Woodbine Entertainment today announced the draw to determine the slot owners for the 2024 Mohawk Million will take place on Wednesday afternoon (March 20).
Author: by Mark McKelvie, WEG Communications
Illinois longtime trotting queen retires
Longtime Illinois trotting queen Annas Lucky Star has abdicated her throne at the age of ten. Annas Lucky Star ended up winning an impressive 41 percent of her 155 lifetime starts and finished third or better a dazzling 70 percent of the time.
Desperate Man now a millionaire after Borgata Series triumph
Desperate Man, the 2021 Horse of the Year in Canada, became a millionaire in U.S. dollars after taking the first of four $50,000 flights of the opening leg of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series for older horses and geldings on Monday night (March 18) at MGM Yonkers Raceway. Also taking victories were Rocknroll Runa A, Covered Bridge and Linedrive Hanover.
TheStable.ca offering fractional ownership webinars
TheStable.ca is offering two free webinars about fractional ownership in harness racing.
Winbak Farm donates Heston Blue Chip breeding to MSOA
The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association has announced that Winbak Farm has donated a breeding to Heston Blue Chip, with proceeds to benefit the MSOA’s Collegiate Scholarship Fund.
Meadowlands handicapping contest this Saturday
The $5,000 handicapping contest at the Meadowlands happens Saturday (March 23).
Oak Grove qualifiers set for Tuesday
The first day of qualifiers for the 2024 meet at Oak Grove will take place Tuesday (March 19) beginning at 11 a.m. (CDT).
$4,634 Pick-5 carryover Tuesday at MGM Northfield Park
A snowy Sunday evening (March 17) produced wild results at MGM Northfield Park, resulting in a $4,634 Pick-5 carryover. The Tuesday (March 19) card is expected to have a pool of over $30,000 with its player friendly 14 percent takeout.
Last call for Running Aces racing/stall applications
The deadline is fast approaching for racing applications and stall requests for the upcoming 2024 season at Running Aces, which is set to get underway on Sunday (May 19).
2024 Grand Circuit season opens this weekend
Blue Chip Matchmaker and MGM Borgata Pacing series opening legs, MGM Yonkers Raceway, Yonkers, N.Y. This is the opening event of the 2024 Grand Circuit season.