Woodbine Entertainment today released the schedule for its lucrative 2025 stakes season at Woodbine Mohawk Park, featuring three C$1 million races and the return of the Breeders Crown.
Author: by Mark McKelvie, Sr. Manager Communications, Woodbine Entertainment
2025 meet at Yonkers begins Monday night
The 2025 meet at MGM Yonkers Raceway kicks off on Monday (Jan. 20) with a 10-race program, and there is a new post time at Yonkers this year, as the action will kick off at 6:45 p.m. (EST).
MGM Northfield Park cancels Tuesday (Jan. 21) program
Due to forecasted sub-zero air temperatures, after consultation with the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association, MGM Northfield Park management has elected to cancel Tuesday’s (Jan. 21) racing program.
Cal Expo programs Jack Williams final
Overthemoonforyou, who has captured four of her five starts at this meet, looks to keep the momentum going in Friday night’s (Jan. 17) featured $16,000 Jack Williams final for pacing fillies and mares at Cal Expo.
$3,988 Pick-5 carryover Friday at MGM Northfield Park
It is a rare Friday night (Jan. 17) with live racing at MGM Northfield Park, but fans will be treated to a Pick-5 carryover. The wager went unsolved on Wednesday evening (Jan. 15), spiraling a $3,988 carryover.
Cellmate looks to escape with fifth straight win Saturday at Big M
Winter racing at The Meadowlands has featured competitive full fields, and while 10 starters behind the gate is supposed to be a hindrance to horses looking to compile long winning streaks, such is not the case for Cellmate.
Pick-6 double carryover Thursday at Woodbine Mohawk Park
Thursday night’s (Jan. 16) live card of Standardbred racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park will feature a $42,062.27 carryover in the Pick-6.
Brittany Farms receives USHWA’s President’s Award
One of harness racing’s storied and most prestigious breeding farms, Brittany Farms, has been selected by the president of the United States Harness Writers Association, Michael Carter, to receive a President’s Award.
Clegg and St Louis to receive Racing With The Stars Award
Betty Clegg and Marc St. Louis Jr. will receive the Ohio Racing With The Stars award as the top trainer and driver on the Ohio county fair racing circuit in 2024 at the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association annual banquet Saturday (Jan. 18).
Seaside Diva named Ohio 3-year-old Pacing Filly of the Year
For the fourth time in six years, the defending freshman filly Pacer of the Year in Ohio has stepped up to repeat as a sophomore. This year Seaside Diva followed the path of McSeaside (2022-23), Sea Silk (2021-22), and Queen Of The Pride (2018-19) to be named the 2024 Ohio 3-year-old Pacing Filly of the Year.