With the deadline for stakes nominations fast approaching, the Meadowlands would like to advise horse people that all pertinent information for the 2026 season, including the final month-by-month calendar, is currently available on the website.
Fayette County (OH) awards banquet Feb. 28
The annual Fayette County Harness Horsemen’s Association banquet will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Fayette County Fairgrounds.
$5,000 guaranteed Jackpot Super Hi-5 at Batavia Thursday
After there was no winner in the Jackpot Super Hi-5 pentafecta at Batavia Downs on Tuesday (Feb. 3), there is a $1,511 carryover for that wager in the ninth race on Thursday (Feb. 5) and management at The Downs has announced that pool will be guaranteed at $5,000 through the United States Trotting Association’s Strategic Wagering program. And since Thursday is the final day of the winter meet, it will also be a mandatory payout.
Up Helly Aa blazes to victory at Saratoga
Up Helly Aa moved his career earnings to over the $300,000 mark on Tuesday (Feb. 3) after prevailing in the season’s first Open Trot at Saratoga Casino Hotel.
Tulsa Bell wins third straight in Batavia series final
The $13,000 final of the Batavia Downs Winter Series trot was held Tuesday (Feb. 3), and Tulsa Bell kept her winning streak alive as she took the title in fine fashion.
Fruit Snacker rockets to Dover victory
Fruit Snacker benefited from a pocket trip and captured the $18,000 winners-over trot at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night (Feb. 3).
Gary Leonardi, 70, dies
Gary “Leo” Leonardi, 70, of Perth, N.Y., passed away suddenly Jan. 26, 2026.
Harness Horsemen International announces 2026 annual meeting schedule
Harness Horsemen International (HHI) has released the official agenda for its 2026 annual meeting, scheduled for Feb. 23-27 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Deerfield Beach, Fla.
Early 6 p.m. post time at Meadowlands this Friday and Saturday
This Friday and Saturday (Feb. 6 and Feb. 7), the Meadowlands Racetrack will kick off live racing with an early 6 p.m. (EST) post time.
Bally’s Dover postpones qualifiers to Thursday
Bally’s Dover has postponed this week’s qualifiers to Thursday (Feb. 5), beginning at 10 a.m.