According to a story Wednesday (Jan. 17) reported by WXYZ-TV (ABC-7) in Detroit, the Michigan Gaming Control Board announced that Northville Downs will soon be closing its current location.
Author: from the USTA Communications Department
Pick-5 carryover at MGM Northfield Park Saturday night
A pair of tricky longshots to kick off the Pick-5 sequence made it tough for bettors on Wednesday evening (Jan. 17), forcing a $6,103 Pick-5 carryover into the Saturday (Jan. 20) program.
Bythemissal named 2023 Ohio Horse of the Year
For the first time in nearly 30 years, Ohio’s reigning Horse of the Year has won the honor in back-to-back years. Bythemissal, Ohio’s 3-Year-Old Pacing Colt of the Year, has been named the 2023 Ohio Horse of the Year.
Tony’s Mom takes Big M feature
After winning two of three starts at Yonkers Raceway, Tony’s Mom shipped to The Meadowlands on Dec. 23 and was a good-looking, fast-closing second-place finisher in the feature coming from sixth with a quarter-mile to go.
2023 Economic Indicators show increases in wagering and purses
All of the key economic indicators, total wagering, per race average, per betting interest as well as purses were all up in 2023 compared to 2022 for harness racing in the U.S. and those increases were in spite of a slight decline in the number of race days.
Daniel Keith Chamberlin, 71, dies
Daniel K. Chamberlin died on January 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Harness racing business LLCs may be required to report to FinCEN
Harness racing businesses that were organized before Jan. 1, 2024 as a Limited Liability Corporation, may be required to file a report to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) by Jan. 1, 2025.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Jan. 6
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night.
Thoroughbred trainer Jimmy Corrigan to fight HIWU suspension he claims due to contamination
The story linked below is not specific to harness racing, but it’s one that everyone in our industry should read. Unless you follow the Ohio thoroughbred circuit, you likely never have heard of trainer Jimmy Corrigan. He’s the latest conditioner to get caught up in the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit’s (HIWU) “guilty until proven innocent” web of enforcement.
The Big M in 2023; it was a very good year
When you’re the No. 1 track in the entire sport, you figure to have your share of good things happen during the course of 12 months, but 2023 was exceptional on all fronts, even when one considers the high expectations that exist at The Meadowlands.