Harrah's Philadelphia: Ron Burke sweeps training titles at PA racetracks

During Thursday's card at Harrah's Philadelphia, Yannick Gingras prevailed with the Yankee Glide gelding Max, who raced on the lead most of the way en route to a 1:55 1/5 victory in the $11,600 top fast-class feature for Burke Racing Stable LLC., Weaver Bruscemi LLC., and Frank Baldachino. The victory also clinched the 2020 training win title for Ron Burke, five ahead after battling defending champion Gilbert Garcia-Owen throughout the last part of the season. It was Burke's ninth local title, and also marks the first time he posted a "Pennsylvania sweep" - sending out the most successful horses at The Meadows, Pocono, and now Philly.

Sunday's closing-day card of the 2020 season will feature a mandatory distribution of the Jackpot Hi-5 pool, which will carry $17,000+ in "free money" that will have to be divided among successful bettors.

--press release (PHHA/Pocono)--