Only weeks removed from his epic track record-tying performance in the prestigious Gold Cup and Saucer at Red Shores Racetrack in Prince Edward Island, Fifth And Five shipped into Massachusetts and tied the track record for a 4-year-old pacing horse in the $24,000 Open Handicap pace at Plainridge Park on Friday (Oct. 2).
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Handsoffmytitos stuns in Batavia nightcap
There’s nothing like cashing a big ticket on your way out of the track, and Handsoffmytitos provided that opportunity for the betting faithful in the 11th race at Batavia Downs on Thursday (Oct. 1) after he captured the $8,000 conditioned pacing finale at 35-1.
Surreal Spirit takes life mark in Plainridge pace
Surreal Spirit was the third leading point earner among 3-year-old pacing fillies in the New York Sire Stakes series this year and started in the $300,000 final on Sept. 12. But after getting parked the better part of the mile, she made an unfortunate break. However, 19 days later, on Thursday (Oct. 1), Surreal Spirit was back on her game and won the featured $19,000 pace for 5-year-old and under participants at Plainridge Park — and she did it with a lifetime-best performance.
Valentine Express, Livonjaxandqueens take Opens at Batavia Downs
Saturday night (Sept. 26) at Batavia Downs means two top class feature races and this week was no exception. And both of those events provided exciting finishes.
Pointomygranson gets 65th career win at Batavia
When Pointomygranson won the $8,000 conditioned pace on Thursday (Sept. 24) at Batavia Downs, it was the 65th win of the stalwart pacer’s 10-year career, and it pushed his earnings to just under $900,000 as a result.
Pollack, Robinson sweep Plainridge Opens
Pollack Racing and trainer Enrico Robinson stole the show at Plainridge Park on Thursday (Sept. 24) after they won the pair of $23,000 Open Handicaps that topped the card, with both winners putting forth outstanding efforts.
MacDonalds partner for Batavia hat trick
The father-son team of trainer Ronald MacDonald and driver Brett MacDonald have had a very successful season at Batavia Downs this year, but Wednesday (Sept. 23) was especially notable as they teamed up to win three races on the program, including the featured event. That race saw Gentrify bring economic growth to the coffers of the punters who backed her in the featured $12,000 AA-Open Pace for distaff participants after she made it look easy and crushed the competition.
Southpaw takes 1:49.3 mark at Plainridge
Southpaw took a new lifetime record by way of a 1:49.3 win in one of the two $19,000 upper-level conditioned paces that shared top billing on Tuesday (Sept. 22) at Plainridge Park.
MacDonald snaps seven scores at Batavia
Driver Brett MacDonald put on a brilliant display of equine erudition Saturday (Sept. 19) night at Batavia Downs as he won seven of the 10 races he was carded to steer, including victories in both feature races and posting a natural grand slam in races 7 through 10. Four of his seven winners were trained by David Russo, who garnered a grand slam of his own.
Monti scores grand slam at Batavia
Driver Drew Monti had another big day at Batavia Downs on Thursday (Sept. 17) with four wins on the card, including one of the three $8,000 features.