The field is set for the 40th edition of the prestigious Grade 2 Battle of Lake Erie, as nine accomplished pacers will line up behind the starting gate Saturday (June 6) to compete for a purse of $250,000 at Northfield Park.
Author: by Kenny Livengood, for Northfield Park
Mr Three O Five wins three-way Open photo
Andrew Glassmeyer’s Mr Three O Five ($4.60, Montrell Teague) was a 1:52.3 winner in the $22,500 Open Pace on Monday (June 1) at Harrington Raceway.
June events at the Meadowlands Racetrack
The Meadowlands Racetrack’s Championship Meetis in full swing with live racing every Friday and Saturday night with a 6:35 p.m. (EDT) post time.
The Meadows in search of paddock blacksmith
Hollywood Casino at The Meadows is looking for a backup blacksmith to work in the paddock, one to two days per week on race days.
Kleinhans rallies April’s Big Guy for USHDC win
The United States Harness Driving Club (USHDC) feature at Oak Grove Racing & Gaming had five different leaders during a stirring one-mile duel on Monday (June 1), with April’s Big Guy rallying late to score in 1:53.4.
Pepsi North America Cup attracts 16 entrants
Woodbine Entertainment on Tuesday (June 2) announced the 43rd edition of the Grade 1 Pepsi North America Cup, for 3-year-old pacers, has attracted 16 entrants.
Ron Banks Memorial draws 18 at Running Aces
Running Aces is gearing up for the 2026 edition of the Ron Banks Memorial Free-for-All Mare Pace, which will kick off with elimination races on Sunday, June 21, going for $17,500 in each division, and the final will be contested one week later on Sunday (June 28) for a purse of $35,000.
Little Miss K, founding matriarch of Deo Volente Farms, dies at 23
It is with great sadness that Deo Volente Farms announces that Little Miss K passed away peacefully on Friday (May 29).
Meadows Monday Memo
Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
Grand Circuit action heats up
As we move into month of roses, the Grand Circuit starts to crank up. This past weekend there were two Graduate first-leg races at Woodbine Mohawk Park along with a full division of 3-year-old pacers for the Somebeachsomewhere. Over at Western Fair, the $100,000 Camluck Classic was held.