Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (April 14).
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Seekman’s arrow pointing upward
Travis Seekman is a couple weeks into his 18th season as a professional driver and the arrow is pointing upward for the modest Michigan native. The 32-year-old Seekman is coming off his best campaign in the sulky, going over the $1 million plateau in purse money for the first time.
Strong cards for Cumberland opening weekend
When Race Secretary Rob Pennington opened the box for Cumberland’s opening weekend, he was pleased to find over 150 horses had been dropped in for the double draw for Friday and Saturday (April 14 and 15).
Fayette County Harness Horsemen’s Association’s matinee on May 14
The Fayette County Harness Horsemen’s Association will be holding a matinee, with time bar races, on Sunday (May 14) with a 12:30 p.m. post time.
Rose Run Valor upsets in Miami Valley’s $30,000 Open Trot
Rose Run Valor used a ground-saving trip and an opening up the stretch to score a 1:53.1 upset in Miami Valley’s $30,000 Open Handicap Trot on Wednesday (April 12).
Hoolie N Hector is lone John Brennan Series repeater
Hoolie N Hector was the only horse able to improve to two-for-two in this year’s John Brennan Trotting Series at MGM Yonkers Raceway after Wednesday night’s (April 12) second preliminary round.
MGM Northfield Park prevails in Driver’s Challenge
The Northfield/Pompano Driver’s Challenge concluded on Wednesday (April 12) at MGM Northfield Park, with the home team easing away to victory after another successful night. While Team Pompano scored five victories on Wednesday, it was too much to overcome as Team Northfield prevailed 248-170.
Skyway Bebop takes Open Trot at Harrington on Wednesday night
Harrington, DE – Niss Allen Inc.’s Skyway Bebop ($27.40, Tony Morgan) was a 1:56.2 winner in the Wednesday (April 12) $20,000 Open Trot feature at Harrington Raceway.
Free Flyin Ticket ‘flies’ to Buffalo Win
Hamburg, NY – Free Flyin Ticket ($5.20) took off early and was ‘flyin’ high the rest of the way in posting a lopsided 10 length victory over Ruthmae Hanover in Buffalo Raceway’s $11,500 featured pace for the filly and mares on a perfect spring afternoon Wednesday (April 12).
First training win gives Matt Rosiek a special feeling
Matt Rosiek discovered his version of the “good book” at an early age. It wasn’t the Bible, but it did help show him the way. “I’ve studied the trainer’s book since I was eight years old,” Rosiek said. “My grandfather gave it to me, and I don’t know how many times I’ve read that from front to back.” The more times he read it, the more he wanted to be a Standardbred trainer. Matt’s dream came true at age 29 when he got his training license earlier this year, followed by his first training win March 22 with Treasurethosechips at Buffalo Raceway.