With a shot of warm air coming to the region, temperatures will be exceeding seasonal averages with readings expected in the 50-degree range this weekend, which is the perfect time to come out to The Meadowlands and sample a smorgasbord of possibilities.
Month: January 2024
$700,000 in Virginia Certified Residency Program Award monies distributed from 2023 Standardbred races
The Virginia Harness Horse Association announced that $700,000 in Certified bonus monies for foals of 2020 and 2021 will be distributed from races held in 2023 — a total of $300,000 for the 2020 crop, from 33 individual awards, and $400,000 for the 2021 crop, from 51 individual awards.
Field set for Prix d’Amerique
The field for the Prix d’Amerique, to be raced at Vincennes, Paris, France, Sunday (Jan. 28) at 10:20 a.m. (EST) is ready.
Plymouth Township votes down Northville Downs proposal
According to a story on Hometownlife.com, Plymouth Township officials pulled the plug Tuesday on Northville Downs’ proposal to build a new harness racing facility.
Jackpot Hi-5 mandatory payout Saturday at Woodbine Mohawk Park
Woodbine Entertainment management today announced a mandatory payout for the Standardbred Jackpot Hi-5 will be offered this Saturday (Jan. 27) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Disturbed Hanover, a decisive winner at Bally’s Dover
Dover, DE – Disturbed Hanover responded to her tough as nails reputation and won the Mares Select Pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday (Jan. 24) night.
States challenge constitutionality of HISA
In a story on SCOTUSblog.com, Kalvid Golde reports on a request made to the U.S. Supreme Court to review and reverse a decision by the 6th Circuit Court that declared the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act constitutional.
New York Sire Stakes releases 2024 directory of eligible stallions
The Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund has released its list of eligible stallions for the 2024 breeding season. The digital-only directory is now available online and can be found here.
Wednesday racing canceled at MGM Northfield Park
Due to deteriorating track conditions, live racing and qualifiers for Wednesday (Jan. 24) have been canceled at MGM Northfield Park.
Western Fair cancels Wednesday races
The Raceway at Western Fair District has been forced to cancel Wednesday night’s (Jan. 24) live race program due to fluctuating winter weather which has caused deteriorating track conditions.