Federer the tennis champion was one of the greatest to ever play the game. And last night the harness racing horse named Federer did his namesake proud by winning the $19,000 third race at Yonkers Raceway in New York.
Federer, driven by George Brennan, defeated Bookem Danno and Bettor’s Desire for the money and paid $2.98 to win and $2.30 to place and $2.10 to show. Also competing in the race were Mad River, Jms Best Bet, War No More, Curry’s Flavor and Lennon Hanover.
It was a much needed win for Federer who finished fifth, third and third in his previous three races.
Owned by Brett Pelling Racing LLC of NJ, Federer’s victory clocking was 1:52.4.
Interestingly, there was another tennis named horse on last night’s Yonkers racing card – Stormy Serena finished in third place in the eighth race.
Federer · New York · Serena · Yonkers Raceway
Steve · October 1, 2025 at 12:47 pm
I already know this horse prefers faster surfaces.
Scoop Malinowski · October 1, 2025 at 12:59 pm
Federer the race horse is at the Futures level, long way to go to the Hambletonian, which is the premier race for harness racing.