Captain Albano had to work to get to the front, but once he got there, he never relinquished control, winning Friday night’s (May 8) Grade 2 $478,000 MGM Borgata Pacing Series final at MGM Yonkers Raceway over the mile and a quarter distance in 2:21.4 for driver Todd McCarthy and trainer Noel Daley.
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Tarapasta topples favorites in MGM Ursula McIntyre Series final
Tarapasta looked hopelessly boxed in coming into the homestretch, but Matt Kakaley was able to find a seam at the head of the stretch, and the 6-year-old Downbytheseaside mare kicked into overdrive to capture Friday’s (May 8) $456,000 Grade 2 MGM Ursula McIntyre Series final at MGM Yonkers Raceway at a stunning 25-1.
Big carryovers in Pick-4, Pick-5 at Yonkers Wednesday
As a result of the late Pick-4 and Pick-5 not being hit Tuesday (April 21), there will be a $15,873 carryover and a $50,000 guaranteed pool in the early Pick-4 and a $12,495 carryover and a $40,000 guaranteed pool in the Pick-5 on Wednesday (April 22).
Ma Isabelle, Kazio DK repeat in John Brennan Trotting Series
Yonkers, NY – The final preliminary round of the John Brennan Trotting Series on Wednesday (April 15) at MGM Yonkers Raceway went just like the second leg did as Ma Isabelle and…
Tarapasta terrific, Bartlett & Engblom double in McIntyre Series
Tarapasta and driver Matt Kakaley stamped themselves as leading contenders after a blowout performance in Friday’s (April 10) third round of the MGM Ursula McIntyre Series at MGM Yonkers Raceway. In one of three $50,000 divisions, Tarapasta powered to a wire-to-wire victory while completely in-hand through a 1:52.1 mile. With two wins in the three legs after a misstep in the opener, the Greg Luther Racing LLC-owned daughter of Downbytheseaside clearly has sights set on the rich final.
Ma Isabelle & Kazio DK win in John Brennan Trotting Series
The second round of the John Brennan Trotting Series was featured on Wednesday (April 8) at MGM Yonkers Raceway, and the winners of the two $30,000 divisions were Ma Isabelle and Kazio DK.
Yonkers condition sheet up for 2026 opener; new driving rules enacted
MGM Yonkers Raceway is set to kick off the 2026 meet on Monday, Jan. 19, and some important changes are also in store.
Yonkers Tuesday card canceled
Due to heavy rainfall that has prompted multiple flash flood warnings in the area, officials at MGM Yonkers Raceway canceled Tuesday night’s (Aug. 6) program.