The spring of 2019 has been a good one at The Meadowlands. The handle is up as a result of greater field size and the gradual return to better quality horses, the logical explanation being increased purses made possible by the supplemental funding from the state. The horseplayers are voting with their wagering dollars and handle begets handle, that is fact.
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Entries for Van Rose Memorial
Anyone interested in entering in the annual $50,000 Van Rose Memorial at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono should contact the race office. The invitational pacing event will be held on Saturday (May 4) as part of the night card of a Derby Day double card.
USHWA Canada presents big screen debut for Somebeachsomewhere documentary
Somebeachsomewhere: Horse of a Lifetime” premiered on Eastlink Community TV early this year and received glowing reviews. Now, racing fans can celebrate the life of the great pacer at a unique fundraising event. The one-hour documentary will have its big-screen premiere at the Mohawk Inn and Conference Centre, Milton, Ontario, on Saturday (May 4) in the Conservation Hall. There will be a question-and-answer session after the film, with a special guest (TBD).
Starznheaven shines in Plainridge feature
Heavy downpours, steady wind, a sloppy track and seven formidable foes could not prevent Starznheaven from capturing the $16,000 Open Handicap Pace at Plainridge Park on Monday afternoon (April 22).
Cardiff goes big mile to win Weiss distaff final
Cardiff had to endure an eventful journey in the $30,000 Bobby Weiss Series final for pacing fillies and mares at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono on Monday (April 22), but the Sportswriter mare showed rare pluck in a lifetime-best 1:51.1 mile which saw her sustain an uncovered grind for the last five-eighths.
Daiymir dazzles at Harrington
George Teague Jr. and the Teague Racing Partnership’s Daiymir ($5.80, Montrell Teague) was a 1:51.3 winner in the featured $18,000 Open at Harrington Raceway on Monday (April 22).
Mission Accepted dominates again at Miami Valley
The Ron Burke stable has another superstar on its roster, having assumed the training of Mission Accepted for his 4-year-old campaign. As part of the Burke Brigade, Mission Accepted has reeled off three straight impressive triumphs in Miami Valley Raceway’s weekly $25,000 Open Trot, all from assigned outside post positions, to start his 2019 campaign. The latest win came Monday afternoon (April 22) in 1:52.3 with driver Brett Miller.
Yonkers hosts Tuesday final of trot series
There’s a cool $73,000 up for grabs Tuesday night (April 23) in the final of Yonkers Raceway/Standardbred Owners Association of New York Bonus Trotting Series.
Saratoga Casino Hotel begins construction on charging stations for Earth Day
On Monday (April 22) Saratoga Casino Hotel announced plans to begin work on installing electronic vehicle charging stations on property. Work is expected to begin next week to add five vehicle charging stations that will be available for use near the casino’s Jefferson Street entrance. There will be no fee for guests utilizing the charging stations and they are expected to be operational by mid-May.
Meadowlands and SBOANJ offer training for 2-year-olds
The Meadowlands and the Standardbred Owners and Breeders of New Jersey (SBOANJ) will again cooperate to provide access to the racetrack for horsemen wishing to train their young horses over the oval during the month of May beginning on Thursday (May 2).