The final true monster card on harness racing’s 2019 calendar takes place Saturday (Nov. 23) night, when just over $2.8 million in purses will be up for grabs in eight stakes events on Fall Final Four/TVG Finals Night at The Meadowlands.
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Courtly Choice to retire after TVG
Winbak Farm of New York is proud to announce that 2019 Canadian Pacing Derby winner and Commodore Barry Invitational winner Courtly Choice, p,2,1:53.1h; 3,1:47.1 ($1,342,254), will be the newest addition to its impressive 2020 lineup.
Bettor’s Wish, Gimpanzee to tackle older foes in TVG championships
It’s been decades since a 3-year-old male pacer beat older horses in a race the magnitude of Saturday’s $350,000 TVG Open Pace championship at The Meadowlands, but Bettor’s Wish is ready to give it a go. Gimpanzee, on the other hand, will attempt to continue a win streak for 3-year-old male trotters in the $350,000 TVG Open Trot final. The past two editions of the championship were won by sophomores, Tactical Landing in 2018 and What The Hill in 2017.
Eldon Spearman, 93, dies
Eldon Wayne Spearman, 93, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, died Nov. 20, 2019, at his residence.
Meadows Super Hi-5 Friday jackpot at $46,535.23
The Super Hi-5 jackpot at The Meadows continues to grow. The carryover for Friday’s (Nov. 22) Super Hi-5 is $46,535.23. The wager is offered on the final race of each live card.
USTA District 11 directors, members meet at Dover Downs
A few hours before Captain Crunch turned in the fastest mile ever at Dover Downs in the Progress Pace elimination, the Delaware oval on Wednesday afternoon (Nov. 20) hosted the United States Trotting Association’s District 11 meeting, where 23 rule change proposals were debated and attendees were brought up to speed on matters pertinent to the sport and the Association.
Plante wins three at Rosecroft
Roger Plante continued his hot week, taking three races on the Wednesday night (Nov. 20) card at Rosecroft Raceway.
Valuable Art upsets in the mares Open at Dover Downs
Dover, DE – Valuable Art upset race favorite Delishka N in the Mares Open at Dover Downs on Wednesday (Nov 20) night.
Freehold is set for 85 race dates in 2020
Freehold Raceway announced their racing calendar for 2020 on Wednesday afternoon. 85 dates are scheduled for the calendar year, representing an increase from 76 in 2019.
Lady London repeats to take Batavia distaff Open
Just to prove last week’s 5-¾ length win was no fluke, Lady London moved up to the top class and wired the field again in the $12,500 Open I Handicap pace for fillies and mares at Batavia Downs on Wednesday night (Nov.20).