The Meadowlands Racetrack is bringing back the popular monthly handicapping contests in 2026. The top two finishers in each contest qualify for the invite-only $10,000 tournament in December.
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Meadowlands 2026 Early Closer Participation payment
For the upcoming season, The Meadowlands will institute an Early Closer Participation (ECP) payment on foals of 2024 which will be required to be made to The Meadowlands to gain eligibility for nomination to all Meadowlands 2-year-old Early Closers in 2026.
Sippinonsearoc named Ohio 3-Year-Old Pacing Colt of the Year
Sippinonsearoc is now a back-to-back divisional award winner after being named the 2025 Ohio 3-Year-Old Pacing Colt of the Year.
Joe and Fran Darmofal to receive OHHA Dick Brandt Sr. Extra Effort Award
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association has awarded Joe and Fran Darmofal the Dick Brandt Sr. Extra Effort Award for 2025.
Meadows Monday Memo
Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
Janet Terhune to receive USHWA President’s Award
Michael Carter, president of the United States Writers Association (USHWA), has selected Janet Terhune as the recipient of a 2026 President’s Award.
Miami Valley cancels Monday card
Due to unseasonably warm temperatures and the track thawing out, Miami Valley Raceway has canceled its Monday afternoon (Jan. 5) card.
$9,881 Pick-5 carryover at MGM Northfield Park
The first Sunday card of 2026 (Jan. 4) had some exciting races and late-stage drama that led to an unsolved Pick-5. The carryover will roll over to Tuesday night (Jan. 6).
Big Ranger is Ohio 2-Year-Old Trotting Colt of the Year
A perfect season propelled Big Ranger to being named the 2025 Ohio 2-Year-Old Trotting Colt of the Year.
Big M stakes purses continue positive climb
As the No. 1 harness track in the industry, there are things that owners, breeders, drivers and trainers – not to mention fans – expect from The Meadowlands.