Yonkers: Leonidas A tallies again, handle tops $1 million on Monday night

Leonidas A won Yonkers Raceway's $37,000 Open Handicap Pace on Monday night (May 17) to improve his record in 2021 to six wins from seven starts and wagering on the 11-race program exceeded $1 million.

Driven by Austin Siegelman, Leonidas A left from post five and was able to clear pole-sitter Ostro Hanover (Tyler Buter) to take over the lead before the 27 3/5 opening quarter. Leonidas A continued to show the way through a 56 2/5 half and a 1:23 4/5 three-quarters, but Moonshine Kisses (Jason Bartlett) was out and on the move first-over from third before the latter marker.

Moonshine Kisses made some headway around the last turn and into the lane, but Leonidas A dug in gamely through the stretch and held sway to win by a head in 1:51 1/5. Ostro Hanover saved third over Twin B Tuffenuff (George Brennan).

Trained by Sheena Mcelhiney for owner Jesmeral Stable, Leonidas A picked up his 30th career victory and has now earned $356,048. The 4-5 favorite, Leonidas A paid $3.60 to win and led a $31.00 exacta and an $89.00 trifecta.

Wagering action was strong throughout the night, and when the card was all over, it turned out to be another "Million Dollar Monday" at Yonkers, as the handle totaled $1,011,530.

Yonkers Raceway resumes live action on Tuesday night (May 18) at 7:15 p.m. and continues on a Monday-Friday schedule.

--press release (Yonkers)--