After a half-century of taking care of track surfaces – most notably, the mile oval at The Meadowlands, which is home to the fastest mile in the history of the game – Gary Wolff, who serves as the Big M’s director of racing properties & track, will step down from that position when he retires at the end of the year.
Author: Dan Leary
USTA seeks Information and Research Associate
The U.S. Trotting Association is seeking an Information and Research Associate whose primary responsibility will be to gather, compile and disseminate racing and breeding data for the USTA, its members and its customers.
Racing Rebel named Ohio Aged Horse and Gelding Pacer of the Year
Following his best season yet, Racing Rebel has been named the 2025 Ohio Aged Horse and Gelding Pacer of the Year.
Rattle My Cage to race, breed in NJ in 2026
Soderberg Bloodstock LLC is excited to announce that Rattle My Cage 1:50.2 ($625, 256), will race and breed in New Jersey in 2026.
Meadows Qualifiers moved to Wednesday
Due to inclement weather in Southwestern Pennsylvania on Tuesday (Dec. 30), qualifying races at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows have been rescheduled for Wednesday morning, (Dec. 31) at 11 a.m.
Woodbine Mohawk Park adds Thursday training
Woodbine Mohawk Park would like to inform all trainers that an extra training day has been added for this Thursday morning (Jan. 1).
Woodbine Mohawk Park cancels Monday card
Woodbine Entertainment has announced that Monday night’s (Dec. 29) card of live racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park has been cancelled due to unsafe racing conditions caused by the current winter storm.
Meadows Monday Memo
Following is The Meadows Monday Memo for Dec. 29, 2025.
Setyoursightshigh named Ohio 2-Year-Old Trotting Filly of the Year
After finishing no worse than second in 11 starts this season, Setyoursightshigh has been named the 2025 Ohio 2-Year-Old Trotting Filly of the Year.
Samantha Mayhugh named winner of OHHA Terry Holton Youth Award
Samantha Mayhugh, of Circleville, OH, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association Terry Holton Youth Award.