Due to a generous bequest by longtime Virginia harness horsewoman Jan Nofsinger, the Virginia Harness Horse Association (VHHA) has established a $1,000 scholarship for family members of the Virginia racing community.
Shenandoah Downs spring racing applications due March 11
The 2026 racing schedule at Shenandoah Downs will again feature a pair of seven-week meets. The spring session will run from April 11-May 24 and the fall meet will run from Sept. 19-Nov. 1.
Meadows Monday Memo
Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
Little Rocket Man goes back-to-back at Miami Valley
Little Rocket Man won his third of the year and his second in a row, scoring a victory in this week’s (March 1) $36,000 Open Handicap pace.
Oak Grove opening information
Just a reminder that Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel will open the barn area for the upcoming meet on Monday, March 9. Anyone needing camping spots are encouraged to contact Oak Grove to make reservations.
Mottier wins pair of Group 1 races in Vincennes finale
For trainer Matthieu Mottier, the final day of Winter Meeting at Vincennes was a very good one, as he won two of the three Group 1 races on the program (March 1).
Rocknroll Runa A wins featured pace at Saratoga Casino Hotel
On Saturday (Feb. 28), Larry Stalbaum’s stable saw one of its members win the Open Pace for the third time on the young season at Saratoga Casino Hotel. Stalbaum’s Blazing Home N prevailed in the featured race for pacers twice early in the month and on Saturday, his Rocknroll Runa A scored as the 8-5 second-choice in the $16,500 Open.
Stellar Yankee takes second straight feature at Big M
In an exciting feature highlighted by a cutthroat battle for front-end supremacy, Stellar Yankee took his time and came from the back of the pack to record a thrilling off-the-pace victory, registering a second straight win in the $19,000 claiming handicap for pacers in for price tag of no less than $40,000 and no more than $60,000 Saturday (Feb. 28) night at The Meadowlands.
Lou Hill streaks to 1:49.2 win at Pocono
You don’t often see the words “Pocono Downs,” “February” and “1:49.2” in the same sentence; then again, you seldom can find the first two concepts and “57 degrees” in one sentence, either.
STA Board to meet Friday, March 6 in Columbus
The Standardbred Transition Alliance will hold its Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors on Friday, March 6, 2026, from noon to 2 p.m.