The 94th Hambletonian Future Wager at The Meadowlands will open its second pool Friday (May 31) at 11 a.m. The Road to the Hambletonian is underway for the 199 trotting colts and fillies eligible for the $1 million Hambletonian and $500,000 Hambletonian Oaks.
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Meadowlands statement on horse slaughter
Recognizing the snowballing negative public perception surrounding Thoroughbred racing and, ultimately the imminent threat to our own sport, The Meadowlands has taken the following position regarding horse slaughter and “kill pens”; any person connected with Standardbred racing found to be involved in either practice will be barred for life from participation in any form at The Meadowlands Racetrack.
Pick-4s are wild at Big M
It’s a proven fact that Meadowlands fans love to try and pick four winners on one ticket in an effort to make a score, and the pools for the ever-popular Big M 50-cent Pick-4 — as well as those for the new 20-cent Can-Am Pick-4 — back that up.
Illinois gaming bill will create thousands of new agribusiness jobs
The Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association is urging lawmakers during these last few days of session to pass gaming legislation that includes horse racing. Proposed legislation would reinvigorate Illinois’ horse racing industry and lead to the creation of thousands of new agriculture jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars in sorely needed revenue for the state.
Keystone Abbey hunts fourth straight in Saturday’s $70,000 Currier & Ives at The Meadows
Keystone Abbey has swept the first three legs of the Pennsylvania Stallion Series, but will she fare as well against tougher competition? She’ll get her chance Saturday (June 1) at The Meadows in the $70,000 Currier & Ives for 3-year-old filly trotters.
Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series to debut at Paulding County Fair
For the past four years female drivers participated in the Ohio Ladies Pace Series at fairs in the Buckeye State. This year the ladies have picked up a major sponsor with the gracious support of Spring Haven Farm. Therefore, the series will now be known as the Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series.
Harrah’s Hoosier Park hosts opening round of Indiana Sires Stakes
The opening round of the Indiana Sires Stakes highlighted the Wednesday (May 29) program at Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino and featured two $48,000 divisions for 3-year-old trotting fillies.
Northville Downs raffle for Wally McIlmurray
Northville, MI – Northville Downs Starter Jim “Ace” Szabo is hosting a two-week fundraiser to assist Wally McIlmurray with medical and hospital expenses.
Battle Mage surpasses the $300,000 earning mark
William Emmons’ Battle Mage ($22.20, Montrell Teague) surpassed $300,000 in career earnings Wednesday (May 29) with a 1:56 win in the $17,000 Open Trot at Harrington Raceway.
Miss Mary Mach doesn’t look back at Buffalo
Miss Mary Mach kept her brief unbeaten streak alive at Buffalo Raceway on Wednesday evening (May 29) by taking the featured $11,000 Class A Open pace for the filly and mares.