With two MADC races carded Friday night (Feb. 2) at the Big M, the weather was ideal for this time of year over the fast mile surface.
Author: by Matt Zuccarello, MADC Series Reporter
Brett Beckwith wins six at Freehold
The sloppy track didn’t stop the newly-turned 21-year-old Brett Beckwith from having himself a day at Freehold Raceway on Friday (Feb. 2). He won more than half of the races on the card, visiting the winner’s circle in six out of 11 tries.
Darke County (OH) banquet set for Feb. 17
The Darke County horsemen are pleased to announce their upcoming banquet. This year’s banquet will be on Feb. 17 at Romer’s in Greenville, located next to the traffic circle.
Traceur Hanover to stand in Ohio in 2024
Traceur Hanover p,2,1:50.3; 3,1:50.1f; 4,1:49.2s ($1,130,207), by Western Ideal out of Transference, by Camluck will be standing his first season in 2024 at Ohio State ATI Equine Center in Wooster, Ohio.
The Meadowlands to celebrate International Women’s Day
Meadowlands Racetrack will again host an International Women’s Day themed broadcast on Saturday (March 9).
Hot Mess Express to make final start Friday
Hot Mess Express has been a big part of owner Sam Bowie’s life for more than three years. On Friday, he will watch his 6-year-old female pacer compete for the final time before she embarks on the next chapter of her career as a broodmare.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Feb. 2
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (Feb. 2).
Top performers to be honored at Illinois awards banquet March 2
The 2023 top performers in Illinois racing will be recognized on March 2 at the Illinois Standardbred Banquet. The banquet is being held at 6 p.m. in the Artisan Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
Sire Stakes, Opens set at Cal Expo
A $20,000 California Sire Stakes for the 4-year-old males, a Filly and Mare Open Pace and an Open Trot share the spotlight Friday night (Feb. 2) at Cal Expo.
The power of the Pick-6 at The Big M
On a night-to-night basis, the 50-cent Pick-4 and 20-cent Pick-5 are the most popular multi-leg bets offered at The Meadowlands, but when it comes to a wager where carryovers create big-time excitement among Big M players, the 20-cent Pick-6 rules the roost.