Still basking in the glow of a highly successful Hambletonian Day, The Meadowlands returns from a three-week hiatus with a power-packed two-week “Mini Meet” that kicks off Friday (Sept. 1) and features the New Jersey Classic, with estimated purses totaling $2 million.
Author: from Meadowlands Media Relations
Canadian Pacing Derby final and Maple Leaf Trot in Grand Circuit spotlight
Woodbine Mohawk Park on Saturday (Sept. 2) will offer the C$615,000 Canadian Pacing Derby final for older pacers, the C$530,000 Maple Leaf Trot for older trotters, the C$177,300 Simcoe for 3-year-old male trotters and the C$157,200 Simcoe for 3-year-old filly trotters.
Clein, Sudhir, Shockley and Mills receive 2023 USHWA-Florida scholarships
The Florida Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association has announced four candidates who will receive awards this year from the 2023 Allen J. Finkelson Scholarship program.
Strong opening day for French yearling sale
The selected Arqana Trot sale in Deauville opened Wednesday (Aug. 30) on a strong note as the average price rocketed up 44 percent compared to the same day last year.
USTA hosting inaugural Outrider Clinic
For the first time, the U.S. Trotting Association is conducting an Outrider Clinic at Eldorado Scioto Downs and Virgil Morgan Jr.’s Winner Circle Training Center from Thursday (Aug. 31) through Saturday (Sept. 2).
Tioga welcomes NYSS freshman pacers on Saturday
Tioga Downs plays host to two divisions of the New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old pacing colts and geldings on Saturday (Sept. 2).
Streaking Sister Mary Maude in NYSS at Batavia on Friday
The New York Sire Stakes will make its final 2023 visit to Batavia Downs on Friday (Sept. 1) when two $51,500 divisions of 2-year-old trotting fillies will line up to vie for the $103,000 in purse money and the statistical leader in this category will be on hand to compete.
List of Mares Bred reports due Sept. 1
Stallion owners are reminded that the List of Mares Bred (LOMB) is due to the USTA by Sept. 1 to get the cheapest rate possible. Submissions postmarked by Sept. 1 are $5/mare; late submissions cost $10/mare.
Carryovers highlight Saturday Northfield program
Wednesday (Aug. 30) night proved tricky for gamblers at MGM Northfield Park, creating a pair of wagering opportunities to highlight Saturday (Sept. 2) night’s program.
Three Ohio County Fairs to be live-streamed Thursday
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will continue its 2023 Ohio County Fair racing season with live-streaming coverage from three county fairs on Thursday (Aug. 31).