Sweden’s Cruzado Dela Noche wins Yonkers Trot, Canada’s Marion Marauder fifth

NEW YORK — Sweden’s Cruzado Dela Noche won the $1-million Yonkers International Trot on Saturday while Canada’s Marion Marauder settled for a fifth-place finish.

Cruzado Dela Noche, a 30-1 longshot, finished the 1-1/4-mile race at Empire City Casino’s Yonkers Raceway in two minutes 24.3 seconds, beating Norway’s Lionel by a head.

Up and Quick of France was third.

Marion Marauder, a 9-5 pick, moved into the lead at the half-mile mark but faded down the stretch.

Canada’s Will Take Charge, a late entry in the 10-horse field, finished seventh.

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