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Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for March 17
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (March 17).
From grandstand to backstretch
While most follow in the footsteps of family members to become a horseman, there are some that take a more unfamiliar route to get a driver or trainer’s license — going from the grandstand to the backstretch. That’s the case with Illinois horseman Jim Molitor.
Rosecroft opportunities help drive Ahle
Prior to this past December, Johnathan Ahle had never driven at Rosecroft Raceway. This year, the Maryland oval has become something of a home away from home. Ahle, who lives in New Jersey, is third in wins among drivers at Rosecroft, where his total of 23 is two behind second-place Russell Foster. His performance at Rosecroft has helped the 26-year-old Ahle get his second full season in the sulky off to a strong start. Overall, he has posted 37 victories this year and is rapidly approaching his total of 45 wins for all of 2022.
Woodbine Mohawk Park moves qualifiers to Saturday
Woodbine Mohawk Park management would like to inform all horsepeople that this week’s qualifiers have been moved from Friday (March 17) to Saturday (March 18) due to expected rain and mild temperatures.
2023 Grand Circuit season opens Friday
Blue Chip Matchmaker and MGM Borgata Pacing series opening legs, MGM Yonkers Raceway, Yonkers, N.Y. This is the opening event of the 2023 Grand Circuit season.
Kakaley-Alexander prep sharp horses at Pocono
None Bettor A and American Courage, two free-for-all pacers entered in Monday’s first leg of the MGM Borgata Series at Yonkers, got in useful final workouts on Wednesday morning (March 15) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, winning in 1:54 and 1:54.1, respectively.
Heston Blue Chip breeding offered by MSOA
The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association is pleased to announce that Winbak Farm has donated a breeding to Heston Blue Chip that will be offered via auction on the website onGait.com.
USTA board approves six rule and bylaw changes
Six rule and bylaw changes were approved at the annual meeting of the USTA Board of Directors on March 12. With the exception of the addition of a new type of lower-cost membership aimed at participants of the Standardbred Incentive Program (SIP), the changes will become effective on May 1.
80-year-old Bob Sampson gets another driving win at Rosecroft
On Tuesday (March 14), 80-year-old trainer/driver Bob Sampson proved once again that age is just a number.