Some pari-mutuel fireworks on Friday’s (July 4) Independence Day program at MGM Yonkers Raceway led to no tickets having five-of-five in the Pick-5. As a result, there will now be a $4,688.36 carryover and a $15,000 guaranteed pool in the wager on Saturday (July 5).
Diabolic Hill a ‘Naughty’ winner in Big M’s Kindergarten
The Kindergarten Series for 2-year-olds kicked off Friday night at The Meadowlands with seven $25,000, leg one dashes for horses of each sex and gait, and one winner that stood out was a still-learning Diabolic Hill, who scored in the first of three colt and gelding trots in the fifth race.
Powered by Mach rallies late to win Tioga Feature
Powered by Mach (Jim Pantaleano) captures the featured $9,500 fillies & mares’ pace at Tioga Downs on Friday (July 4).
McBardle wins the race of the day at Vernon
McBardle (Brad Irvine) fires late to capture the $4,000 Pace of the day at Vernon Downs on Friday (July 4).
Buckeye Stallion Series 3FP In Action at Scioto Downs
Aaron Merriman took two of the four $20,000 divisions of the Buckeye Stallion Series for 3-year-old filly pacers Friday (July 4) at Eldorado Scioto Downs, including the first in a speedy 1:50.4.
Chuck uses late fireworks to post Buffalo win
Chuck ($8.50) used some deep stretch fireworks to take the $16,000 Open Trot at Buffalo Raceway on Friday afternoon (July 4) with a three-quarter length victory over the favored Big Baller Beane in 1:56.4 on the fast track.
Plano provides perfect trip for Premier Desirey
Driver Luke Plano orchestrated a perfect trip in the $14,750 featured Mares Open pace at Running Aces on Thursday night (July 3) to pull off a 12-1 upset win with Premier Desirey.
Pilar Hanover controls Friday Philly feature
Pilar Hanover, on the board in all four of her initial 2025 starts, was quite impressive in finally reaching this year’s win column, winning a $14,000 handicap pace for up-and-coming female pacers at Harrah’s Philadelphia Friday afternoon (July 4) while lowering her mark to 1:51.1.
Six Horses Look to Stay Perfect as Sophomores Head to Scioto for Third Leg of OSS
Six sophomores are undefeated through two legs of the 2025 Ohio Sires Stakes. Three of them — Odds On Chesapeake, Odds On Hialeah, and Aunt Laura — are trained by Virgil Morgan Jr.
Breakfast With The Babies Wrap
Breakfast With The Babies, sponsored by Fashion Farms, got underway at 9:00 a.m., on a perfect summer morning at the Meadowlands. The temperature was a comfortable 71 and the track nice and fast with negligible breeze to begin. John Rallis and Greg Blanchard called the action.