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2010 Meet A SuccessLive Racing came to a conclusion on Sunday, July 25Morrill dominates Sire Stakes action at BuffaloJim 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 BuffaloSix 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 SaturdayThe New York Sire Stakes circuit makes one last stop at Buffalo Raceway on Saturday night, first post time 6:40 pmFriday Sire Stakes PreviewBuffalo 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 WinLow 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 WinHung to the outside for the first half-mile, Newberry Winner with sheer determination won for the eighth time this year.Erie County Fair RacesThe Erie County Fair and Buffalo Raceway is hosting the New York County Fair series on Thursday, July 22UNYHWA Hall of FameWilliam “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 VictoriousBoomer Berman comes from behind to take his last race at Buffalo Raceway.Roadside Delight establishes a New Track RecordHe 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 SundaySunday 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 PreviewSeven 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 BuffaloTeam Schnittker won four out of the five New York Sire Stakes races Wednesday night.NYSS Filly Trotters Debut at BuffaloAs 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 TrotA 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 ScoresEven 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 PaceDriver 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 WinIt 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 ActionDriver 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 ActionA 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 ThrillerA 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 DayDad’s always have a great time at the track however this Father’s Day is something special at Buffalo Raceway.Saturday Night PreviewThe 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 TrottersWith 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 PreviewThe 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 FameNominate your favorite great for the Hall of Fame.Arm And A Leg Cruises to an Easy Open Handicap VictoryFast 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 RacewayLots of Free Family fun and NY Sire Stakes highlight Father's DayPembroke Primo goes Wire to Wire in the Filly and Mares Open PaceReinsman Kevin Cummings put the six-year-old on the lead and she never looked back to register her fourth win of the year.When GettingIts that time of year when high expectations are running rampantMay Award WinnersFisher, Holliday, Two Twentytwo claim May UNYHWA AwardsSunday's NYSS RecapAndrovette, Tia Maria Hanover, It's Only Roni open the 2010 NY Sire Stakes season with victories.Compass Connection Surprises in Open Handicap PaceReinsman 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 RacewayBoth Miss Walker and Redneck Reindeer found the front end the place to be.Pick Up The Pace With Sunday Afternoon RacingSunday afternoon racing starts June 6 with NY Sire Stakes action.Fan Favorite Two Twentytwo makes it Four in a RowThe 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 FictionThe morning line is one of the most talked about and least understood numbers in a racing program.Belmont Stakes at Buffalo RacewayBuffalo Raceway is the place to watch the Belmont Stakes in WNY!Making Up For Lost TimeOh,what could have beenColarusso Cherishes the Victories with Two Twenty TwoTwo 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 RacewayHello Carlo and Casimir Honkytonk were well driven by the meets leading reinsman.Card Shark Krazy wires the field in Open PaceDriver 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 PaceA 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 HeadquartersBuffalo Raceway is your place to watch, wager and win on the Preakenss Stakes.Cry For Cash Takes all The Loot in the Buffalo FeatureDriver 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 TrotDriver 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 IntoNormally, Itry to write a column that has something to do withRhino K O's the Competition in the Albatross Knockout Series FinalA 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 OpensBoth horses found that on the lead was the place to be on a warm beautiful night with a fast track.Kentucky DerbyThe 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 PaceAssigned 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 PaceThe 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 FeatureDriver 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 SlopOn 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 VictoryDriver 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 FeaturesSouthwind Prairie, driven by reinsman Jack Flanigen, won for the first time this year, in the F&M Open Pace.Are You The Next American IdleAs a midway point of the meet approaches it may be timeMiss Walker Captures the Filly and Mares Open Handicap PaceJust 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 WinnersFlanigen, Millner and Kelly take March monthly awardsShow Me The MoneyWho would have ever thought that 'show' betting could reap hugeNew York Prime and Scotts Rolls Royce Dead Heat in the Buffalo FeatureTwo good horses find two completley different ways to get to the finish line.Kelly is Razor Sharp in the Filly and Mares Open PaceKelly 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 StoryLast week I wrote about Jim Morrill Jr. and his return to Buffalo RacewayDubai World CupFortunes 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 FinalThe 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 TrotDriver 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 SulkyMorrill will be involved in 25 of 26 races at the Hamburg Oval this weekend.The Morrill Of The StoryAs I write this article for the weekend, it seems that Jim Morrill Jr. isLetcher and National Artchive Prevail in Bret Hanover claiming seriesPatient drives by brothers John and Kevin Cummings put their horses in the Bret Hanover final next week.Jack Sparrow Splashes Home to an Easy VictoryJack 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 TicketsMutuel tickets that were issued in 2009 must be redeemed by April 1, 2010,I'm Going Home To A Place Where I BelongSometimes no truer words have ever been spokenBenzley Mindale and Golder win divisions of the Bret Hanover Caiming SeriesBoth 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 TrotTrent 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 HitI can remember when I first started going to the races years agoWine Guide is the Toast of the Town in Niatross FinalA patient Jimmy Whisman used the passing lane to win the Niatross Final with Wine Guide.Hello Carlo takes the Open Handicap TrotA 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 OneSeveral weeks ago I touched upon a handicapping angle that I notTalking About Favorites (Part 2)Last week I spoke about favorites and how to beat themThe Niatross Knockout Final is all SetLong 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 TrotAfter 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 winT M Mohawk went wire to wire for reinsman Kevin Cummings to register his first win of the year.As Innocuous As It LooksThis week's column is about the difference between 'straightNew York Prime is Center Cut in the Buffalo FeatureDriver 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 BuffaloKevin 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 trackThe Niatross Series BeginsEight 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 BuffaloReinsman 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 FeatureDriver 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 themCry For Cash Takes all the Money in the feature at BuffaloCry 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 FeatureDriver Jamie Dunlap put Newberry Winner on the lead and she never looked back beating six rivals.Bombs Away in the Buffalo FeatureEternal Revenue and driver Jimmy Whisman score at 21-1.Favorites Are Not Everyones ChoiceThe word “favorite” around the betting public often elicits a lot of different responses.Nifty Prescott Wins the Open Handicap PaceA 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 FeatureDismissed 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 featureDriver 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 ReviewsBedroom Photo with Ray Fisher, Jr. at the controls won the $9,000 Open Trot.Live Racing Returns at the Renovated Buffalo RacewayThe new look Buffalo Raceway is all set to open on Friday January 15.Mills Wins Pick Em ContestTom Mills of Orchard Park took home the top prize in the Pigskin Pick Em Contest that wrapped up with end of the regular season. |