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Coaches Corner, Whats Stanley Got A aim to surge in Borgata final
Four horses will enter Monday’s $457,000 MGM Borgata Pacing Series final for older male pacers having been no worse than second in any of the preliminary action at MGM Yonkers Raceway. Desperate Man, who was a perfect 4-for-4 in the prelims, and Linedrive Hanover, whose only setback in his four starts was a second-place finish to Desperate Man, are the headliners. Then there are Coaches Corner and Whats Stanley Got A.
“Own a Horse for a Day” contest winner scores first victory as owner/trainer
Woodstock resident Barry Shrum scored his first win ever as a harness horse owner — and trainer — Sunday (April 21) at Shenandoah Downs when his 12-year-old pacer Pacific Stride came three wide in the final turn, passed four front steppers and cruised home a 4-1/2 length winner after being sent off at odds of 9-1.
William M. “Mark” Gilmour, 63, dies
William M. “Mark” Gilmour, 63, of Orchard Park, N.Y., died April 19, 2024, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Longshots prevail in Sunday features at MGM Northfield Park
It was a tough night at the office for some of the program’s favorites Sunday (April 21) at MGM Northfield Park, with Trix And Stones and Mull Of Kintyre scoring upset victories in the $18,500 co-featured events.
$20,819 Pick-4 carryover Tuesday evening at MGM Northfield Park
When live racing resumes on Tuesday night (April 23) at MGM Northfield Park, fans will be treated to a nice surprise in the early Pick-4. On Sunday evening (April 21) the late Pick-4 was puzzling, and it spiraled a carryover of $20,819 over to Tuesday’s program.
Superfecta carryover on Harrington Monday card
As Harrington Raceway prepares for its third week of racing, bettors can hone in on a $4,438 superfecta carryover in the first race Monday (April 22).
Benjamin D. McCheyne, 72, dies
Canandiguad, NY – Benjamin D. McCheyne, age 72, longtime resident of Canandaigua, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2024, at Light Hill in Canandaigua. Benny is survived by his wife, Nancy (Brown) McCheyne…
All Class, Ervin Hanover tops in Philly featured races
All Class repeated in the top class at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon, winning one of two $13,000 divisions of the fast-class pace, while Ervin Hanover shipped in and promptly won the other headlining split.
Lofthus swoops with Polyester at Cumberland
Up-and-coming driver Hunter Lofthus provided Polyester with a patient steer to capture the meet’s second $5,000 Maine Amateur Driving event by half the length of the stretch at Cumberland on Saturday (April 20).