The 2023 Empire Breeders Classic 3-year-old trotting stakes will be raced at Vernon Downs on the afternoon of Friday (June 16). Post time is 12:15 p.m.
Author: by Nick Salvi, for Vernon Downs
Overcome post 8? ‘Charlie’ may
Charlie May finds himself behind the eight ball in Saturday’s $200,000 Battle of Lake Erie for older pacers at MGM Northfield Park, but the 5-year-old gelding is no stranger to overcoming disadvantageous spots at the northern Ohio half-mile oval. In fact, he’s pretty much made a habit of it. Charlie May and driver Brett Miller will begin the Battle from post eight, the outermost position on the starting gate and the worst spot, statistically, in terms of win percentage at Northfield (4.8 percent).
Illinois horsemen to receive $5.1 million in budget surplus funds for purses
Legislative advocacy by racing stakeholders in Illinois has resulted in lawmakers approving the transfer of $5.1 million in budget surplus funds to the Horse Racing Fund for Standardbred and Thoroughbred purse support.
StableDuel launches daily harness racing contests
StableDuel LLC (StableDuel), horse racing’s newest and most innovative gaming platform, today announced the release of live contests for harness racing. With the support of the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association (PHRA), StableDuel will bring new action to harness racing by offering regular, real money prizes on games from a variety of tracks, including Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, Harrah’s Philadelphia and The Meadows.
Dave Little’s Week 6 Road to the Meadowlands Pace
With all 10 horses in the Week 6 edition of Dave Little’s “Road to The Meadowlands Pace” in action at Woodbine Mohawk Park in four North America Cup eliminations, it’s a safe bet that next week’s poll will look different from this week’s with the countdown to The Pace at just 37 days.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for June 9
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (June 9).
A sweet comeback for Chocolate Biskit
Chocolate Biskit may be one of the favorite horses in the Deslandes Stable but after three years on the sidelines, his path back to the races, much less the winner’s circle, pegged him at times as the longest shot on the board.
Air Power moves into third in Week 2 of Ken Warkentin’s Road to the Hambletonian
Air Power makes the biggest jump in Week 2 of Ken Warkentin’s Road to the Hambletonian after his New Jersey Sire Stakes final win in a career best of 1:50.4.
Belmont Stakes highlights Big M weekend
There will be much to do at The Meadowlands this weekend, so a trip to the track to get in on the fun is highly recommended.
Woodbine Mohawk Park issues update on qualifiers and live racing
Woodbine Entertainment management would like to advise all racing participants and customers that 2-year-olds qualifiers scheduled for Friday morning at Woodbine Mohawk Park will proceed, starting one hour earlier at 9 a.m.