Beginning next week (Monday, May 25), the Meadowlands will be going back to a double draw for Friday and Saturday. Box closes at 9 a.m. on Monday.
Author: from the Meadowlands Race Office
Philly sophomores continue to prep for 2026
Pretty soon the new crop of 2-year-olds will become the focus of the preparatory session throughout North America, but Tuesday morning’s (May 19) qualifiers at Harrah’s Philadelphia showcased returning horses getting ready to make their mark in 2026.
Banker Volo, Burning Blaze series events coming up at Running Aces
A total of 30 horses have been nominated to the early season series events at Running Aces, with 13 for the 2026 edition of the Banker Volo for trotters, and 17 for the Burning Blaze series for pacers.
Iam the Captain A, Gates score in USHDC feature at Oak Grove
Iam The Captain A was given a picture-perfect drive by Adarryl Gates Jr. to take top honors in the United States Harness Driving Club (USHDC) $11,000 feature at Oak Grove Racing & Gaming on Monday (May 18).
Steven’s Saloon repeats in Harrington feature
Richard Ashley and Michael Cain’s Steven’s Saloon ($5.20, Jason Thompson) was a 1:51.3 winner from the outside post in the featured $20,000 Delaware Special at Harrington Raceway on Monday (May 18).
Change in draw schedule this week at Yonkers
For this week only at MGM Yonkers Raceway, there will be a double draw on Friday (May 22) for Tuesday, May 26, and Thursday, May 28, with the box closing at the usual time of 3 p.m. (EDT).
Meadows Monday Memo
Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
Prince Hal Hanover takes G2 Juravinski Memorial
Prince Hal Hanover pressed to the lead after first-turn traffic trouble and resisted newly minted Canadian record-holder Bruno No No No to win the C$259,500 Grade 2 Charles Juravinski Memorial Cup for 4-year-old pacers in 1:50 on Sunday (May 17) at Flamboro Downs.
Cool Man Dude, McGwire Sowers score Bangor Raceway triples
Threes were wild as spring-like conditions made their first seasonal appearance at Bangor Raceway on Sunday (May 17).