Killer Instinct and Winning Shadow have been trading punches over the past couple of weeks, but Winning Shadow (Chris Lems) got the upper hand on his foe in Sunday’s (March 5) $18,500 Open Handicap Trot at MGM Northfield Park.
Author: by Michael Carter, for MGM Northfield Park
2022 SIP divisional winners announced
The inaugural season of the Standardbred Incentive Program has come to a close and the final placings and points have been tallied. The big winner for the 2022 show season was Metro’s Escape and Marcia Harmelink.
Sixth Circuit rules HISA constitutional
The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Friday (March 3) ruled the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) constitutional. The decision is in stark contrast with the Fifth Circuit ruling, which unanimously found HISA unconstitutional late last year.
Danish duo to drive in International Women’s Day races at The Meadowlands
Mariann Thorup Nielsen and Sabina Gammelgård have won races around the world, but never competed in the U.S. — until Saturday night (March 4). Nielsen and Gammelgård, both from Denmark, are among the drivers participating in races celebrating International Women’s Day at The Meadowlands.
Helene Gregory pens article in United States Dressage Federation publication
Helene Gregory has written an article titled ‘The Standardbred That Can Wear Any Bridle’ which appears in YourDressage, a publication of the United States Dressage Federation.
Big M’s Roll With Joe renamed in honor of Dave Brower
Fittingly, beginning with this year’s edition, the stakes event held at The Meadowlands will be renamed “The Dave Brower Memorial,” in honor of another standout from the world of harness racing.
St. Patrick’s Day Family Fun Workshop at Museum
Join us at The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame for St. Patrick’s Day family fun on Sunday (March 12) from 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for March 4
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (March 4).
Southern Oaks Training Center to host hog roast
The horsemen of Southern Oaks Training Center will host a hog roast on March 18 at 2:30 p.m.
Northville Downs 2023 meeting fast approaching
Northville Downs is set to open its doors for the 2023 race meet.