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.
The ‘as of now’ list, alphabetically and with country of representation, is as follows:
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Atlanta (U.S.)
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Bahia Quesnot (France)
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Cruzado Dela Noche (Sweden)
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Guardian Angel AS (U.S.)
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Lionel (Norway)
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Marion Marauder (Canada)
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Norton Commander (Germany)
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Slide So Easy (Denmark)
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Uza Josellyn (Switzerland)
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Zacon Gio (Italy)
A year ago, it was 30-1 shot Cruzado Dela Noche who snapped Lionel at the wire in the mile-and-a-quarter event, prevailing in 2:24.3. Marion Marauder finished fifth, with Slide So Easy eighth.
This is the 41st International Trot and fifth since it returned after a two-decade hiatus.
The special matinee program, with first post at 1:00 p.m., also features a pair of $250,000 Invitationals: the Harry Harvey Trot (also at 1-1/4 miles) and Dan Rooney Pace. As in the past, International Trot Day features giveaways, themed food and drink specials, music and more.
Updates shall be sent when available.
(Yonkers)