Wherever he goes, JL Cruze is still the man. “Everybody knows him, everybody loves him,” trainer Eric Ell said about the 9-year-old trotter, who was a Dan Patch Award winner in 2015. “He’s a household name around here. Everybody asks about him when he’s not racing to make sure he’s all right. They keep track of him. When people see him, they come up hugging on him. He’s been unbelievable.” JL Cruze’s next start is Saturday at The Meadowlands in the preferred trot. JL Cruze will start from post 10 in a field that includes Pappy Go Go, who brings a three-race win streak to the event.
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Post time, betting menu changes coming to Big M
Management at The Meadowlands is never afraid to shake things up, and starting on Friday (Feb. 7), Big M fans will see an earlier start to the races with a 6:55 p.m. post time, and once the card begins, they’ll have a new array of wagers to titillate their wagering palates.
The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono to open Feb. 8
The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono management is pleased to announce the track’s 2020 racing season schedule. The track in Northeast Pennsylvania is looking forward to its 55th year of harness racing excellence.
New Jersey Breeders awards luncheon held
On Sunday (Jan. 26), the New Jersey Department of Agriculture held its 63rd annual New Jersey Breeders Awards Luncheon at Hilton Gardens Inn in Hamilton.
$15,000 Pick-5 guaranteed total pool Saturday at MGM Northfield Park
MGM Northfield Park has announced the addition of a $15,000 Pick-5 total pool guarantee on Saturday (Feb. 1).
Valuable Art captures the Mares Open Pace at Dover Downs
Dover, DE – The Mares Open Pace became a family affair on Wednesday night (Jan. 29). Valuable Art, who was driven to victory by Corey Callahan, is trained by his father Nick Callahan and owned by his mother Dolly Callahan. The morning line favorite, Bettor Joy N was scratched sick. This minimized the field to five, but did not diminish the quality.
Rockefeller Lindy surprises in Buffalo Open Trot
Hamburg, NY – Rockefeller Lindy ($17.60) and driver David McNeight III watched the favored Wilberforce do all the dirty work but then cleaned up in the end to take Buffalo Raceway’s featured $13,000 Open Trot on Wednesday night (Jan. 29) in 1:58.0 over the good track.
Golden Muscle goes first over, wins The Meadows feature
Washington, PA — Golden Muscle put the field away with a powerful uncovered move and captured Wednesday’s feature at The Meadows, an $11,500 Filly & Mare Conditioned Trot.
Golden Paradise has ‘exceeded all our expectations’
What a difference a year makes. Last January, female pacer Golden Paradise was competing in the Claim to Fame Series at Miami Valley Raceway. This January, she is already a two-time winner of the fillies-and-mares open at the same track, where on Friday she will try to capture her third in a row. And, in between, she won the Indiana Sire Stakes championship for pacing mares. So, it’s safe to say trainer/co-owner Tyler George is very grateful Golden Paradise was not claimed a year ago.
Captain Ahab to stand at Pin Oak Lane Farm in Pennsylvania
Pin Oak Lane Farm has announced that Captain Ahab (Captaintreacherous-Acquavella) will stand in Pennsylvania at their New Freedom farm. The 2020 fee is $3,500 with a discount fee of $2,500 for multiple mares.