Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Friday (Jan. 16).
Author: by Bob Pandolfo
Meadowlands Racetrack 2026 Standards for Participation
All owners and trainers in 2026, the New Meadowlands Racetrack exclusionary policy and “Standards for Participation in All Meadowlands Stakes” will apply to the Hambletonian Stakes races that are held at the New Meadowlands Racetrack.
A Blue Million, a three peat winner at Bally’s Dover
A Blue Million punched his ticket winning his third consecutive start in the $25,000 Open Trot at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night (Jan. 13).
Woodbine Mohawk Park carries Monday draw to Thursday
The Woodbine Mohawk Park Race Office would like to inform all trainers that the draw for Monday (Jan. 19) has been carried over to Thursday (Jan. 15).
Illinois Department of Agriculture nomination due date changes:
The nomination payment for the Cardinal/Violet for 3-year-olds will be delayed until March 16 (March 15 is a Sunday.) In addition, due to county fairs starting on May 24, the supplement date to make horses eligible to county fairs has been moved to May 1 (originally May 15.)
Running Aces 2026 stall applications and meet details announced
Running Aces Casino, Hotel and Racetrack has posted stall applications and meet details on their website for the 2026 season of live harness racing, which will be the 19th season in the history of the Minnesota oval and will kick off on Sunday, May 17 and run through Saturday, Sept. 19.
Tennessee shuts down prediction markets
The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (“SWC”) has issued formal cease-and-desist orders to the online prediction market platforms Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com, requiring them to immediately suspend sports-related event contracts offered to Tennessee residents.
USTA sponsors 10th Annual Tex Cauthen / Hans Albrecht Seminar; invites members to attend for free live or via ZOOM
The U.S. Trotting Association announced Monday (Jan. 12) that it is a participating sponsor of the 10th Annual Tex Cauthen / Hans Albrecht Farrier / Veterinarian / Researcher / Seminar on Sunday (Jan. 18) live at the Gluck Equine Research Center Auditorium and broadcast via ZOOM from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Racing at Hawthorne canceled this weekend
Live racing at Hawthorne Race Course for Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 10-11, will not be held, according to the Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association.