Effective this Friday (March 3), The Meadowlands will celebrate its own March Mania after an extremely memorable February with the addition of a second 10-cent Hi-5 to one of the most popular wagering menus in racing.
Author: from Meadowlands Media Relations
Buffalo Raceway opens 2023 meet on Saturday
Buffalo Raceway will begin its 57-day, 2023 live harness racing season on Saturday (March 4) starting at 6 p.m. with a 13-race card on tap.
Illinois “Little Guy” came up big
Covering harness racing in Illinois for the last 50 years, I’ll admit there were plenty of times I silently rooted for the underdog to win a major race or the trainer of a small barn to come away with the big prize at the end of a racing season.
Woodbine Mohawk Park moves qualifiers to Monday
Woodbine Mohawk Park management would like to inform all horsepeople that this week’s qualifying session has been moved from Friday (March 3) to Monday (March 6).
Meadowlands SRF Series generates $70,000 for retired horse care
The Meadowlands and the Standardbred Retirement Foundation are pleased to announce that the SRF Series, new races for 3-year-olds throughout the month of April, has strong support; 175 entries were received.
Ell finds his perfect ‘Island’
Island Of The Sea was recovering from an injury when trainer Eric Ell bought the unraced pacer as a 2-year-old in May 2019. He was told that Island Of The Sea needed time but would make a nice horse if Ell did right by him. So, Ell, who is best known for his work with Dan Patch Award-winning millionaire trotter JL Cruze, took a shot.
Kakaley wins five during Pocono qualifiers
Matt Kakaley, the winningest driver at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania last year and already atop this year’s standings with 12 triumphs in the first four cards, kept the hot hands during Wednesday morning’s marathon 15-race qualifying session, winning five times, including the two quickest outings with horses sent out by the 2023 meet’s leading trainer, Travis Alexander.
5 in Front: Chantal Mitchell
Twice monthly until April, a familiar Woodbine Mohawk Park horse person will step into the spotlight to answer a handful of fun, offbeat questions, while giving readers a unique perspective into their personality on and off the racetrack.
Diamond Creek adds Sea Silk to broodmare ranks
Diamond Creek is excited to announce the addition of Sea Silk to the broodmare ranks. She will be owned in partnership with a group that includes many of her original owners and her resulting offspring will be sold at the fall yearling sales.
Meadowlands Pace payments up significantly
The Meadowlands is pleased to announce an enthusiastic response to the February payment for the track’s signature event, the $700,000 (est.) Meadowlands Pace. The first payment for 3-year-old colts and geldings saw 55 sustain eligibility and two pay the $7,500 supplement for a total of 57 paid in. This represents a 27 percent increase over the 2022 February figure.