On Wednesday (Nov. 1), Woodbine Entertainment announced an increase on claiming prices, effective Dec. 1.
Author: by Mark McKelvie, Woodbine Communications
Lorraine Cunningham, 76, dies
Lorraine Cunningham, 76, of Warwick, N.Y., passed Oct. 31, 2023.
Pasta Momma cooks up Open win at Rosecroft
Closing from eighth last week, Pasta Momma simply had too far to come to catch Talk Show Chica in last week’s Mares Open at Rosecroft. On Tuesday night (Oct. 31), Jonathan Roberts put the 3-year-old Huntsville filly on the front and she did not let him down, winning in 1:52.4.
Midland Acres online auction begins Wed.
Wednesday (Nov. 1) is the first day of bidding for the Midland Acres online yearling auction.
Jujubee to stand in Indiana
Jon Erdner, the owner of Dan Patch Trotter of the Year Jujubee 2,1:59.1f; 3,1:49.3 ($1,228,809), has announced that Jujubee will stand his first season at stud in 2024 in Indiana at Ivy Lane Farm. The only 3-year-old trotter to record two sub-1:50 miles and the only Trotter of the Year to ever stand in Indiana, his fee has been set at $4,000.
Bongiorno guides two Kindergarten winners
Driver Joe Bongiorno had some power Friday night (Oct. 27) at the Meadowlands, and the 30-year-old pilot put it to good use, taking two of the seven $20,000 fifth-leg divisions of the Crawford Farms Kindergarten Series, for 2-year-olds of each sex and gait.
Virginia finalists aim to defend Breeders’ titles
Caviart Gwen, K J Alexander and Miraclepowerfull all look to defend their 2022 Virginia Breeders’ Championship titles Sunday (Oct. 29) at Shenandoah Downs when they compete as 3-year-olds in their respective 2023 divisional clashes. In all, $802,200 in purse money will be on the line in Sunday’s 14-race card, and the trio of 2-year-old champs noted will battle for respective purses of $84,000, $85,600 and $89,800 in the filly trot, colt/gelding trot and colt/gelding pace.
Three MADC races highlight Friday Big M card
With Halloween just a few days away, the MADC fall/winter series had three events on Friday night (Oct. 27) at the Meadowlands, and the post time favorite was defeated in all three races.
Vitale to host Diamond Creek Winners’ Lounge
Since 2019, Diamond Creek Farm has sponsored a unique Winners’ Lounge experience and champagne celebration for the connections of the horses who win a Breeders Crown championship.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Oct. 28
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (Oct. 28).