World Champion Lucan Hanover leads an all-star cast of 14-year-old pensioners as First Tracks Cumberland hosts the fourth annual Au Revoir Retirement Showcase slated for Saturday (Dec. 21) of closing weekend from Friday (Dec. 20) through Sunday (Dec. 22).
Author: by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland
Phoenix Rising, Coventry Hall take Rosecroft features
Phoenix Rising and Coventry Hall took decidedly different paths to victory in their respective $10,500 Open Handicap events, but both braved rainy conditions and sloppy going to post mild upsets on Wednesday (Dec. 18) at Rosecroft Raceway.
Huge Pick-6 awaits Big M bettors Friday
If carryovers are great, then double carryovers are twice as nice, and a double carryover is exactly what Meadowlands players will be shooting for when racing resumes Friday (Dec. 20) at 6:20 p.m.
MGM Northfield Park holiday draw schedule
Horsemen should be advised that MGM Northfield Park will adjust their draw schedule to accommodate the upcoming Christmas holiday.
Meadowlands holiday draw schedule
Be advised that The Meadowlands will use the following draw schedule through the Christmas Holiday.
New Pop-Ups added at Woodbine Mohawk Park
Woodbine Mohawk Park has released details of two new upcoming Pop-Up Series.
MGM Northfield Park adjusts post time through end of 2024
MGM Northfield Park will adjust it’s first race post time to 5:40 p.m. beginning Saturday (Dec. 21).
Breeders Crown winner Allegiant is sales topper at inaugural North American Standardbred Mixed Sale
Allegiant, the winner of the 2024 Breeders Crown for 3-year-old filly trotters, was the sales topper at the inaugural North American Standardbred Mixed Sale in Mt. Hope, OH on Tuesday (Dec. 18) after being sold to Sweden’s Eagle Rising AB for $925,000. Crystal Springs Stables was the consignor for owner Ryan W. Smith.
PA Harness Racing Commission Dec. 17 meeting recap
The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission at its Dec. 17 meeting paved the way for a new partnership between Mohegan Pennsylvania at Pocono Downs and the New York Racing Association.
Mandatory Hi-5 payout Wednesday at Rosecroft
With the 2024 fall meet at Rosecroft Raceway concluding Wednesday (Dec. 18), the card’s Jackpot Hi-5 will feature a mandatory payout of its $25,138.71 carryover.