The Meadowlands will adopt the “purse by field size” format for all open class races beginning next weekend. Director of Racing Scott Warren has set the number at $4,500 per starter for the top class and $3,500 for one class below. It will apply to all open class races including pacing mare and trotters.
Author: from Meadowlands Media Relations
‘Lou’s’ Stallion legacy continues
Nowadays it’s a near certainty when it comes to the naming of the Illinois Trotting Sire of the Year. For the fifth year in a row and the sixth in the last seven, the Flacco Family Farm’s pride and joy stallion Lou’s Legacy came away with the honor.
Empire Breeders Classic stallion nomination due March 15
The Empire Breeders Classic (EBC) conditions require that stallions registered in the state of New York that bred mares in 2021 must make the stallion nomination payment for their foals of 2022 to race as 3-year-olds in the 2025 EBC by March 15, 2023.
Promotions abound at Buffalo Raceway in 2023
When the starting gate swings open for the first time for 2023 live harness racing season at Buffalo Raceway on Saturday, March 4, there will be plenty of optimism in the air.
‘Vixen’ set to debut for new connections
Ester Balenzano enjoyed great success with her homebred male trotter Melady’s Monet, and now hopes to rekindle some of that magic with a recent acquisition, 4-year-old female trotter Perfect Vixen.
A smashing seasonal debut for Maryland trotting star
When great athletes or entertainers hit the field, track, stage, or the movie screen, there is a great anticipation for what you are about to see.
Western Fair cancels Wednesday live racing/simulcast
Due to the impeding ice storm which will hit Southwestern Ontario beginning this afternoon, Wednesday night’s race program at The Raceway has been cancelled. Simulcasting will also be closed today due to the expected unsafe travel conditions.
Kentucky Proud Series (Fairs) nominations due March 1
Kentucky Proud Series (Fairs) nominations for both 2- and 3-year-olds must be postmarked no later than March 1.
USTA-UC Davis study seeks to prevent foal abnormalities
Since the beginning of horse breeding, there have been an innumerable number of mutations and genetic advantages and disadvantages for the species. A USTA-UC Davis study seeks to learn more.
Kat romps in $18,000 Filly and Mare Open Pace, carryover highlights Monday program
Wasting no time muscling her way to the top, Kat took no prisoners, winning the $18,000 Filly and Mare Open on Saturday in gate-to-wire fashion.