Yonkers: Friday 9/18 Analysis
Brewster Smith's analysis of the Friday 9/18 card at Yonkers Raceway.
Brewster SmithSep 16, 2015
Brewster Smith's analysis of the Friday 9/18 card at Yonkers Raceway.
The brothers George Ackel III and Adam Ackel will win their second straight owner title at Louisiana Downs when the meet ends on Saturday.
Yonkers Raceway on Wednesday announced seven more confirmed participants for the $1,000,000 International Trot, set for Saturday afternoon, Oct. 10.
Lone Star Park opens its Quarter Horse meet on Friday night, and the track will host the Challenge Championships on Nov. 6-7. The series of major stakes bring together some of the sport’s top Quarter Horses.
Richard Anyel is the new announcer for Retama Park, according to Kevin Whalen, the track’s general manager. Anyel replaces Tom Harris, who is the new announcer for Zia Park.
He’s Comin in Hot made a triumphant return to his home state Saturday night for a division of the $75,000 Texas Stallion Stakes at Retama Park. Now, he’s a candidate for some of the upcoming 2-year-old stakes at Remington Park.
Joes Blazing Aaron is a candidate for the $75,000 Mr. Steele on Sept. 27 at Gulfstream Park, said trainer Peter Walder.
Safe From Terror gobbled up ground late to capture the $170,000 Nadia Lobell for 3-year-old pacing fillies at The Meadows on Wednesday afternoon.
Roll It Gal outran her 23-1 odds at Gulfstream Park last month when third in an optional $16,000 claiming race for fillies and mares at a mile. She is back at the same level Friday and figures to be a much shorter price.
A Tapit colt created major fireworks Wednesday afternoon at the Keeneland September yearling sale, going to Mandy Pope for $2.1 million following a prolonged bidding war.