One of French trotting’s great horses, Jag de Bellouet, known as “Le Cannibal” during his racing career, has passed away at the age of 28.
Month: February 2025
Favored Oaxacan Dream N bucked longshot bias at Batavia
Batavia, NY — Sent off at 50-cents to the dollar in the featured $9,500 pace for fillies and mares at Batavia Downs on Monday (Feb. 3), Oaxacan Dream N lived up to…
Dennis Tourville, 66, dies
Dennis James Tourville, 66, of Buffalo, N.Y., died Jan. 25, 2025, at the Erie County Medical Center.
International Women’s Day returns to the Meadowlands
Join us as Meadowlands Racetrack celebrates women in racing on Saturday (March 8).
Oak Grove stall/racing applications due Feb. 10
Oak Grove stall/racing applications are due Feb. 10.
Racing applications for Tioga and Vernon available
Racing applications for both Tioga and Vernon are now available at each track’s website. These must be completed, signed and returned before entering to race at either track.
Dale Sweet, 78, dies
Dale Allen Sweet, 78, died Jan. 30, 2025, after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia.
Illinois awards banquet set for March 1
The 2024 top performers in Illinois racing along with the 2024 IHHA Hall of Fame Inductees will be recognized on March 1 at the Illinois Standardbred Banquet. The banquet is being held at 6 p.m. in the Artisan Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
Woodbine Mohawk Park adds Pop-Up Series
Woodbine Mohawk Park’s Race Office has added a new Pop-Up Series to begin on Friday (Feb. 7).
Road to success isn’t always smooth
Often the road to a successful showing in a major race isn’t a smooth. Such was the case for Fox Valley Tessa, the 2023 Plum Peachy champion. In fact, it was nip and tuck that the 3-year-old ICF filly would even make Hawthorne’s Night of Champions final.