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Historic Harness Racing Track. Racing over 230 nights a year. Gambling problem, call 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY. Must be 18 or older to bet on horses.
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We had a special guest join us tonight! Thanks to Nikola Jokic of the
@nuggets
for coming out tonight! Nikola has a huge passion for racing and we’re thrilled he decided to join us!
@USTrotting
@NBA
@DRFHarness
@HarnessRacingFZ
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@ufc
Lightweight champion of the world
@CharlesDoBronxs
defeats
@tetrickracing
, making a big move at the half to win their match race!
@USTrotting
@DRFHarness
@SOAofNY
@espn
@EmpireCCasino
@Taryn19
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The champions
@tetrickracing
and
@CharlesDoBronxs
meet before tonight’s match race!
@ufc
@USTrotting
@DRFHarness
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Matt Kakaley update: broken nose and collarbone and facial fractures. Nose & mouth cut up pretty bad- facial surgery today at 3pm. Facial fractures will be worked on next week. He said he will be back driving soon. We wish Matt & Annie good luck and hope for a speedy recovery!
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Anthony Barrier and Etonnant spent some time jogging together in the Yonkers infield this morning.
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🇫🇷 French trotting star Etonnant has arrived in the United States for Saturday’s $1 million Yonkers International Trot!
Gambling problem? Call 1.877.8HopeNY
Must be 18 or older to wager on horses.
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Always “In Front” - Rest In Peace to longtime Yonkers Raceway announcer ‘Bullet’ Bob Meyer
John Hernan with a nice tribute in tonight’s first race
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Matt Kakaley update: Discharged & heading home now. Will see eye specialist next week & get bone surgery done under the eye. Then work on his collar bone. Annie & Matt would like to thank everyone for their support and well wishes. He said he'll back in the bike soon
@MKakaley
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Congratulations to Lochinvar Art A who won tonight’s first division of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series in 1:52.4.
Owner:
@Tritton_Team
Trainer: Shane Tritton
Driver: Lauren Tritton
Gambling problem, call 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY. Must be 18 or older to bet on horses.
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Dexter Dunn & daughter Mila pose with $300,000 Art Rooney Pace winner BETTOR'S WISH after a dominating 6 length win in 1:51.4. Bettor's Wish is owned by Chris Ryder (trainer), Bella Racing, Fair Island Farm & Kenneth Solomon, and was bred by Brittany Farms.
Mike Lizzi photo
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The champ
@CharlesDoBronxs
checking out his drive for tonight!
@USTrotting
@DRFHarness
@ufc
@RonBurkeRacing
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Vivid Wise As ($7.50) of Italy wins the 2023 $1,000,000 MGM Yonkers International Trot in 2:23.1
Driver : Matthieu Abrivard
Trainer: Alessandro Gocciadoro
Owners: Bivans Srl & Bruni Racing Team AB
Jiggy Jog 2nd
Bengurion Jet 3rd
Mike Lizzi photo
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TWISTER BI of Italy wins $1 million International Trot and smashes WR in dominating win 2:22.1 for trainer Jerry Riordan (Mike Lizzi pic)
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Matt Kakaley won 9 of 10 races Saturday night !! His only defeat was a 2nd place finish in race 5
He got win
#9
behind Magical Journey in race 10
Mike Lizzi photo
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FOILED AGAIN gets 93rd career win (George Brennan, $3.50 1:56)
@RonBurkeRacing
now at $7,492,983 after 280 lifetime starts (Mike Lizzi pic)
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Uza Josselyn (Switzerland) & trainer Rene Aebischer sprint on the Yonkers Raceway infield
#InternationalTrot
Mike Lizzi photo
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Happy birthday to all of our wonderful equine athletes!
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MCWICKED and LAZARUS confirmed for $250,000 Dan Rooney Pace next Saturday... The race has been moved from 6th to 11th race
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Congratulations
@Gingras3
on win 7,000. Gingras got the win in race 12 with Prologue ($2.90) in 1:53.2, he said “I’m not a numbers guy in that regard. I had no idea that the number was upcoming until right before Christmas when someone mentioned it to me” Katy Gazzini pics
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Midnight Hour arriving at the Yonkers Raceway International Trot barn
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Here is the draw for this year’s $1,00,000 Yonkers International Trot!
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DREAMOKO getting ready to exit the trailer when he arrived at Yonkers Raceway, for next week's
#InternationalTrot
(Gabriela Trmal photo)
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FOILED AGAIN goes over $7.5 million lifetime with a 1:53.2 win in first race ($27k purse) for
@MKakaley
@RonBurkeRacing
(Mike Lizzi photo)
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RINGOSTARR TREB getting comfortable in his new room
Lizzi pic
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Congrats to
@MarkMacRacing
on win 6,000 with Atlanta at Vernon on Friday night ! (Lizzi photo)
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FOILED AGAIN getting ready to warm up as he tries for win 100 in tonight's 8th race (Lizzi photo)
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Norway's LIONEL was out for a long jog Wednesday morning- only 2 more days til the $1,000,000 Yonkers International Trot - Lizzi pics
#International18
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Shartin N practicing proper social distancing from Caviart Ally! The two great mares square off in race 5 tonight
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GIMPANZEE is now 11 for 11 after taking 1st
@NYSireStakes
(purse $54,833) on the undercard in 1:55, for Brian Sears &
@MarcusMMelander
@Courant_AB
& S R F Stable - life earnings now over $700,000
Mike Lizzi photo
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CRUZADO DELA NOCHE (6) of Sweden ($62.50) & Brian Sears win the $1,000,000 Yonkers International Trot in 2:24.3 - Lionel of Norway was 2nd, Up And Quick of France 3rd , USA's Ariana G 4th-
@Courant_AB
owner
@MarcusMMelander
trainer
EX 6-9 $698
TRI $14,069
Mike Lizzi photos
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Here is France's Une De Mai & Jean-René Gougeon winning the International Trot at Roosevelt Raceway in 1969 (purse $100,000). She would win again in 1971
#International18
#harnessracing
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Congratulations to the connections of Amigo Volo on setting a world-record for 4-year-old trotters of 1:52.4 in tonight’s 4th race!
@SOAofNY
@DRFHarness
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The filly did it! Joviality S wins the first leg of the Trotting Triple Crown, the MGM Yonkers Trot in a track record tying 1:53.1 for trainer
@MarcusMMelander
and driver Brian Sears!
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10 year old BIT OF A LEGEND N was retired trackside after finishing with total earnings of $2.5 million. The Tritton's, Von Knoblauch's,
@stratton_racing
Tritton's team & YR officials were here for the photo.
He is off to a stallion career at Midland Acres in Ohio
Lizzi pic
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SHARTIN N ($4.00)
@tetrickracing
repeat in the Blue Chip Matchmaker Series for trainer Jim King Jr and owners Tetrick, Poillucci & Jo Ann Looney-King in 1:52.1. Stablemate Bettor Joy N was 2nd & Apple Bottom Jeans 3rd
6-5 EX $77.50
6-5-2 TRI $77.50
Mike Lizzi photos
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Congratulations Joe Bongiorno on 3,000 wins !!
Emotions Riches took race 7 for
@talexstable
to get the milestone win
@BongiornoRacing
Luna De La Rosa photos
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WOW, what a mile from Backstreet Shadow who equaled the 1:49.3 track record tonight!
Owner: Robert Di Nozzi
Trainer: Travis Alexander
Driver: Matt Kakaley
Gambling problem, call 1-877-8-HOPENY, must be 18 or older to bet on horses.
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👀👀👀how close was the finish from last night’s fifth race? See for yourself!
@SOAofNY
@DRFHarness
@DRFHarnessMatt
@USTrotting
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In 1995, HIS MAJESTY &
@stefan_melander
of Sweden won the $300,000 International at YR in 2:26.2- CR Kay Suzie had a huge lead til the mile mark, but His Majesty was too good. His sire Ideal du Gazeau won the race 3 straight times at Roosevelt Raceway from 81-83
#International18
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Get A Wish from Denmark got to enjoy some fun in the sun this morning, gearing up for this year’s $1,000,000 Yonkers International Trot
@USTrotting
@HarnessRacingFZ
@DRFHarness
@Harnesslink
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SHARTIN N ($3.80)
@tetrickracing
@KingHoofBeats
win $373,000 final of Blue Chip Matchmaker Series, 1:52.2 Sell A Bt N 2nd, Motu Moonbeam N 3rd. Richard Poillucci co-owns. Tim took the lead on the 3rd turn and was over
Race photo by Mike Lizzi, blanket photo by Mike Castellano
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Congratulations to Hellabalou on winning tonight’s $511,000 MGM Borgata Pacing Series Final for trainer
@RonBurkeRacing
and driver
@BongiornoRacing
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8,000 wins!!! Congratulations
@jbartlettracing
Bartlett drove Charms Little Sis ($9.30) to the milestone win in race 9. Jason's wife Kristen and sons Kobe & Karter were there for the big win, along with trainer Scott Blackler and caretaker Bryan Trujano
Katy Gazzini photos
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The field is set for this year’s International Trot! Catch the live draw tomorrow at Noon!
🇺🇸 🇳🇴 🇩🇰 🇫🇷 🇸🇪 🇨🇦 🇮🇹
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STAY HUNGRY (
#6
, $7.60)
@Dmcnair12
@alagnaracing
win an epic Messenger Stakes over game Jimmy Freight in 1:52.1. Stay Hungry has won the first two legs of the pacing Triple Crown and this is Tony Alagna's 3rd Messenger in the last 4. John Campbell presented the trophy
Lizzi pics
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THEARTOFCONFUSION A is the first ever to break 1:50 at Yonkers Raceway with a 1:49.3 blowout in race 10 for driver
@AustinSiegelman
& trainer Gilbert Garcia-Herrera
Mike Lizzi photos
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Congratulations to Jordan Stratton and
@JennBongiorno
on winning our driving and training titles!
See everyone when we kick things off on Monday, Jan. 10 (pending
@NYSGamingComm
approval), with a new first post of 6:55!
Besjon Doda Photo
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Etonnant is very relaxed prior to training this morning!
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Trainer Brett Pelling taking Caviart Ally out for a warm up with an assist from Jim King Jr
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BETTOR'S WISH ($3.70) & Dexter Dunn win the $300,000 Art Rooney Pace for Chris Ryder, Bella Rcg, Fair Island Farm & K Solomon. Branquinho 2nd, Air Force Hanover 3rd
6-3 EX $24
6-3-8 TRI $242.50
Mike Lizzi photos
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WIGGLE IT JIGGLEIT awesome in $250,000 Invitational Pace 1:50.2 (Mike Lizzi pic)
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George Brennan confirmed he and The Onlyest One are OK after race 2 infield visit
Mike Lizzi pic
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1984 International Trot was won by 7 year old Lutin d'Isigny of France, with driver Jean-Paul André in world record time of 2:30 for a mile and a quarter at Roosevelt Raceway. Owner/trainer Maurice Corniere. The purse was $250,000 He won again in 1985
#International18
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This Is A Plan shocks them tonight to win the $514,000 MGM Borgata Pacing Series Final!
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Longshot Ostro Hanover took down heavy favorite This Is The Plan, closing in the passing lane to win the fourth division of the MGM
@BorgataAC
Pacing Series for trainer
@JennBongiorno
and driver
@BongiornoRacing
@USTrotting
@DRFHarness
@SOAofNY
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RESOLVE returns with an impressive front end 1:54.3 win for
@USASvans
in $55,000 Open Handicap Trot OBRIGADO 2nd (Mike Lizzi photo)
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in 1982, 8 year old Ideal du Gazeau of France won his 2nd of 3 straight International Trot's at Roosevelt Raceway with trainer/driver Eugene Lefevre for owner Pierre-Jean Morin
#International18
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HANNELORE HANOVER will represent USA in the $1 million International Trot at Yonkers Raceway OCT 15 (Lisa Photo)
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47-1 Hellabalou scores a monumental upset in the $511,000 MGM Borgata Pacing Series!
@BongiornoRacing
@RonBurkeRacing
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Today's program - Yonkers International Trot and New York Sire Stakes Finals! Over $3 million in purses.... And a free hat!
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RESOLVE and Ake Svanstedt win the $1,000,000 Yonkers International Trot in world record 2:23.4 for 1 &1/4 mile (Mike Lizzi photo)
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OASIS BI, Italy's representative in next weeks $1 million International Trot, getting comfortable at Yonkers Raceway (Gabriela Trmal photo)
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This Is The Plan following last nights victory in the MGM Borgata Pacing Series! Congratulations to all of the connections!
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CRAZY WOW
@Gingras3
@RonBurkeRacing
take the $250,000 Harry Harvey Trot 2:25 Lookslikechipndale 2nd (Mike Lizzi pic)
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Longshot JESSE'S STORY (70-1)
@stratton_racing
upset in 9th Exacta $1,394 Triple $14,021 for Rags To Riches Of PA
http://t.co/xKfH3WAuGO
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MCWICKED ($6.90) & Brian Sears take the $250,000 Dan Rooney Invitational Pace for trainer Casie Coleman and owner S S G Stables. Micky Gee N closed hard for 2nd, Jimmy Freight 3rd in 1:51.1
Mike Lizzi race photo
Katy Gazzini blanket photo
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GIMPANZEE ($2.60) dominates in the $500,000 Yonkers Trot for driver Brian Sears & trainer
@MarcusMMelander
for owners
@Courant_AB
& S R F Stable. Forbidden Trade 2nd, -Empire City President & COO Uri Clinton presented
4-6 EX $8.50
4-6-3 TRI 18
Mike Lizzi photos
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The International Trot horses are getting a lay of the land in preparation for Saturday’s big race!
Gambling problem? Call 1.877.8HopeNY
Must be 18 or older to wager on horses.
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American Courage nailed early pace-setter Jimmy Freight on late in the stretch to take the final division of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series!
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Thanks to our amazing photographer Mike Lizzi for snagging these last night!
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2018 Yonkers International Trot foreign Representatives will be
Arazi Boko (Italy)
Cruzado Dela Noche (Sweden)
Dreammoko (Netherlands)
Lionel (Norway)
Marion Marauder (Canada)
Pastore Bob (Sweden)
Ringostarr Treb (Italy)
Slide So Easy (Denmark)
Up and Quick (France)
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Congratulations to harness racing’s newest world-record holder Amigo Volvo! He became the fastest 4-year-old trotting gelding on a half-mile track.
@Taryn19
@USTrotting
@DRFHarness
@SOAofNY
@EmpireCCasino
@MGMResortsIntl
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SIX PACK ($2.70)
@USASvans
equal YR all age track record 1:53.1 with impressive romp in Open Handicap Trot. Lord Cromwell 2nd, New Heaven 3rd
8-3 EX $28.80
8-3-1 TRI $173
Katy Gazzini photo
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What a thrilling MGM Borgata Pacing Series! Funatthebeach N muscled passed Leonidas A to win the Final in 1:50.1 for trainer Jeffrey Gillis and driver
@stratton_racing
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ZACON GIO of Italy wins the $1,000,000 Yonkers International Trot in 2:24.1
Slide So Easy 2nd
Marion Marauder 3rd
Driver: Roberto Vecchione
Trainer: Holger Ehlert
Owner: Franco Giuseppe
Mike Lizzi photos
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Funatthebeach N won the $549,000 MGM Borgata Pacing Series Final in upset fashion in 1:50.1 for trainer Jeff Gillis and driver
@stratton_racing
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RUBBER DUCK
@BongiornoRacing
@JennBongiorno
grinds out first over win in $40,000 Open Handicap Trot over a game NF Happenstance (2nd), In Secret 3rd 1:56.1
Mike Lizzi photo
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Cokstile (Norway) wins the $1,000,000 MGM Yonkers International Trot in 2:23 for owner Scuderia Santese Srl and trainer Mattia Orlando.
@equidia
@LeTrot
@USTrotting
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Guess who's back?!?!
We're ready to kick off 2024 with a BANG, first post tonight is 7:00, be there or be square!
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Here are the drivers for the $1,000,000 International Trot at Yonkers Raceway !!!
#International
http://t.co/HPUNPwWnKw
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2018 Blue Chip champ SHARTIN N ($2.10)
@tetrickracing
held off Dont Think Twice A in 1:52.2 to take 5th $40,000 division
@KingHoofBeats
Mike Lizzi photo
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BETTORS FIRE N ($19.40) & Ron Cushing led the whole way to take 2nd div of Levy Series (Leg 4) in 1:53.2 Anythingforlove A 2nd, More The Better N 3rd - This is Bettors Fire N's Levy win
5-1 EX $67.50
5-1-6 TRI $508
Mike Lizzi photos
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