Ubrute made the biggest advance in the second edition of Dave Little’s Road to The Meadowlands Pace, moving up three spots in the weekly Top 10 after a good-looking win last Saturday at The Meadows.
Author: from Meadowlands Racetrack Media Relations
World Cup to shake up Big M live and simulcast schedules
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is coming soon to the New York metropolitan area, and with it, given that the championship soccer match will be played in the shadow of The Meadowlands at New York New Jersey Stadium (aka MetLife Stadium), there are some things that regular Big M live racing and simulcast customers should be aware of.
Pick-5 carryover, guaranteed pools Thursday at Hoosier
The Thursday (May 7) card at Harrah’s Hoosier Park will kick off with a bang as the evening gets underway with a $7,013 carryover in the Early Pick-5 (races 1-5), with that pool guaranteed at $30,000.
Hall hauls in two at Bangor Raceway
On an overcast afternoon, and with a moisture-laden front bearing down, driver Aaron Hall came to the forefront of the early action at Bangor Raceway on Wednesday (May 6), ducking the drizzle, while scoring twin wins over the course of the eight-race card.
John Kirkwood, 72, dies
John Henry Kirkwood, 72, of Berea, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026.
Pandy’s Meadowlands picks for Friday, May 8
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Friday (May 8).
Running Aces: Nominations due for Banker Volo, Burning Blaze events
The race office at Running Aces reminds owners and trainers that the nominations for the two early season series events are due next week.
The Road to Roses runs through harness racing roots
Before she ever stood in the spotlight of the Kentucky Derby, before the roar of 150,000 people and the weight of history settled on her shoulders, Cherie DeVaux was a kid in a harness racing stable run by her parents. And on a day when she became the first woman to train a Derby winner, those late nights in the barn didn’t feel far away at all. They felt like the beginning of everything.
Draws complete, activities for Scioto Downs opening weekend
The draws are complete for Eldorado Scioto Downs’ opening weekend, with 46 races spanning the three days.
Ken Warkentin’s Road to the Winning Key Farm Hambletonian: Week 1
Dan Patch Award winner Apex sits on top of Ken Warkentin’s first Road to the Winning Key Farm Hambletonian.