International Trot

International Trot Notebook

October 09, 2019

The $1 million Yonkers International Trot is set for this Saturday (Oct. 12) at Yonkers Raceway, and the connections of three of the race’s participants have taken the opportunity to discuss their cha...

International Hopeful Still Getting Better

October 05, 2019

“He is 10 years old and it seems like he’s the best he’s ever been. It is kind of surprising for him to be in that good shape as a 10-year-old.”

Atlanta Preps For International Trot

October 02, 2019

“At the end of the day, there aren’t many million-dollar races in the sport. I’d be lying if I said I wouldn’t want to win it.”

Zacon Gio Streaks Into Yonkers

September 21, 2019

In 1993, Holger Ehlert was working as an assistant trainer in Wim Paal’s stable. Paal sent Embassy Lobell to New York to represent France in the International Trot that year and Mike Lachance kept the...

2019 International Trot Field Set

September 20, 2019

Yonkers Raceway has announced its field of 10 world-class entrants for the $1 million International Trot, set for the afternoon of Saturday, October 12.

A Special Connection With ‘Cruzado’

October 15, 2018

“Actually, we didn’t see much of the stretch. First, we thought he was going to be third… then we thought he was going to be second… then we realized he actually won… it was totally crazy. It was real...

International Trot To Cruzado Dela Noche

October 13, 2018

Making his North American homecoming after a three-year campaign overseas, Cruzado Dela Noche, representing Sweden, rode cover second over and nailed late-leader Lionel at the wire to pull a 30-1 upse...

Drivers Weigh In On International Trot

October 11, 2018

North American drivers participating in Saturday’s (Oct. 13) $1 million International Trot at Yonkers Raceway face several challenges as they prepare for the event, most notably learning about their r...

Paal High On Ringostarr Treb

October 10, 2018

“He’s stepped up in class every year… I must say, the horse is a very smart horse. He can handle every kind of track and can do it either from the lead or with cover. It doesn’t make a big difference....

‘International’ Win Would Be Special

October 10, 2018

“[A win in the International Trot] would mean a lot. I would be really, really excited. This is my last year of training and to end up winning, that’s another stripe on my shoulder. It would be someth...

Enhanced Security For International Trot

October 09, 2018

The New York State Gaming Commission has announced the implementation of enhanced security and drug testing protocols for the upcoming International Trot. The protocols will require out-of-competition...

Rail For 'Marauder' In The 'International'

October 09, 2018

Marion Marauder, who finished second in last year’s $1 million International Trot, has been installed as the 3-1 morning line favourite for Saturday’s (Oct. 13) 40th edition of the invitational, which...