Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (Feb. 9).
Author: by Bob Pandolfo
Open Pace on tap at Cal Expo Friday
An $8,000 Open Pace headed by A Major Omen and Heavens Gona Rock highlights the Friday night (Feb. 9) action at Cal Expo, which this week will see racing on Friday and Saturday evening.
The Big M is the place for big handle and the big game
The Meadowlands is always the place to play because of the many action options offered at the multi-faceted facility that offers sports betting, horse race simulcasting and, of course, the best harness racing in the world.
Cohen sentenced in Southern District of New York
Former harness racing trainer Ross Cohen, 52, who was indicted by federal authorities in March 2020 along with 26 others for their roles in a wide-ranging horse doping scheme, was sentenced yesterday in the U.S. District Court Southern District of New York by Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil.
Shenandoah Downs racing applications for 2024 Spring meet available
Racing applications for the upcoming Spring harness racing season at Virginia’s Shenandoah Downs are now available online and are due to the racing office by March 2.
Hanners’ star continues to climb
In 2022, Austin Hanners was recognized as an up-and-coming star in Ohio. In 2023, the young driver continued his ascent. The 24-year-old Hanners set career highs with 218 wins and $3.23 million in purses last year, more than doubling his previous best totals in those categories, which were established in 2022.
Dublin Valley Farms welcomes Slay to 2024 stallion roster
Dublin Valley Farms announces the addition of the Chapter Seven stallion Slay 2,1:52.4; 3,1:51 ($748,931) at their Fredericksburg, Ohio facility for the 2024 season, standing his first season for an introductory fee of $5,000.
2024 Museum stallion breeding fundraiser deadline nears
The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame’s deadline to receive bids for the 2024 breedings is near. Bids must be called in, emailed or postmarked by Saturday (Feb. 10).
Porter continues hot hands at Rosecroft
For the second straight card, 22-year-old Trae Porter won three of the first four races on his way to a Tuesday night (Feb. 6) grand slam at Rosecroft.
2024 Ohio Stakes Guide now available online
The 2024 Ohio Stakes Guide is now available at the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association website, www.OHHA.com.