The feel-like temperature might have been 17 degrees, but that did not prevent driver Jason Bartlett from having hot hands at The Meadowlands Friday night as the 42-year-old pilot guided five winners on the card.
Author: by Dave Little, Meadowlands Media Relations
Dr. J Stallion Management offers Carbine shares
Dr. J Stallion Management in conjunction with Dana Parham of Odds On Racing is excited to announce an innovative and affordable way to buy shares in top performer and new 2024 stallion Carbine.
NJ Governor Murphy vetoes bill to extend purse subsidies through 2029
In a story posted on Thursday (Jan. 18), Thoroughbred Daily News reported that “A bill that would have extended annual purse subsidy payments made to New Jersey’s Thoroughbred and Standardbred tracks was vetoed Wednesday by Gov. Phil Murphy.
Batavia Downs cancels live racing for Thursday
The nearly week long winter storm that has gripped western New York and necessitated the cancellation of live racing at Batavia Downs on Monday (Jan. 15), has once again forced track officials to cancel live racing at The Downs for Thursday (Jan. 18) due to the ongoing effects of the extreme weather conditions.
Northville Downs closing current location in February
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.
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.