After a second-place finish a week ago, Platinum AS would not be denied in Monday’s (March 9) featured trot at Saratoga Casino Hotel.
Spring Blake repeats at Rosecroft
Spring Blake stalked Layton Hanover’s live cover before switching three-wide in the homestretch and soaring to a 1:52 score in Monday’s (March 9) $12,000 Open Handicap Pace at Rosecroft Raceway.
Carryovers, guaranteed pools Tuesday at Yonkers
Mac’s Marvel winning Monday night’s (March 9) sixth race at MGM Yonkers Raceway as the longest shot on the board at 51-1 was the catalyst to both the Pick-5 and the late Pick-4 not being hit.
Cushing-Cushing-Sywyk sweep Pocono features
Team Cushing – trainer Heidi and driver Ron, the latter also the co-owner with Kevin Sywyk — swept into Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Monday afternoon (March 9) and promptly swept the two featured paces for top distaffs.
Longshots take second Leg of Series at Miami Valley
Longshots Ys Cheddar Wheel and Armabluechipboy N each took a division of the second Leg of the $6,500 Claiming series at Miami Valley on Monday afternoon (March 9). The elimination format required horses to be in the top five to advance to the $15,000 final next week.
Joseph “Sonny” Krystofolski dies
Joseph R. “Sonny” Krystofolski passed away on January 16, 2026.
St. Patrick’s Day family fun craft event at Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame
Visit the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame for St. Patrick’s Day family fun on Sunday (March 15) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
A sweet Saratoga debut for Custard Dolce
Custard Dolce scored an Open win in her local debut at Saratoga Casino Hotel on Sunday afternoon (March 8).
Meadows Monday Memo
Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
Defiance County horsemen to hold silent auction for breedings
The Defiance County (Ohio) Area Horsemen’s Association is holding a silent auction for donated breedings to stallions.