This weekend promises a thrilling line up of Grand Circuit racing events across three renowned tracks. Here's what's in store:
Woodbine Mohawk Park in Milton, Ontario, will host a top-flight card on Saturday, June 15th, headlined by the prestigious C$1 million North America Cup for 3-year-old pacing colts. Also on the schedule are the C$425,000 Fan Hanover for 3-year-old pacing fillies, the C$305,000 Roses Are Red for older pacing mares, the C$233,000 Armbro Flight for older trotting mares, and the C$225,000 Goodtimes for 3-year-old male trotters.
Simultaneously, The Meadows in Washington, Pennsylvania, will showcase the $97,854 Currier & Ives with two divisions for 3-year-old male trotters on Saturday.
Meanwhile, on Friday, June 14th, The Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will host two $50,000 divisions each of the second leg of the Graduate Series for 4-year-old pacers and 4-year-old trotters.
Racing enthusiasts can find entries for The Meadows and Meadowlands races by clicking on this link, while entries for the Mohawk Park races are available by clicking on this link.
Last Time: The $200,000 Battle of Lake Erie at MGM Northfield Park saw Little Rocket Man emerge victorious on Saturday, June 8th, in a thrilling upset. Under the skilled guidance of driver Jeremy Smith, Little Rocket Man navigated a challenging race to secure the win.
Despite facing tough competition, Little Rocket Man surged to victory in an impressive time of 1:52.4, overcoming the odds at 20-1. Trainer Ken Rucker praised the gelding's determination and heart, emphasizing his relentless drive to win every race.
Owned by Russell Beeman and Jack Freeman, Little Rocket Man's triumph marked his 59th career victory, bringing his earnings to an impressive $1,272,799.
Driver Jeremy Smith expressed his confidence in Little Rocket Man's abilities, noting the horse's remarkable performance despite unexpected challenges throughout the race.