Those who reside in the Lexington, Ky. area, and who want to know about owning a Standardbred racehorse, should mark Sunday, May 25, on their calendar.
Category: Announcements
Yonkers to be dark in early June
Yonkers Raceway is to be dark for live racing during the early part of June.
Crazy Good is now in Sports Illustrated
The 6,000-word excerpt of Charles Leerhsen’s book “Crazy Good: The True Story of Dan Patch, the Most Famous Horse in America” in the May 19 issue of Sports Illustrated is now on newsstands.
Freehold requests schedule change
Freehold Raceway requested a schedule change today to drop Wednesday, May 28, and add Wednesday, June 4, to its current schedule.
Hall of Fame Day slated for July 6
Word has just reached the museum that local hotel accommodations are filling up for Hall of Fame weekend.
Batavia Downs Gaming announces 2008 stakes schedule
The 2008 stakes season at Batavia Downs Gaming kicks off on August 2 when the 2-year-old colt and gelding pacers roll into town to compete in a New York Sire Stakes event.
Payments due in Maryland
Yearling payments (foals of 2007) are due to the Maryland Standardbred Fund and the Maryland Sire Stakes on May 15, 2008.
Get rich quick at Tioga Downs
Time runs out on Thursday for the chance to nominate your $10,000 claimer to the $100,000 Rags to Riches series at Tioga Downs.
Payments due in Florida
Yearling nominations for the Florida Breeders Stake, Sunshine State Stake and the Florida Stallion Stake are due on May 15, 2008.
Purses increased again at Monticello Raceway
Monticello Raceway has increased its purses again.