of the New Jersey Sire Stakes for 2-year-olds of each sex and gait had seven divisions, with each sporting a purse of $25,000.
Fearless Gingers wins Davis Pace at Scioto Downs
In Friday’s (July 19) action at Eldorado Scioto Downs, Fearless Ginger, Adamsville Road, and My Red Sea shared the spotlight, winning the evening’s feature races.
Tellmeitmatters, Sabonis, keep streaks alive at Harrah’s Hoosier Park
Round five of Indiana Sire Stakes for the three-year-old colt pacers highlighted the 14-race card of Friday (July 19) at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. Two divisions were featured on the evening, seeing Tellmeitmatters and Sabonis deliver as heavy favorites to keep their win streaks alive on the season.
Dandy’s Mercy dominates Tioga feature
Dandy’s Mercy (Braxten Boyd) dominates the $10,000 featured fillies & mares’ pace at Tioga Downs on Friday (July 19).
Saturday’s Yonkers card includes Pick-5 carryover, guaranteed pool
The Pick-5 proved elusive on Friday night (July 19) at MGM Yonkers Raceway, triggering a $5,263.70 carryover and a $15,000 guaranteed pool in the sequence on Saturday night (July 20).
Loveyoubunches sets record in 1:58.1 at Bedford, PA fair
On Friday afternoon at the Bedford (PA) Fair, the 3-year-old Fordham Road filly Loveyoubunches won a Pennsylvania Fair Sire Stakes event in 1:58.1.
Slendorn and Verruso victorious in MADC races at The Big M
With just two MADC races carded Friday night (one pace and one trot), the betting public was treated to ideal racing conditions along with photo finishes in both events.