The harness racing world is shocked and devastated following news of the tragic passing of decorated horseman Greg Sugars.
Author: by Adam Hamilton, for Harness Racing New Zealand
Meadowlands baby training begins May 8
The Meadowlands Racetrack and the SBOA of NJ will again cooperate to provide access to the racetrack for those harness racing horsemen wishing to train their young horses over the oval during the month of May, beginning Thursday, May 8.
Outside The Fire wins again at Big M
Outside The Fire once again worked out a close-to-the-action trip, and for a second straight week that enabled the Jeff Cullipher trainee to cop another Friday night feature at The Meadowlands in the $25,000 winners-over trot.
Blue Chip Matchmaker Series prelims come to a close
Aardie B Miki N, driven by Jason Bartlett, stamped herself as the likely prohibitive choice in the final of the Blue Chip Matchmaker Series following another impressive victory in Friday’s fifth and concluding preliminary leg at MGM Yonkers Raceway.
Seriously Feared repeats for Noah Stanley in Oak Grove Amateur
For the second consecutive week, Seriously Feared, driven by the Gerrads Cross, United Kingdom native Noah Stanley, took top honors in the United States Harness Driving Club (USHDC) feature at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming on Monday (April 21).
Kenneth “Butch” James Daniels, 73, dies
Kenneth “Butch” James Daniels, age 73, of Clayton, Delaware, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Bayhealth Kent Campus in Dover, Delaware.
Richard R. (Dick) DeSantis, 88, dies
Richard R. (Dick) DeSantis,formerly of Saratoga Springs NY, crossed the finish line Dec.24th, early Christmas Eve morning. He was 88 years of age.
Meadowlands continues road to zero drag
The Meadowlands Racetrack continues to work towards eliminating the post-time drag each live race night.
Derby Day dining at the Meadowlands Racetrack
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.
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.