Nordic Catcher S (a Son of Six Pack), trained and driven by Hall‑of‑Famer Åke Svanstedt, surged in mid‑stretch to capture the 100th edition of the $1 million Hambletonian Stakes at Meadowlands, blazing past rivals in a new stakes‑record mile of 1:50 (ustrottingnews.com). He held off unbeaten favorite Super Chapter by a length, with Maryland, the 3‑2 favorite, finishing third in the rich field for trotting’s signature event (ustrottingnews.com).