After enjoying a lighter workload in the weeks since winning the MGM Borgata Pacing Series championship in early May, Captain Albano is ready to get back to serious business this weekend.
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Antognoni S the best in Maxie Lee Invitational
Antognoni S and driver Yannick Gingras bided their time in second behind Sir Pinocchio for three-quarters of a mile before pouncing in the final turn to capture Sunday’s (May 24) $100,000 Grade 3 Maxie Lee Invitational for older trotters by 3-1/4 lengths in 1:50.4 at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
Mallar hopes to map out another successful year for Ken Hanover
Coming off the most lucrative season of his career, Ken Hanover will look to follow a similar path to success again in 2026.
Azrael Blue Chip aims to continue making a winning impression
Charles Taylor did not go to the 2024 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale with the intention of buying Azrael Blue Chip. In fact, he never saw the young pacer until the colt stepped into the auction ring. But one look was all it took.
Mossdale Ben N no longer a one-trick pony
It is said that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Horses, though, are another story. Eight-year-old Mossdale Ben N has been showing off a new dimension to his game this season, and it could serve him well in Friday’s Grade 2 $478,000 MGM Borgata Pacing Series championship at MGM Yonkers Raceway as he looks to win the final for the second consecutive year.
Surreal Ideal brings a 12-race win streak to the Pacey Mindlin Memorial on Saturday at Miami Valley
Surreal Ideal has been on a dreamlike roll for trainer/co-owner Vernon Beachy. The 8-year-old male pacer will bring a 12-race win streak to Saturday’s (May 2) Grade 3 $100,000 “The Wizard” Pacey Mindlin Memorial at Miami Valley Raceway, and he has not missed a paycheck in 52 consecutive starts dating back to November 2023.
Captain Vodka ready for his shot in Bobby Weiss championship
Ridge Warren has driven Captain Vodka only twice, but that’s been enough to come away impressed.
Big Ranger aims for big stage in 2026
Big Ranger put together an undefeated 2-year-old campaign last season on his way to being named Ohio’s 2025 Horse of the Year. Now, the colt is ready to embark on his sophomore season, with a schedule that could see him land on the sport’s biggest stage for 3-year-old trotters this summer at the Meadowlands.
Soho Firestone A looks to keep rolling in Borgata
Soho Firestone A doesn’t draw a lot of attention to himself around the barn or in training, but when the 7-year-old pacer gets behind the gate to race, he’s ready to make noise.
Dilly Hanover grows into Weiss Series hopeful
Dilly Hanover got his career off to a perfect start, and co-owner/trainer Emily Bost hopes he will continue to put his best foot forward when the Bobby Weiss Series for 3-year-old male trotters begins next week at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.