Buffalo Raceway management has canceled racing for Wednesday (June 7) due to a high air quality index in the area.
Author: from Buffalo Raceway
Complimentary owners breakfast Saturday at Mohawk
Woodbine Mohawk Park will be hosting a special complimentary owners breakfast this Saturday morning for 2-year-old races.
Cara Collins elected District 6 USTA track director
Cara Collins, Racing & Equine Facilities Manager of Oak Grove Racing and Gaming, has been elected to the U.S. Trotting Association’s board of directors as a track director in District 6.
He’zzz A Wise Sky fastest ever at Running Aces
The Tuesday night (June 6) feature at Running Aces drew a very talented field of eight competitors vying for top honors in the $18,500 Open Handicap Pace and He’zzz A Wise Sky stopped the clock at 1:50 to record the fastest mile ever over the five-eighths-mile Minnesota oval.
Ruthless Hanover headlines $200,000 Battle of Lake Erie at MGM Northfield Park
Fresh off his world-record 1:46.3 performance in the $100,000 Joe Auger Memorial at Harrah’s Philadelphia, Ruthless Hanover will look to extend his win streak to three on Saturday (June 10) in the $200,000 Battle of Lake Erie at MGM Northfield Park.
USTA Executive Committee approves litigation spend
The USTA Executive Committee on Monday (June 5) approved the expenditure of $125,000 in the current year’s budget for legal fees to be incurred as the Association continues its constitutional challenge of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA).
“Quest for the Governor’s Cup” returns to Converse for second round
The first round in the Indiana fair circuit’s “Quest for the Governor’s Cup” produced several memorable performances and two new Converse track records. The series returns to the Converse Fairgrounds Wednesday (June 7) and Thursday (June 8) with a 4 p.m. post time each day.
SOA of NY to hold second 20 percent bonus races June 16
On Friday (June 16), all owners of a horse that were SOA of NY members as of the bonus cut off date, Feb. 27, 2023, will receive a 20 percent bonus from the SOA of NY of the earned purse (horses finishing first through fifth). All owners of a horse must’ve been a member by Feb. 27.
Freshmen shine at Philadelphia
The 2-year-olds were out in force at Harrah’s Philadelphia for a Tuesday morning (June 6) qualifying session.
Copeland to lead Woodbine Entertainment as next CEO
Woodbine Entertainment’s Board of Directors today announced the unanimous appointment of sports and business leader Michael Copeland as Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 1, 2023.