With a fast track and 40 degree temperature at the start of the card, on or near the front end in all three MADC races is where you wanted to be Friday night at The Meadowlands.
Author: by Matt Zuccarello, MADC Reporter
Handle reaches Friday high, Dunn wins three at Big M
Wagering at The Meadowlands has been strong all year long, but Friday night was an especially good night on an especially cold night (with a real-feel temperature of 35 degrees) as a 2024 Friday-night best (and second-highest overall) $3,664,781 was put in play on the 14-race program.
Meadowlands Racetrack seeking charities for Annual Charity Contest
The Meadowlands Racetrack is seeking local charities interested in having a night at the races for a good cause in the track’s annual Charity Handicapping Contest, scheduled for Saturday, May 25.
Shults ready to roll at Big M
Michael Shults was fascinated by horses at an early age – his family had been involved in harness racing before he was born and Shults appeared in his first winner’s circle photo as an infant – but it wasn’t until recently that he embarked on his own career in the sport.
2024 HHI Annual Meetings well attended
Harness Horsemen International’s Annual Meetings, which wrapped up after four days at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Deerfield Beach, FL, in mid-February, were well attended this year, and included the Monticello Harness Horsemen’s Association, which rejoined HHI after a brief hiatus.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for March 2
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (March 2).
Walden Woods finishes the job this week
Last week, Walden Woods finished second in the $12,000 Open I pace, losing a late lead literally in the final strides. This week, the 6-year-old son of Betting Line rolled to the top in the first turn and never looked back.
Rosecroft Raceway seeks assistant racetrack superintendent
Rosecroft Raceway is seeking an assistant racetrack superintendent.
Northville Downs sues Plymouth Township
According to Patch.com, recently closed Northville Downs has filed a lawsuit against Plymouth Township in Michigan.
After damaging his reputation, HIWU drops charges against Thoroughbred trainer Jeffrey Englehart
In the matter of a positive that never should have been called and following subsequent social media outcry, the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit (HIWU), the enforcement arm of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA), has dropped charges against Thoroughbred trainer Jeffrey Englehart.