Philippe Allaire might have been a bit disappointed when his MGM Yonkers International Trot contender Hohneck drew post 10 for Saturday’s $1 million Grade 1 invitational for older trotters at MGM Yonkers Raceway, but it hasn’t diminished his enthusiasm for participating in the event.
Where to watch the MGM Yonkers International Trot Saturday
The Grade 1, $1 million MGM Yonkers International Trot on Saturday (Sept. 13) at MGM Yonkers Raceway will be broadcast by FS2 and can also be viewed online on Daily Racing Form’s website, DRF.com.
Optimism abounds for the Ohio Select Sale
The Ohio Selected Jug Yearling Sale takes place Friday (Sept. 12) and consignors and buyers alike packed the Pickaway Ag Center in Circleville to check out next year’s Buckeye State champions.
Pandy’s Meadowlands Selections for Sept. 12
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Friday night (Sept. 12).
Ohio Standardbreds and Friends to host Fall Grande Classic Open Horse Show Saturday
Fresh off an exciting weekend of Standardbred breed demonstrations at the Kentucky Horse Park, Ohio Standardbreds and Friends is set to host the Fall Grande Classic Open Horse Show on Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds in Lancaster, OH.
Monticello alters draw schedule
Please make note, due to electrical repairs, Monticello Raceway is forced to switch Wednesday’s draw to Saturday.
Maine’s sophomore distaffs shine at Bangor
A pair of $17,000-plus divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes for 3-year-old pacing fillies closed out the week of harness action at Bangor Raceway Sunday (Sept. 7), with the two top distaffs in the division reigning supreme.
Joyce, Hay pick up wins in Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series
The Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series had races at two sites on
Wednesday (Sept. 10) with racing in the afternoon at the Williams County Fair in Montpelier, OH, and with racing in the evening at the Wyandot County Fair in Upper Sandusky, OH.
Massey wins five Wednesday at Hastings
Kody Massey added five driving wins to his total on Wednesday (Sept. 10) at Northville Downs at the Barry Expo Center. This brought his season total to 25 as he currently commands the drivers’ standings, leading his next closest rival, David Lake, who has 12 wins on the meet.
‘Dueling Littles’ return to Big M after 30 year layoff
In 1995, when in his first go-round as a member of the Meadowlands’ TV team, Dave Little paired up with his wife, Debbie, to do a segment called ‘The Dueling Littles’, where the married then-New York tabloid harness handicappers went head-to-head for household bragging rights.