After going a perfect eight-for-eight during February when it came to $3 million nights at the windows, The Meadowlands looks to keep the party train in motion with big business continuing into March at a facility that offers more than just the most popular harness racing in the world.
Month: February 2024
Northville Downs sues Plymouth Township
According to Patch.com, recently closed Northville Downs has filed a lawsuit against Plymouth Township in Michigan.
Buffalo Raceway ready for Saturday’s opener
Buffalo Raceway is ready to open the 2024 live harness racing season on Saturday night (March 2) with a 13-race program set to get underway at 6 p.m.
Tae is a game winner at Bally’s Dover
Dover, DE – Tae survived the elements and a late closing Jody to win the Mares Conditioned Pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday (Feb. 28) night. Last week, Jody defeated Tae narrowly at the wire. Tonight the tables were turned as Tae held on to defeat Jody at the wire.
$10,000 Check Six breeder’s challenge
After Check Six’s recent move to Minnesota, it was announced that owner Dr. Ken Rucker will be offering $10,000 cash to the breeder of the highest money-earning Check Six 2-year-old in his first Minnesota crop (2024 breeding year).
Bright ‘Rose’ returns fresh for Matchmaker preparation
Season after season, Lit De Rose continues to bloom. The now 9-year-old female pacer enjoyed a career-best season in 2023, posting 11 wins and earning $354,985. It was her fourth consecutive campaign with six figures in purses and bettered her previous money high of $211,805 set one year earlier. Lit De Rose made her 2024 debut last week at Yonkers as she prepares for next month’s start of the Blue Chip Matchmaker Series at The Hilltop.
Immediate opening for resident veterinarian at Hanover Shoe Farms
There is an immediate opening for a resident veterinarian at Hanover Shoe Farms, the greatest name in harness racing. This is a full time, seasonal position ending July 31, 2024, with the option to apply for a permanent position. New graduates are welcome to apply.
International Women’s Day race set for March 8 at Woodbine Mohawk Park
Woodbine Entertainment will be celebrating International Women’s Day with a special race on Friday (March 8) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Grace Rocks remains hot at Rosecroft
Grace Rocks in five lifetime starts at Rosecroft has lost only once. Last fall, the 7-year-old daughter of Rockin Image won off of a 21-day layoff. Tuesday night (Feb. 27) at Rosecroft, she made her season’s debut and this time off of a 70-day layoff, the winning machine was on point and went by the pacesetting I Love Ongait in the stretch to win by just under a length for driver Justin Walters.
Northern Express wins at Bally’s Dover
Northern Express steamrolled to a 1:55.1 victory in Tuesday night’s (Feb. 27) $25,000 Open Handicap Trot at Bally’s Dover.