To say driver Mark Herschberger’s success at The Meadowlands has him ahead of any career trajectory he likely had hoped for is an understatement to say the least.
Author: by Dave Little, Meadowlands Media Relations
On To Norway records 23rd straight to conclude sophomore campaign
The sophomore sensation that is On To Norway concluded his 3-year-old season with a 23rd straight victory, outdueling a game Gimpanzee Dancer to take the $47,700 Thanksgiving Classic, for 3-year-old male trotters, as one of four wins on the evening for trainer Ron Burke on Friday (Nov. 28) at Harrah’s Hoosier Park.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Nov. 29
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Saturday (Nov. 29).
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Nov. 28
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Friday (Nov. 28).
Graded Stakes Committee meets; 2026 grades to be released in December
Harness racing’s Graded Stakes Committee met Nov. 18-19 at the Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame in Goshen, N.Y., to review graded stakes from 2025 and assign provisional grades for 2026.
Nominations open for Fair Island Farm Caretaker of Year
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Caretaker of the Year. The award, sponsored by Art Zubrod and Leah Cheverie’s Fair Island Farm in conjunction with the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA), recognizes the unsung heroes of the sport: The caretakers who maintain the health and welfare of the horses on a daily basis.
No changes in Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll Top 10
There were no changes to the Top 10 in the Week 24 Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll released Wednesday, with Beau Jangles at No. 1 for the fifth consecutive week, followed by Miki And Minnie, Yo Tillie, Louprint and Lexus Kody in the next four spots.
Always Bstunning N beats the boys in Plainridge Open Pace
Six-year-old New Zealand import Always Bstunning N was the off-time favorite and lived up to expectations as she turned back six male counterparts in the $25,000 Open Pace to score her 12th win of the year at Plainridge Park on Tuesday (Nov. 25) afternoon.
Burke quintet set for Progress Pace final
Ron Burke will send out five horses in Wednesday’s $274,720 Grade 2 Progress Pace, for 3-year-old male pacers, at Bally’s Dover as he looks to add one more Grand Circuit victory to the best season of his Hall of Fame training career.
Peter Grandich, Jessie Armstead hosting Turkey Trot race at Meadowlands
This Friday (Nov. 28) Peter Grandich and Co. return to the Meadowlands Racetrack for his annual “Turkey Trot.” He previously held the event at Freehold Raceway.