Yonkers Raceway

Irish Mare Taking To North America

“I knew she was unbeaten and they were kind of high on her. I’d actually seen a few videos of her. You always have your doubts. You think of a horse coming from Ireland and you think, ‘Well, will they...

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JJ Flynn Jolts To Levy Upset

Outsider JJ Flynn flew by his competition to pull an upset in the first of six $50,000 divisions for the second round of the George Morton Levy Series at Yonkers Raceway on Saturday, March 23.

Apple Bottom Jeans Doubles In Matchmaker

Yonkers Raceway’s Blue Chip Matchmaker Series saw the second of five preliminary rounds go Friday night (March 22).

Will Take Charge Set For Debut

Jeff Gillis has no complaints about Will Take Charge’s 2018 season, a campaign that saw the gelding finish fifth on the money list for older trotters and capture the O'Brien Award for older trotting h...

Matchmaker Win A 'Delightful' Surprise

“To be honest, I thought she was probably a big track horse. I thought she was a closer and I thought you’d have to race her at the Meadowlands or Mohawk....I didn’t think she was a Matchmaker horse, ...

Finals Set For Petticoat, Sagamore Hill

The two richest local races of 2019 to date go next Monday and Tuesday, with Yonkers Raceway hosting the finals of the Petticoat and Sagamore Hill Pacing Series.

9,000 For Dube; Levy Kicks Off

Approaching his latest driving milestone for a while, Dube coordinated it just right, stylishly winning Saturday night‘s (March 16) opener of Yonkers Raceway’s George Morton Levy Memorial Pacing Serie...

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Shartin N Solid In 'Matchmaker'

Beware the Ides of March, provided you weren’t mesmerized by the start of Yonkers Raceway’s Blue Chip Matchmaker.

Another Million-Dollar Night At Yonkers

For the third consecutive night, Yonkers Raceway parachuted past the million-dollar handle plateau on Thursday (March 14).

King Set To Defend Matchmaker Title

When Jim King, Jr. thinks about returning to the Blue Chip Matchmaker Series at Yonkers Raceway, the trainer admits he’s “going in with a better chance than most.”

'Sharp Action Money' At Yonkers

Yonkers Raceway’s Tuesday night (March 12) storylines included Sharp Action Money and wagering money. Sharp Action Money drilled his foes in the second round of the Sagamore Hill Pacing Series, makin...

Medusa Ready To Get It On

“You always wonder, especially with a mare at her age, that when you shut her down the engine might not start back up. But she really came back great. She’s fresh and ready to go.”