After facing some tough company in the Open ranks, Royal Mistress got some class relief last week and responded with a solid victory for James Kennedy. She’s back with the Open group on Friday night (Feb. 7) at Cal Expo.
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Freehold Raceway to conduct a double draw on Tuesday
In hopes of being able to fill a three-day race week, Freehold Raceway will conduct a double draw on Tuesday (Feb. 11).
Pinehurst training roster for 2020
Here is the training roster for the Pinehurst Harness Track for 2020. Our annual matinee is Saturday (April 4), with qualifiers on Wednesday (April 8).
New York Sire Stakes releases 2019 Breeders Awards
The Agriculture and New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund has released annual Breeders Awards for the 2019 racing season, totaling $1 million. A total of 332 New York-bred horses earned awards for 154 different entities. A total of 18 breeders earned more than $15,000 in awards. The full list of awards can be found at the New York Sire Stakes website.
New bets, low takeout provide big returns to Big M players
The opportunities will be plentiful for Meadowlands players interested in low takeout multi-race wagers effective with the race card of Friday (Feb. 7), when, in addition to an extra Pick-4 and a brand new Pick-6, a new post time of 6:55 p.m. promises to get players home a little earlier after the last race hits the finish line.
Calvin LaQuan Harris, 25, dies
Calvin LaQuan Harris, 25, died Feb. 2, 2020.
Goshen Yearling Sale slated for Sept. 13
The 2020 Goshen Yearling Sale will be held on Sunday (Sept. 13) at the Mark Ford Training Center in Middletown, N.Y.
MSOA launches Facebook live feature to showcase horsemen
The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association has introduced a live video feature to help fans get up close and personal with horsemen and horsewomen at The Meadows.
Brandon Parker scores a triple at Monticello
Brandon Parker has been on a roll for the last four race programs at Monticello Raceway, as he has won at least two races per card. On Wednesday (Feb. 5), the 21-year-old Parker broke out and scored a driving triple.
Strong support for Volstead in Australasia
Former international trotting star Volstead, who recently commended stud duties at Dublin Valley Farm in Ohio, has served more than 100 mares in his first season at stud in Australasia.