Followers of Standardbred racing in the MidAtlantic region have come to know Sofia Zingale as an upcoming star in RUS as a trainer and rider. She signified her arrival with the victory of Egosnattitudes over Hyway Marcus in the RUS MidAtlantic Trot at Rosecroft on Nov. 4. A young trainer of dressage and show jumping horses, Zingale made a relatively smooth transition to the harness sport, exhibiting that with a first year UTR rating of .322.
Tag: Racing Under Saddle
Egosnattitudes scores maiden win in RUS thriller at Rosecroft
With the absence of No Recess, the $2,500 Rosecroft leg of the RUS MidAtlantic series looked like a two-horse race between Atout De Fontaine and perennial favorite Hyway Marcus. Well, a two-horse race it was but it was another Sofia Zingale-trained horse, Egosnattitudes, who crashed the party to win a thrilling duel in his maiden RUS start with a mile in 2:00. The field was reduced to four with the defection of One True Friend who was scratched Saturday.
No Recess is a double threat
Fans of racing under saddle (RUS) have taken notice of ‘new’ rider Sietske Dijkhof and her horse No Recess who have raced on the RUS MidAtlantic and RUS New York circuits this past season. The team went a perfect three-for-three this year including a sparkling 1:59 mark at The Meadowlands.
No Recess scores convincing RUS MidAtlantic victory at Meadowlands
A field of eight trotters converged on The Meadowlands Saturday (Oct. 20) to compete in the second leg of the RUS MidAtlantic series. When the dust settled, No Recess, ridden by Sietske Dijhkof, scored a convincing 10 length victory, stopping the timer at 1:59 over the fast track.
Wide open field meets in RUS MidAtlantic at Meadowlands
A field of eight trotters will be competing in the $3,000 RUS MidAtlantic Trot at The Meadowlands Saturday (Oct. 20). Post time for the non-wagering racing under saddle event will be 7 p.m., prior to the first wagering event on the card.
Monticello to host Elizabeth Miller Memorial RUS event
Five horses will compete in the Elizabeth Miller Memorial, a racing under saddle event, on Tuesday (Oct. 2) at Monticello Raceway.
Monti wins six at Batavia Downs
It was another big Saturday night (Sept. 22) for driver Drew Monti as he captured six wins on the card, including four straight from races two through five, to vault himself back into the lead for the dash driving title at Batavia Downs.
RUS final held at Monticello Raceway
On Thursday afternoon (Sept. 6) at Monticello Raceway in conjunction with the New York County Fair finals, the final of the RUS Series was conducted.
Monticello Raceway to host RUS Fair Series final
The top point-getters of the 2018 RUS New York Fair Series will converge at Monticello Raceway to compete for a championship title.
RUS New York Labor Day weekend fundraiser set
RUS New York is teaming up with Pure Country Campground to host a huge Labor Day weekend fundraiser.