The fifth and final legs of the Blue Chip Matchmaker and MGM Borgata series are coming up at Yonkers Raceway on Friday (April 15) and Monday (April 18), respectively.
The current top 10 in the Matchmaker are: Drama Act (262 points), Easy To Please (200 points), Racine Bell (200 points), Karma Seelster (192 points), Miss You N (192 points), Best Head West (187 points), Mystical Carrie (187 points), Keep Rockin A (178 points), Lit De Rose (155 points), and Man Dontforget Me (153 points).
As far as the Borgata goes, Nandolo N leads with 250 points. He is followed by This Is The Plan (227.5 points), Leonidas A (225 points), Tattoo Artist (212 points), Funatthebeach N (210 points), Pat Stanley N (200 points), Jacks Legend N (187 points), Semi Tough (182 points), Western Joe (174 points), and Poseidon Seelster (170 points).
The horses with the eight highest point totals will advance to the finals, which have estimated purses of $550,000 for the Borgata and $381,000 for the Matchmaker. There will also be consolations for each race.
Click on the following links to view the complete series standings for the Blue Chip Matchmaker and MGM Borgata.
Racing is currently being held at Yonkers on a Monday-Friday basis, with post time each night at 6:55 p.m.
The Empire Terrace Dining Room will be open when the track hosts the finals of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series and Blue Chip Matchmaker Series on Monday, April 25. The price point will be $80 per person, plus tax and gratuity for the food. There will also be an open bar available for $40 per person, plus tax and gratuity. For reservations, please call 914-457-2531 on Friday or Saturday. For more information outside those days, please reach out to the race office.
(With files from Yonkers Raceway)