USTA handicapper Bob Pandolfo continued his hot handicapping at the Meadowlands Friday (Feb. 6). Pandy had 14 of the 15 winners listed, and seven winners on top that paid $13, $12.60, $12.60, $7.80, $5.80, $5.60 and $5.60.
Author: by Bob Pandolfo
‘Landing’ gets clearance, takes Big M feature
Clear For Landing found just enough space along the rail nearing the wire and shot through that opening to take the Friday night (Feb. 6) feature at The Meadowlands, a $17,500 high-end conditioned trot.
Yonkers cancels Monday card, adjusts draw schedule
Due to the ongoing major winter storm, MGM Yonkers Raceway has canceled live racing for Monday night (Jan. 26).
Illinois Awards Banquet to be held Feb. 28
The 2025 top performers in Illinois racing will be recognized on Feb, 28 at the Illinois Standardbred Banquet. The banquet will be held at Poe’s Catering in Springfield. Tickets must be purchased in advance by Feb. 15 and can be ordered by contacting Tina Schrock at 217-416-0006 (only 300 tickets will be sold).
Hokkaido Jiel posts huge Prix d’Amérique upset
In a race marked by constant lead changes, outsider Hokkaido Jiel and driver Franck Nivard appeared in the final stages and captured the victory in Sunday’s (Jan. 25) Prix d’Amérique, worth €450,000.
Meadowlands and Winners Bayonne closed Sunday
Due to the winter storm the New Meadowlands Racetrack and Winners Bayonne will be closed Sunday, Jan. 25 and will reopen tomorrow, Monday, Jan. 26 at 1:00 p.m.
Better Is Nice takes Miami Valley Open
Better Is Nice ($15.60) upset Open favorites Im Skinnydipin N and Little Rocket Man to take Sunday night’s (Jan. 18) $36,000 feature.
Iguski Sautonne triumphs in the Prix de Cornulier
In just his second start in an under-saddle race, the 8-year-old stallion Iguski Sautonne delivered an impressive performance as Alexandre Abrivard rode him to victory in the Prix de Cornulier at Vincennes Sunday afternoon (Jan. 18).
Whata Swan standing at Chapel Ridge for 2026 breeding season
Whata Swan, at one time the fastest trotter in the State of Indiana, stands his 2026 season at Chapel Ridge Farm. The son of Swan For All-Tanya’s Legacy stands for a fee of $4,000.
Bronzer cops the gold medal at Big M
Racing luck plays such a huge part of who wins and who loses at the harness track, and the Amanda Fine-trained Bronzer received a perfect steer from Austin Siegelman while taking advantage of rough trips for some of the figure horses to take the featured $20,000 high-end conditioned trot (Jan. 11) on the first of four consecutive Sunday afternoon programs at The Meadowlands.