Just six years ago, Ron Burke nearly had his first Hambletonian victory before What The Hill suffered the only disqualification of a first-place finisher in the race’s history. He and Yannick Gingras, also still chasing a win in the American classic, exited Saturday night (July 29) at The Meadowlands primed and ripe for revenge.
Harness racing trainer Domenico Cecere might not be thrilled with the post position for Winner’s Bet (Walner-Side Bet Hanover) in Saturday’s (July 29) second of two $100,000 Hambletonian Stakes eliminations at The Meadowlands, but the trainer is quite pleased with the way his colt has returned to action this season as he heads to the
Meadowlands qualifiers were off at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday (April 22) with temperatures in the mid teens (57°F / 14°C) and a trace wind aiding the horses in the homestretch.
When you have 31 horses in on a card, you figure to have a good night, and trainer Tony Alagna did just that Friday (July 15) at The Meadowlands, winning four of the 11 $20,000 divisions of the first leg of the Kindergarten Series for two-year-olds.