For more than two decades, Worldly Beauty has made an appreciable impact on owner Mike Gulotta’s life. First, she was an award-winning racehorse — with her success on the track even contributing to his grandson’s name — followed by her role as the impetus behind Gulotta starting Deo Volente Farms three years after her retirement. On Saturday night at The Meadowlands, her influence will continue to be felt when her daughter, Deo Volente-bred-and-owned Miraculous Deo, competes in the sole elimination for the Three Diamonds Stakes for 2-year-old female pacers.
Author: by Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager
Ohio breeders awards deadline fast approaching
The registration for mares bred in 2023 to be eligible for Ohio Breeder’s Awards must be postmarked by Nov. 30. Registrations received with postmarks after Nov. 30 will be charged a $100 late fee.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Nov. 17
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (Nov. 17).
Hawthorne to trim five racing dates from 2023 Standardbred meet
The Illinois Racing Board at its Nov. 16 meeting approved a request by Suburban Downs at Hawthorne Race Course to trim five racing dates from its 2023 Standardbred meet.
Admiral Hill brings $261,000 at onGait.com
Another standout colt from this year’s talented sophomore pacing crop, Admiral Hill p,3,1:48.3, sold through onGait.com on Thursday afternoon.
Big M faithful caught up in carryover craze
Fresh off a second consecutive $3 million Saturday, wagering at The Meadowlands is starting to gather momentum, just in time for this Friday’s (Nov. 17) program, which will offer not one, but two carryovers certain to tempt and titillate punters with all-sized bankrolls. Post time for the first race is 6:20 p.m.
Curtain up on Cal Expo meet Friday
The 47-night Cal Expo meeting kicks off Friday (Nov. 17) with a 12-race card featuring an $8,800 Open Trot and an $8,000 Filly and Mare Open Pace.
Dates announced for 2024 Vincent Delaney Memorial Weekend
The VDM Committee is pleased to announce that the dates for next year’s Vincent Delaney Memorial Weekend will be Aug. 10-11. The festival will be held at a new venue in 2024, Wolverhampton Racecourse in the United Kingdom.
Dr. J Stallion Management open house this Saturday
Dr. J Stallion Management would like to remind everybody about the open house this Saturday (Nov. 18) from 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Woodbine solidifies racing leadership
Woodbine Entertainment’s Bill Ford, General Counsel and Executive Vice President of Racing, announced today that Woodbine has solidified its racing leadership team with the promotions of Tim Lawson and Bill McLinchey to Vice President positions.