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2010 Meet A Success

Live Racing came to a conclusion on Sunday, July 25

Morrill dominates Sire Stakes action at Buffalo

Jim Morrill, Jr. had four Sire Stakes victories for two-year-old trotting colts and geldings here at Buffalo Raceway Saturday night.

City Delight Cruises in NYSS Action at Buffalo

Six divisions for two-year-old pacing fillies were contested Friday night, but Betteronthebeach's 1:57.3 track record will hold for another year.

Freshman Colt Trotters Visit Saturday

The New York Sire Stakes circuit makes one last stop at Buffalo Raceway on Saturday night, first post time 6:40 pm

Friday Sire Stakes Preview

Buffalo Raceway’s 68th season will come to close this Sunday. On Friday the 2 Year Old Filly Pacers are at the Hamburg Oval.

Low And Right uses the Passing Lane for Open Win

Low And Right and driver Ray Fisher, Jr., exploded in the passing lane to beat five rivals in the $9,000 Open Handicap Pace.

Newberry Winner earned her Filly and Mares Open Win

Hung to the outside for the first half-mile, Newberry Winner with sheer determination won for the eighth time this year.

Erie County Fair Races

The Erie County Fair and Buffalo Raceway is hosting the New York County Fair series on Thursday, July 22

UNYHWA Hall of Fame

William “Buddy” Gilmour, Gerry Sarama, and the family of Dave Vance will be in the winners circle at Buffalo Raceway this Saturday night to accept their crystal keepsake commemorating their inductions into the UNYHWA Hall of Fame.

Boomer Victorious

Boomer Berman comes from behind to take his last race at Buffalo Raceway.

Roadside Delight establishes a New Track Record

He had to withstand a judges inquiry, but Roadside Delight and driver Jack Flanigen are now the new track record holder.

Fan favorite Boomer Berman Day Sunday

Sunday July 11 Buffalo Raceway will honor Boomer Berman a 14 year old horse that will be forced to retire at the end of the year in his last race at the Hamburg Oval.

NYSS 2YO Colt Pacers Preview

Seven divisions, that is right 7, will be going for a total of over $120,000 in purse money on Saturday night.

Schnittker Dominates NY Sire Stakes Action at Buffalo

Team Schnittker won four out of the five New York Sire Stakes races Wednesday night.

NYSS Filly Trotters Debut at Buffalo

As with any two year old racing Wednesday should be an interesting night of racing especially when the two year old filly trotters make their first appereance of the season.

Hello Carlo Repeats in Open Trot

A strong back-side brush by Hello Carlo and reinsman Jack Flanigen put the trotter in contention to win for the eighth time this year.

$578,362 and Counting for Hometown Favortie Michael Scores

Even at nine-years-old, the cagey old veteran still has the heart to win the $9,000 Open Handicap Pace now and then.

Scotts Rolls Royce Gets a Perfect Pocket Trip in Open Pace

Driver Troy Boring used the passing land, and Scotts Rolls Royce exploded in there for his third win of the year.

Hello Carlo Grinds Out a Tough Win

It wasn't easy but Hello Carlo and reinsman Jack Flanigen came first-over for a hard earned victory.

He's Gorgeous Romps in New York Sire Stakes Action

Driver Jason Bartlett avoided traffic problems and steered He's Gorgeous to his first win of the year.

Hometown favorite Tuesdays With Mom Wins in Sire Stakes Action

A perfect two-hole trip and an explosive brush in the stretch put Tuesdays With Mom in the winner's circle for owner-trainer Pete Arrigenna.

Manfromnantucket Wins Open Trot in a Thriller

A tough first-over trip and a gutsy stretch drive put Manfromnantucket and reinsman Ron Beback, Jr. in the winner's circle.

A Grand Father's Day

Dad’s always have a great time at the track however this Father’s Day is something special at Buffalo Raceway.

Saturday Night Preview

The Sire Stakes action continues Saturday night, with ladies night, as the three year-old filly trotters compete in six divisions on the fifteen race card.

Blacktuxwhitesocks breaks Track Record for Sophmore Trotters

With hometown boy Jeff Gregory in the bike, Blacktuxwhitesocks won in 1:58.1, which establishes a new track record.

NY Sire Stakes 3 Year Old Colt Pacer Preview

The New York Sire Stakes, the states premier harness racing program, are at Buffalo three days this week. The 3 year old trotting colts get things started Wednesday.

UNYHWA Hall Of Fame

Nominate your favorite great for the Hall of Fame.

Arm And A Leg Cruises to an Easy Open Handicap Victory

Fast early fractions made it easy for reinsman Kevin Cummings and Arm And A Leg to sweep by tiring leaders down the backstretch the second time.

Father's Day at the Raceway

Lots of Free Family fun and NY Sire Stakes highlight Father's Day

Pembroke Primo goes Wire to Wire in the Filly and Mares Open Pace

Reinsman Kevin Cummings put the six-year-old on the lead and she never looked back to register her fourth win of the year.

When Getting

Its that time of year when high expectations are running rampant

May Award Winners

Fisher, Holliday, Two Twentytwo claim May UNYHWA Awards

Sunday's NYSS Recap

Androvette, Tia Maria Hanover, It's Only Roni open the 2010 NY Sire Stakes season with victories.

Compass Connection Surprises in Open Handicap Pace

Reinsman Ron Beback, Jr. put the eight-year-old on the lead and he never looked back to register his third win of the year.

Miss Walker and Redneck Reindeer Win Open Handicaps at the Raceway

Both Miss Walker and Redneck Reindeer found the front end the place to be.

Pick Up The Pace With Sunday Afternoon Racing

Sunday afternoon racing starts June 6 with NY Sire Stakes action.

Fan Favorite Two Twentytwo makes it Four in a Row

The beautiful chestnut Two Twentytwo made every pole a winning one, motoring home in 1:54.2, which is the fastest pacing mile of the meet.

The Moring Line Fact or Fiction

The morning line is one of the most talked about and least understood numbers in a racing program.

Belmont Stakes at Buffalo Raceway

Buffalo Raceway is the place to watch the Belmont Stakes in WNY!

Making Up For Lost Time

Oh,what could have been

Colarusso Cherishes the Victories with Two Twenty Two

Two Twenty Two, a beautiful chestnut, won for the third time in a row for owner Dominic Colarusso Jr. The six-year-old Blissful Hall offspring is quickly becoming a fan favorite.

Driver Jack Flanigen sweeps both Opens at the Raceway

Hello Carlo and Casimir Honkytonk were well driven by the meets leading reinsman.

Card Shark Krazy wires the field in Open Pace

Driver Jimmy Whisman put the Cam's Card Shark offspring on the lead and he never looked back to register his first win of the year.

Jet From Above Surprises in Filly and Mares Open Pace

A perfect pocket trip and the passing lane was all that was needed for this newcomer to register her fourth win of the year.

Buffalo Raceway is your Triple Crown Headquarters

Buffalo Raceway is your place to watch, wager and win on the Preakenss Stakes.

Cry For Cash Takes all The Loot in the Buffalo Feature

Driver Ron Beback, Jr., put the five-year-old gelding on the lead and he never looked back to register his fourth win of the year.

Former NYSS Winner Redneck Reindeer Scores in Open Handicap Trot

Driver Ken "Doc" Holliday and Redneck Reindeer made a strong backside brush to take the lead en route to the geldings seventh win of the year.

Please, Don't Be Like Mike And Fade Into

Normally, Itry to write a column that has something to do with

Rhino K O's the Competition in the Albatross Knockout Series Final

A three-wide move down the backstretch was the right move by driver Troy Boring who just got Rhino up at the wire for the Albatross win.

Spacie Jessie and Hello Carlo win Opens

Both horses found that on the lead was the place to be on a warm beautiful night with a fast track.

Kentucky Derby

The Clubhouse will be packed with fans wearing Derby Hats and Mint Juleps in hand cheering on their favorite horses for the biggest day in horse racing.

Pro Kid Surprises in Open Handicap Pace

Assigned the rail with a $15,000 claiming tag, Pro Kid received a perfect two-hole trip to register his second win of the year.

Miss Walker Repeats in Fiily and Mares Open Pace

The sharpest mare on the grounds won for the sixth time this year with reinsman Jimmy Whisman at the controls.

Cry For Cash goes wire to wire in the Buffalo Feature

Driver Jack Flanigen put Cry For Cash on the lead and the Bettor's Delight offspring never looked back to register his third win of the year.

Jack Sparrow and Miss Walker Loved the Slop

On the lead was the place to be Friday night and that's just where drivers Jim McNeight and Jimmy Whisman put thier Open Winners.

Arm And A Leg Cruises to Open Handicap Victory

Driver Kevin Cummings put the seven-year-old on the lead and Arm And A Leg never looked back to register his second win of the 2010 campaign.

Southwind Prairie and Redneck Reindeer Share the $9,000 Features

Southwind Prairie, driven by reinsman Jack Flanigen, won for the first time this year, in the F&M Open Pace.

Are You The Next American Idle

As a midway point of the meet approaches it may be time

Miss Walker Captures the Filly and Mares Open Handicap Pace

Just past the quarter-pole, Miss Walker took a lead she would never relinquish to register her fourth win of the year with reinsman Jimmy Whisman at the controls.

March Award Winners

Flanigen, Millner and Kelly take March monthly awards

Show Me The Money

Who would have ever thought that 'show' betting could reap huge

New York Prime and Scotts Rolls Royce Dead Heat in the Buffalo Feature

Two good horses find two completley different ways to get to the finish line.

Kelly is Razor Sharp in the Filly and Mares Open Pace

Kelly and driver Jack Flanigen received a perfect pocket trip to register her sixth win of the year and fourth in a row.

The Rest Of The Story

Last week I wrote about Jim Morrill Jr. and his return to Buffalo Raceway

Dubai World Cup

Fortunes await in the desert at the Dubai World Cup, Saturday March 27. Simulcast wagering starts at 10 am.

Fast N Steady is just that in Bret Hanover Final

The plan was to put Fast N Steady on the lead, and that's exactly what driver Jack Flanigen did to register his fourth win of the year.

Australian Stock Wires the field in the Open Handicap Trot

Driver Jim Morrill,Jr. put the six-year-old on the lead and he never looked back to register his second win of the year in what was the fastest trotting mile of the year.

Jim Morrill Jr. Retuns to the Sulky

Morrill will be involved in 25 of 26 races at the Hamburg Oval this weekend.

The Morrill Of The Story

As I write this article for the weekend, it seems that Jim Morrill Jr. is

Letcher and National Artchive Prevail in Bret Hanover claiming series

Patient drives by brothers John and Kevin Cummings put their horses in the Bret Hanover final next week.

Jack Sparrow Splashes Home to an Easy Victory

Jack Sparrow and reinsman Jim McNeight went straight to the lead and never looked back to register his second win of the 2010 season.

Over $66,000 of Uncashed Tickets

Mutuel tickets that were issued in 2009 must be redeemed by April 1, 2010,

I'm Going Home To A Place Where I Belong

Sometimes no truer words have ever been spoken

Benzley Mindale and Golder win divisions of the Bret Hanover Caiming Series

Both Benzley Mindale with Jamie Dunlap and Golder with Jim McNeight used strong last quarter-miles to register wins in the Bret Hanover claiming series.

A Work In Progress Takes the Open Handicap Trot

Trent Tharps, filling in for regular driver Ken Holliday, gave A Work In Progress a beautiful garden spot two-hole trip for his third win of the year.

Bunt Singles Are No Longer A Hit

I can remember when I first started going to the races years ago

Wine Guide is the Toast of the Town in Niatross Final

A patient Jimmy Whisman used the passing lane to win the Niatross Final with Wine Guide.

Hello Carlo takes the Open Handicap Trot

A strong backside brush put Hello Carlo and reinsman Russell Swartz in the winner's circle for the second time this year.

When Two Is Better Than One

Several weeks ago I touched upon a handicapping angle that I not

Talking About Favorites (Part 2)

Last week I spoke about favorites and how to beat them

The Niatross Knockout Final is all Set

Long Beach Tea and Runrun Big Eagle both won their semi final legs, but will be running for new owners in the final next Saturday.

Jack Sparrow takes Open Trot

After four eight holes in a row, some post relief helped this talented trotter get back in the winner's circle.

Trainer Shawn McDonough gets frist pari mutuel win

T M Mohawk went wire to wire for reinsman Kevin Cummings to register his first win of the year.

As Innocuous As It Looks

This week's column is about the difference between 'straight

New York Prime is Center Cut in the Buffalo Feature

Driver Tom Agosti made the winning move just past the quarter pole and New York Prime did all the rest to register his first win of the year.

Pembroke Primo and Hello Carlo take the Features at Buffalo

Kevin Cummings and Russell Swartz gave thier horses masterefull drives to put them in the winner's circle.

Hesaporsche Takes the Wednesday night Feature.

With reinsman Tom Agosti in the bike, Hesaporche used the passing lane to register his second win of the year.

It's All About Perception!!!

Last Saturday night, as I was leaving the track

The Niatross Series Begins

Eight divisions od the Niatross Series were contested here at Buffalo Raceway Saturday night.

A Work In Progress does all the work in the feature at Buffalo

Reinsman Ken "Doc" Holliday put A Work In Progress on the lead and the six year old never looked back to register his second win of the year.

Hawaiian Alibi gets a perfect trip in Buffalo Feature

Driver Ron Beback Jr., sat the pocket then used the passing lane to guide Hawaiian Alibi to his second win of the year.

Talking About Favorites (Part 2)

Last week I spoke about favorites and how to beat them

Cry For Cash Takes all the Money in the feature at Buffalo

Cry For Cash and driver Ron Beback, Jr. made a strong backside brush to pass tiring leaders en route to his first win of the season.

Newberry Winner goes Coast to Coast in Buffalo Feature

Driver Jamie Dunlap put Newberry Winner on the lead and she never looked back beating six rivals.

Bombs Away in the Buffalo Feature

Eternal Revenue and driver Jimmy Whisman score at 21-1.

Favorites Are Not Everyones Choice

The word “favorite” around the betting public often elicits a lot of different responses.

Nifty Prescott Wins the Open Handicap Pace

A jump up in class didn't seem to bother Nifty Prescott and reinsman Ken Holliday as the gelding won for the second time this year.

A Work In Progress Goes over $100,000 lifetime in Buffalo Feature

Dismissed by the bettors at 8-1, A Work In Progress and driver Ken Holliday won for the first time this year.

Clooney Drummond splashes home the winner in the Buffalo feature

Driver Greg Merton put Clooney Drummond on the lead and never looked back to win the $9,000 Open Pace.

Live Racing at Buffalo Raceway Returns to Rave Reviews

Bedroom Photo with Ray Fisher, Jr. at the controls won the $9,000 Open Trot.

Live Racing Returns at the Renovated Buffalo Raceway

The new look Buffalo Raceway is all set to open on Friday January 15.

Mills Wins Pick Em Contest

Tom Mills of Orchard Park took home the top prize in the Pigskin Pick Em Contest that wrapped up with end of the regular season.