On Tuesday afternoon (Sept. 8), post positions were drawn for the $1 million Grade 1 MGM Yonkers International Trot, the Grade 2 $200,000 Bob Miecuna Invitational Trot and the Grade 2 $200,000 Aria Invitational Pace, which will all take place on Saturday (Sept. 12) at MGM Yonkers Raceway.
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North American-based trio complete International Trot field
Three North American-based trotters from different parts of the globe will complete the field for the Grade 1 MGM Yonkers International Trot. Lexus Kody (Canada), Antognoni S (Sweden) and Super Chapter (U.S.) become the eighth, ninth and 10th horses to join the $1 million race at MGM Yonkers Raceway on Sept. 12.
Betting Pacer joins MGM Yonkers International Trot field
The work of international recruiter Klaus Koch is now complete as Betting Pacer is officially the final horse from Europe that will compete in the MGM Yonkers International Trot on Sept. 12.
Gio Cash seeks clear sailing in 2026 International Trot
Trainer Daniel Wäjersten will have strength in numbers in his quest to win the $1,000,000 MGM Yonkers International Trot this year after he accepted an invitation to the Grade 1 event for Gio Cash. The 7-year-old joins his stablemate Mellby Jinx as the latest horse to become part of the Sept. 12 worldwide event at MGM Yonkers Raceway.
Diva Ek back for revenge in MGM Yonkers International Trot
Along the lines of “if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again” is Diva Ek. The runner-up in the 2025 MGM Yonkers International Trot has accepted an invitation to this year’s Grade 1 event on Sept. 12 at MGM Yonkers Raceway.
Bourbonista S gets first MGM Yonkers International Trot invite
In just over eight weeks (Sept. 12), some of the best trotters in the world will gather at MGM Yonkers Raceway for the $1 million Grade 1 MGM Yonkers International Trot. While the complete field won’t be known for some time, Bourbonista S will be one of the 10 invitees after her connections accepted an invitation from track management.