The greatest two minutes in sports – the Kentucky Derby – takes place on Saturday, May 3, and the Meadowlands Racetrack is the best place to watch and wager.
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Desperate Man fastest in fourth round of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series
Desperate Man, who was third in last year’s MGM Borgata Pacing Series final as the favorite, lacked a win in the 2025 edition of the event coming into Monday’s (April 21) fourth leg at MGM Yonkers Raceway, but changed his fortunes with a commanding 1:51 performance in the third of four $50,000 divisions.
Heather Wilder appointed to Hall of Fame Screening Committee
Heather Wilder, best known for her work with Altmeyer Wilder Racing and as president of the Keystone Chapter of the United States Harness Writers’ Association, has been appointed to a six-year term on the Screening Committee for harness racing’s Hall of Fame.
Native’s Filou navigates victory in Rosecroft feature
Native’s Filou made his debut for owner Robert Cacamese and trainer Steve LeBlanc a winning one by withstanding a sustained first-over attack from Don’tmesswithles to post a 1:50.1 score in Monday’s (April 21) $10,500 winners-over pacing feature at Rosecroft Raceway.
Cal Expo cards Sire Stakes, Open Trot Saturday
A $20,000 California Sire Stakes for the 4-year-old males headed by Celebrity Status and an Open Trot featuring Valottalove get the marquee treatment at Cal Expo Saturday evening.
Redén pair dominate on Good Friday
Trainer Daniel Redén of Sweden has several notable horses in his stable. On Good Friday, two of these horses demonstrated performances that may qualify them for an invitation to the Elitloppet.
First quarter 2025 U.S. harness racing economic indicators down
All economic indicators for harness racing in the U.S. saw decreases during the first quarter of the year from Jan. 1 through March 31, 2025.
Saulsbrook Victor scores at Oak Grove; MacDonald wins 2,000th race
Ontario-based reinsman Brett MacDonald came to Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel with a single drive on the 12-race card. MacDonald not only guided his charge, Saulsbrook Victor, to win the $30,000 Open Pace on Monday), but he also earned the 2,000th win of his driving career.
Trotters highlighted in Weiss Series at Pocono
Trainer Julie Miller sent out the fastest divisional winner of each sex as 3-year-old trotters raced for $20,000 a cut in the Bobby Weiss Series Monday afternoon over a track rated “good” at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
Man beat racehorse to death at Orange County training facility, DA says
According to the Mid Hudson News, “A 27-year-old Canadian has been convicted following a bench trial on Monday in connection with the beating death of a racehorse on July 17, 2023, at the Pine Bush Training Facility in the Town of Crawford.