With clear skies, a fast track and beautiful 50-degree temperature to start the night, the new MADC club pacers took center stage for three races on the card to close out March.
Author: by Matt Zuccarello, for Meadowlands Amateur Drivers Club
Favorites reign in third round of the Blue Chip Matchmaker Series
The recent import Dougs Babe A found the winner’s circle for the first time in the U.S. in the third leg of the Blue Chip Matchmaker Series on Friday night (March 31) at MGM Yonkers Raceway. Dexter Dunn guided the 6-year-old mare from off-the-pace and scored in 1:53 to capture the first of three $40,000 divisions.
Classifiedmaterial rallies to tally in Game of Claims Final
Classifiedmaterial, who had to win his final prelim in the Game Of Claims Pacing Series to make the Final, added a second straight victory on Sunday (March 26) afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, taking the $25,000 GOC Final for $15,000 base-tagged horses in 1:53.1.
Harrah’s Philadelphia issues draw reminder
The race office at Harrah’s Philadelphia would like to remind horsemen of their draw schedule for the upcoming season.
Red-hot ‘Lou’ upsets in Big M feature
In an absolute thriller, Whole Lotta Lou proved up to the task of taking the Saturday (March 25) night pacing feature at The Meadowlands while bumping up in class, extending his win streak to three after some marvelous handling from Hall of Fame driver Dave Miller.
Betterinpinehurst best in Big M feature
A new acquisition from the potent team of owner Tom Pollack and trainer Jeff Cullipher made it to the winner’s circle Friday night (March 25) at The Meadowlands.
‘Jack’ wins from far back in Big M feature
Madelines Blk Jack used a ferocious final quarter to take the Saturday night (February 26) feature at The Meadowlands, a $21,000 high-end TrackMaster 91 for pacers.
Patience pays off for Kat in Saturday’s $18,500 Filly and Mare Open at MGM Northfield Park
Kat bided her time throughout the mile, allowing favorite Blue Ivy to do all the dirty work on her way to victory in the $18,500 Filly and Mare Open on Saturday (February 25) at MGM Northfield Park.
The Raceway honors best of 2022
Natalie Elliott and Jack Wray, both owner-trainers, were the big winners on Saturday evening (February 25) as The Raceway at Western Fair District honored its top performers from the 2022 season in front of a capacity crowd at the Top Of The Fair dining room.
Calabrese sweeps AHDC trots
Freehold Raceway hosted two $9,000 trots for the American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) on Saturday (February 25), but one John Calabrese visited the winner’s circle for both divisions.