Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager – Page 6

Pandy’s Meadowlands picks for Saturday, Feb. 28

Posted on February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 by Bob Pandolfo

Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Saturday (Feb. 28).

Carryovers, $20K guaranteed pools in early Pick-4 & Pick-5 Friday at Yonkers

Posted on February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 from Yonkers Raceway Media

The final card of February at MGM Yonkers Raceway is on tap on Friday the 27th, and that program will now include carryovers and $20,000 guaranteed pools in both the early Pick-4 and the Pick-5.

‘Gritty’ Joelsyy Hanover exceeding expectations

Posted on February 26, 2026March 2, 2026 by Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager

Jessica Millner expected Joelsyy Hanover to be a nice horse for her stable. He turned out to be much more.

Saturday entry box remains open, training delayed at Mohawk

Posted on February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 from Woodbine Communications

Woodbine Mohawk Park’s Race Office would like to inform trainers that the entry box for this Saturday’s (Feb. 28) card will remain open until Wednesday morning (Feb. 25) at 10:30 a.m.

Yonkers cancels Tuesday’s program

Posted on February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 from Yonkers Raceway Media

MGM Yonkers Raceway has canceled Tuesday’s (Feb. 24) live racing program because of the continued effects of the winter storm.

Harness writers conduct successful meetings in Orlando

Posted on February 24, 2026March 2, 2026 from the U.S. Harness Writers Association

The United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) held its annual meetings this past Saturday and Sunday (Feb. 21 and Feb. 22).

Memorynimagination repeats at Saratoga

Posted on February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 by Mike Sardella, for Saratoga Casino Hotel

Memorynimagination became the first trotter to win a pair of Opens on the young season at Saratoga Casino Hotel when the Jimmy Nickerson trainee put the swoop to the group in the Monday (Feb. 23) feature.

Yonkers cancels Monday’s live racing program

Posted on February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 from Yonkers Raceway Media

Due to the ongoing severe winter storm impacting the region, MGM Yonkers Raceway has canceled racing on Monday (Feb. 23).

Beau Jangles is 2025 Horse of the Year

Posted on February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 by Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager

Beau Jangles still is undefeated. The colt, who was a perfect 12-for-12 in his 2-year-old season and honored as a divisional Dan Patch Award winner this past December, on Sunday (Feb. 22) was named the 2025 Pacer of the Year and Horse of the Year to conclude the U.S. Harness Writers Association’s Dan Patch Awards banquet.

Monticello cancels Monday racing, adjusts draw for Thursday

Posted on February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 from Monticello Raceway

Live racing and simulcasting have been canceled for Monday (Feb. 23) at Monticello Raceway.

Author: by Bob Pandolfo