Dec 29, 2018 3 min read

Foiled Again draw post 8 for finale

If Foiled Again, the richest Standardbred ever, is to cap his extraordinary career with a win in his final race, he’ll have to do it from post 8. That’s where he’s drawn in Monday’s $13,000 pace at The Meadows Racetrack & Casino, styled as “Foiled Again’s Last Call” that will bring down the curtain on the career of the gallant gelding who’s amassed more than $7.6 million earnings but faces mandatory retirement Jan. 1 when he turns 15.

For this New Year’s Eve event, The Meadows and the Meadows Standardbred Owners Association (MSOA) have planned a memorable program. During a special winner’s circle retirement ceremony, Foiled Again’s shoes will be pulled for the final time. Fans will enjoy a video featuring Foiled Again’s career highlights, and the horse’s key connections – caretaker Tessie Irey; trainer Ron Burke; driver Yannick Gingras; owners Burke Racing Stable, Weaver Bruscemi LLC and JJK Stables -will share their favorite Foiled Again memories.

In addition, fans will receive Foiled Again-themed shot glasses, Terrible Towels, posters coffee mugs and hats (while supplies last), and the MSOA will raffle off two Foiled Again Breyers. Fans will be given party hats and noisemakers and invited to celebrate the new year in the casino.

In the NBA

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, helping to turn away Brooklyn’s attempt to rally from a 23-point deficit early in the fourth quarter, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the undermanned Nets 129-115 Saturday.

Khris Middleton scored 29 points despite a quad injury, while Brook Lopez added 24 on 7-of-15 shooting from the 3-point arc.

In the NHL

Malcolm Subban stopped 30 shots to help the Vegas Golden Knights beat Los Angeles 4-1 Saturday, ending the Kings’ four-game winning streak.

William Carrier, Alex Tuch, William Karlsson and Paul Stastny each scored as the Golden Knights improved to 6-1-3 in their last 10 games.

• Devan Dubnyk stopped 26 shots to help the Minnesota Wild beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-1, ending a season-high five-game losing streak.

Defenseman Matt Bartkowski scored in his debut with the Wild, and Charlie Coyle and Eric Fehr also scored. Zach Parise had two assists.

• Erik Karlsson had a goal and three assists, Logan Couture and Melker Karlsson each scored twice, and the San Jose Sharks beat the slumping Edmonton Oilers 7-4 on Saturday.

Joonas Donskoi and Tomas Hertl also scored for the Sharks, who have won two in a row.