Qualifiers will be held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, in Springfield, Ill., on Thursday (May 11) at 11 a.m. (CDT), weather permitting.
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Out On Bail ‘escapes’ with Buffalo victory
Out On Bail ($14.80) didn’t need to post bond in Buffalo Raceway’s $14,500 Open I-II Pace on Saturday afternoon (May 6) but he did manage to ‘escape’ some major trouble early to post a head victory over Avion Seelster in 1:57.2.
Hazeville is Saturday feature winner at Philadelphia
Hazeville took a new mark of 1:51.2 in winning the $14,400 pacing feature during a Saturday afternoon (May 6) card at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
Little Rocket Man scores in $100,000 Pace Baby Pace Invitational
Little Rocket Man, despite drawing the outermost post position, won a cavalry charge to the wire and was victorious in the $100,000 Pace Baby Pace Invitational honoring the memory of the late Pacey “The Wizard” Mindlin on closing day at Miami Valley (May 6).
Big efforts in Ontario Graduate finals
The inaugural Ontario Sired Graduate Series wrapped up in exciting fashion on Saturday night (May 6) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Khaosan Road wins Dexter Cup
Khaosan Road went to the front from post one at the start of Saturday’s (May 6) $137,775 Dexter Cup and never relinquished the lead on his way to a one-length win over favorite Espresso in 1:57.4 at Freehold Raceway. Candy Bomber finished third.
Joviality S takes Sweden by storm
The 4-year-old mare Joviality S, who last year was campaigned by Marcus Melander and voted Dan Patch 3-year-old filly Trotter of the Year, was an extremely easy winner of the prestigious Queens Trophy at Aby Racetrack with a purse for the winner of $100,000.
Four-year-old stakes, full fields headline Oak Grove weekend
Horse racing fans seeking a post-Derby fix can find just that in the southwestern corner of the Bluegrass State as Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel hosts the third round of the Kentucky Standardbred Development Fund (KSDF) 4-year-old series Sunday (May 7), followed by one of the most challenging betting cards of the young season Monday (May 8).
Ranger takes feature; Graffam wins three at Cumberland
Bruce Ranger added another score to his lofty win total, taking the $6,000 Fillies and Mares Winners Over Pace at Cumberland on Friday (May 5) with Go Sandy Go.
Eyes Don’t Lie, Travlin Swan take Northville Opens
Six-year-old Eyes Don’t Lie with owner/trainer/driver Winter Asher-Stalbaum took the Northville Downs co-featured $10,800 Mares Open Pace, while 7-year-old Travlin Swan with trainer/driver Art McIlmurray captured the $10,800 Open Trot Friday night.