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Lickcreek Speedway, Kennedy proving formidable pair
December 6, 2018 , by Mark Ratzky, publicity, Cal Expo Harness
Lickcreek Speedway has steadily picked up her game since arriving from Indiana and looms the one to beat in Friday night’s (Dec. 7) Annette Funicello–Glen Holt Pace at Cal Expo for owner Jennifer Scarberry and driver/trainer James Kennedy.
Callers to ‘Borrow Ken’s Binoculars’ on Thursdays at Big M
December 6, 2018 , from the Meadowlands Media Relations Dept.
Live racing at The Meadowlands expands to three race cards a week with the addition of Thursdays during the month of December, and the Big M will have some new blood providing the play-by-play.
Nominations open for Caretaker of the Year
December 6, 2018 , from the U.S. Harness Writers Association
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 Caretaker of the Year. The award, in its fourth year of sponsorship by Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park in conjunction with the United States Harness Writers Association, recognizes the unsung heroes of the sport -- the caretakers who maintain the health and welfare of the horses on a daily basis.
Young Irishman Jack Killeen pursuing his dream of driving in America
December 6, 2018 , by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows
Growing up in Dublin, Ireland, Jack Killeen watched American harness racing on YouTube, passionately followed the careers of such greats as Somebeachsomewhere and Foiled Again and dreamed of coming to the U.S. to make his living as a Standardbred driver. The 18-year-old has taken an important step to realizing that dream through a stint as a driver at The Meadows. Killeen will wrap up his first American sojourn Saturday (Dec. 8) at The Meadows when he pilots Stirling Escort from post six in race 13.
Pandy’s Picks: Dec. 6 M
December 6, 2018 , by Bob Pandolfo
Bob Pandolfo offers his picks for the $50,000 Late Pick-4 at Meadowlands Racetrack on Dec. 6, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.
SRF’s dual raffle
December 5, 2018 , from the Standardbred Retirement Foundation
The Standardbred Retirement Foundation has added a fabulous option to its raffle to win a trip to the famous Prix d'Amerique race in Paris. For those who prefer 1,000 acres to ride through in Ireland, an 1800s castle to tuck into at night, a full spa to relax at and so much more, SRF is offering your choice of either when you win.
Breedings needed to benefit New Vocations
December 5, 2018 , from New Vocations
New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program is currently organizing its 21st annual stallion auction to be held through OnGait.com Feb. 5-7, 2019. The program annually offers hundreds of former racehorses a safety net through rehabilitation, retraining, and placement in carefully screened and monitored homes.
Mike and Mike focus on Innovator Award nominees Thursday
December 5, 2018 , by Mike Bozich, for Post Time with Mike and Mike
Post Time with Mike and Mike presented by BetAmerica, is excited to announce the line-up for Thursday morning (Dec. 6) at 10:30 a.m. They will be joined by the nominees for the 2018 USTA Innovator of the year Award, which include Ken Terpenning, Ashley Tetrick, Rod Allums Jr., Ryan Clements, Tim Harless, Rick Moore and last year's award winner Chris Gooden.
Draw notes for Meadowlands
December 5, 2018 , from the Meadowlands Media Relations Dept.
Due to the New York Jets game in Met Life stadium at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday (Dec. 15), The Meadowlands will race only two nights next week, Thursday and Friday.
USTA moves into the microchip era
December 5, 2018 , from the USTA Communications Department
Beginning with the foal crop of 2019, the primary means of USTA horse identification will be the microchip. Not all horses will need to be microchipped immediately, but by 2021, all horses that race in the United States at all USTA member tracks (including county fairs) will be required to be identified with a microchip. All USTA ID Technicians are trained to implant microchips and will also continue to collect a DNA sample from each horse to send to the approved laboratory.