The ‘Duke’ hopes to rule in Yonkers Trot elimination
At 0h05, on June 20, 2024 • By Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager
Duke Of Walner will head to Friday’s lone MGM Yonkers Trot elimination looking for his first win of the season, and trainer/co-owner Lucas Wallin hopes the trip to MGM Yonkers Raceway coupled with several equipment changes can help the colt get the job done.
The Yonkers Trot is the first jewel in the Trotting Triple Crown, followed by the Hambletonian in August and Kentucky Futurity in October. Eight 3-year-old male trotters will meet in the Yonkers Trot elimination, which goes for a purse of $25,000. The top-five finishers from the elim will join bye recipients Security Protected, Situationship, and Sir Pinocchio in the $300,000 guaranteed final on June 28 at The Hilltop.
