Hohneck aims to add to memorable moments in International Trot

At 9h04, on September 12, 2025 • By Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager

Philippe Allaire might have been a bit disappointed when his MGM Yonkers International Trot contender Hohneck drew post 10 for Saturday’s $1 million Grade 1 invitational for older trotters at MGM Yonkers Raceway, but it hasn’t diminished his enthusiasm for participating in the event.

“I am thrilled to race in this famous race, the International Trot,” said Allaire, who bred, owns and trains Hohneck, an 8-year-old French star who counts the 2023 Elitlopp among his 25 lifetime wins. “It is my American dream.”

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