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Muskateer Hanover massive at Oak Grove; last three races abandoned
Off three straight strong efforts out of post eight at the top class, Muskateer Hanover landed a good draw and capitalized on the opportunity to go a lights-out 1:49.3 mile and win the $37,000 Open Handicap Pace as the 7-5 favorite on Monday (June 3) at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel.
Natameri scorches Plainridge Open in 1:49
They were flying at The Ridge on Monday afternoon (June 3) and Natameri led the way after registering a 1:49 flat victory in the $20,000 Open Handicap pacing feature, which was the fastest pacing mile of the year so far at Plainridge Park.
Carmen G. Cappotelli, 81, dies
Carmen Cappotelli was born February 22, 1943 in Batavia, New York. He was the son of Victor and Caroline (Yasso) Cappotelli. Carmen lived in Caledonia his entire life. In 1964 he married his next door neighbor, Patricia. Two years later, their daughter Lynn was born.
Layton Hanover Wins Harrington FFA, Callahan Wins Five
David Rovine, Kdp Stable and Mike Hall’s Layton Hanover ($4, Montrell Teague) was a 1:51.4 winner in the $22,500 Harrington Raceway Free-for-All Monday.
French Kronos easiest of winners at Pocono
In the $15,000 trotting feature on Monday (June 3) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, the Face Time Bourbon colt French Kronos couldn’t have had much of a harder trip early, but he then went on to the easiest of victories in a lifetime best of 1:53.2.
Probable starters for $200,000 Battle of Lake Erie announced
As June begins, that can only mean one thing: stakes season is about to get underway at MGM Northfield Park. Prepare for a thrilling spectacle as one of the track’s most prestigious events, the 38th Battle of Lake Erie, unfolds on Saturday (June 8). The race showcases a formidable group of the sport’s top veteran pacers. The box closes for the Battle of Lake Erie on Tuesday (June 4) at 9 a.m., but the list of probable starters features the who’s who of harness racing.
$5,898 Pick-5 carryover Monday at MGM Northfield Park
When racing kicks off on the first Monday (June 3) in quite some time at MGM Northfield Park, patrons will have a carryover waiting for them in one of the track’s signature wagers, the Pick-5.
Boston Rocks set for NYSS at Buffalo Raceway
The 3-year-old colt and gelding pacers are fondly known as the ‘glamour division.’ When the New York Sire Stakes comes to Buffalo Raceway on Wednesday afternoon (June 5), one of the biggest stars in the classification will be headlining the 15-race program that begins at 2:30 p.m.
Muscles For Life rallies to take GLADA feature at Northfield
One of harness racing’s game veterans, 11-year-old Muscles For Life (Muscle Mass), redeemed himself from a rare miscue last week and took top honors in the Great Lakes Amateur Driving Series feature at Northfield Park on Sunday night (June 2).