The Grand Circuit's weekly overview highlights the upcoming race at Meadowlands Racetrack.
This Week: Arthur Cutler Memorial, The Meadowlands, East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Schedule of Events: The Meadowlands will host Grand Circuit action on Saturday (May 21) with the $170,450 Arthur Cutler Memorial for open trotters. Complete entries for the race can be found by clicking on this link.
Last Time: While making only the second start of his career, Jonas K S (Centurion ATM-Crown Classic) put in an overpowering performance and set a new track record for three-year-old trotting colts after winning the inaugural $100,000 Battle of Bunker Hill Trot at Plainridge Park on Monday afternoon (May 16). Click here for a full recap.
Grand Circuit Standings: In 2022, the Grand Circuit leaders in three categories (driver, trainer and owner) will once again be tracked on a points system (20-10-5 for the top three finishers in divisions/finals and 10-5-2 for the top three finishers in eliminations/legs). Winbak Farms is the sponsor for the 2022 Grand Circuit awards.
Here are the leaders (through the races on May 16, 2022):
Drivers: 1. Jordan Stratton – 136; 2. Dexter Dunn – 112; 3. George Brennan – 110; 4. Jason Bartlett – 106; 5. Yannick Gingras – 105.
Trainers: 1. Ron Burke – 148; 2. Jen Bongiorno – 67; 3. Cory Stratton – 60; 4. Jeff Gillis – 54; 5. Erv Miller – 53.
Owners: 1. Jesmeral Stable – 62; 2. The OK Corral – 57; 3. Mark Ford – 40; 4. Team Tritton Inc. – 30; 5t. Karen Hauver – 27; 5t. Ricky Bucci – 27.
Looking Ahead: Grand Circuit action will take place next week at Harrah’s Philadelphia (Maxie Lee Memorial, Besty Ross and Commodore Barry for older horses), The Raceway at Western Fair District (Camluck Classic for older open pacers) and Woodbine Mohawk Park (Miss Versatility leg for older trotting mares).
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