YONKERS, NY, Monday, September 24, 2018-It's nine-tenths done.
Yonkers Raceway has announced the foreign participants for the 40th International Trot. The million-dollar, mile-and-a-quarter event, the fourth International since the race was brought back after two decades of dormancy, goes Saturday afternoon, Oct. 13th.
The world-class trotters, in alphabetical order, are…
Arazi Boko (Italy)
Cruzado Dela Noche (Sweden)
Dreammoko (Netherlands)
Lionel (Norway)
Marion Marauder (Canada)
Pastore Bob (Sweden)
Ringostarr Treb (Italy)
Slide So Easy (Denmark)
Up and Quick (France)
Each horse's country of representation was determined by ownership and/or sire.
"These are some of the best trotters in training and we're very happy they've accepted our invitations," racing secretary Steve Starr said. "I'm expecting a great race."
As far as the United States entrant, Starr said that should be finalized in the next week or so.
Further informational regarding International Trot Day (including post time, promotions and apron activities) shall be sent when available.
by Frank Drucker, for Yonkers Raceway