The New York Sire Stakes announces the streamlining of the Excelsior Series for the upcoming racing season. The decision eliminates the Excelsior B Series, allowing for one program going forward.
Author: from the Agriculture and New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund
Oak Grove announces details of 2023 harness racing season
Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel management is excited to announce that the 2023 harness racing season will start on April 16.
Special Saturday night card at Cal Expo
The $12,500 DHA Free-For-All Pace headed by Firenado; an $8,800 Open Trot featuring Mandeville and; an $8,000 Open Pace with Dancin Lance share the spotlight Saturday night (Feb. 11) at Cal Expo.
The factors that have fueled the Big M’s resurgence
It’s been reported time and again about how things at The Meadowlands are going swimmingly in 2023, with handle climbing past the $3 million plateau on all nine Friday and Saturday programs that have been contested through the first five weeks of the year.
Can’t Beach That wins $17,000 Open I Pace at Rosecroft
Can’t Beach That cleared to the lead just past the opening quarter and held off a fast closing Trip Hammer to win the $17,000 Open I Pace Thursday night (Feb. 9) at Rosecroft.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Feb. 11
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (Feb. 11).
Minnesota freshman awards announced
Minnesota Harness Racing Inc. has announced the freshman divisional award winners for the 2022 season.
Tioga and Vernon Downs stall applications now available
Tioga and Vernon Downs’ stall applications for the 2023 racing season are now available for download on the horsemen’s pages at www.tiogadowns.com and www.vernondowns.com.
Trish Speaker a hit with her connections
Regardless of whatever Trish Speaker accomplishes on the racetrack, she has been a home run for her owners. Trish Speaker, a 3-year-old female pacer who will make only the third start of her career Friday (Feb. 10) at Freehold Raceway, is owned by G.R.J. Partners and Rhoda Garfinkel. She is the first and only horse ever owned by Garfinkel, who received her share in the filly as a surprise for her 90th birthday in April 2021.
Divine Art eyes 17th straight at Cal Expo
Divine Art looks to make it 17 wins in a row Friday night (Feb. 10) at Cal Expo when she heads the cast for the $7,500 Filly and Mare Open.