Three sets of hot hands took control of Freehold Raceway’s 11-race Saturday (September 7) card. Vinny Ginsburg, Ivan Llopez, and Austin Siegelman all visited the winner’s circle three times on the program. A hat trick is not a terribly uncommon feat for Siegelman and Ginsburg who currently rank first and fourth, respectively, on the leading driver list at Freehold for 2024.
Streaking Howlenthehills leads winners in NY Sire Stakes for pacers
Starting from outside positions on the gate proved no problem for 3-year-old male pacer Howlenthehills and 3-year-old female pacer Tarrific as they cruised to victories in their respective $225,000 New York Sire Stakes championships Saturday (September 7) at MGM Yonkers Raceway.
Champions crowned in NY Sire Stakes Finals for trotters
Trotters of both sexes and gaits came to MGM Yonkers Raceway on Saturday afternoon (September 7) to contest four $225,000 New York Sire Stakes Finals.
A. Nap, Congressional share Pocono honors
Wilkes-Barre, PA — Driver Anthony Napolitano and the pacer Congressional shared the spotlight on a gradually-drying Saturday (September 7) afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania. “Anthony Nap,” now a solid third…
Running Aces adds $7,500 instant guarantee to Pick-4 Sunday
Columbus, MN — Running Aces, in conjunction with the USTA’S Strategic Wagering Program, has added a $7,500 Instant Guarantee for the early 50-cent Pick-4 on Sunday night (September 8). The early Pick-4…
Desperate Man conquers foes in Aria Invitational Pace
After a downpour that caused a delay, the $250,000 Aria Invitational for older pacers at MGM Yonkers Raceway was sent on its way, and 1-5 favorite Desperate Man delivered for driver Matt Kakaley and trainer Travis Alexander in 1:57.4 for the mile and a sixteenth distance.
Jiggy Jog S dominant in $1 million MGM Yonkers International Trot
Jiggy Jog S, a familiar face to the North American racing scene but representing Sweden, where she was bred, improved from second in last year’s MGM Yonkers International Trot to first in this year’s $1 million edition on Saturday (September 7) afternoon, prevailing for driver Dexter Dunn and trainer Ake Svanstedt in 2:25 flat for the mile and a quarter distance.
Ari Ferrari J burns rubber in Bob Miecuna Invitational Trot
Ari Ferrari J was the winner of Saturday (September 7) afternoon’s $250,000 Bob Miecuna Invitational for older trotters at MGM Yonkers Raceway after he covered the mile and a sixteenth distance in 2:00.4. With his share of the purse, Ari Ferrari J went past the $1 million mark in lifetime earnings.
Two Filly Pace BSS at Scioto Downs
Four divisions of the $20,000 Buckeye Stallion Series for 2-year-old filly pacers were held at Eldorado Scioto Downs on Friday (Sept. 6).
It’s My Show returns in a plethora of stakes action at The Red Mile
Although the four $80,000 legs of the Kentucky Sire Stakes Championship Series contests for freshman and sophomore trotters and pacers are complete, there is plenty of stakes action from Sunday (Sept. 8) through Tuesday (Sept. 10) on the agenda at The Red Mile as the anticipation for the eight $400,000 finals on Sunday (Sept. 15) continues to build.