For the second straight week, the Four Starzzz Shark gelding Epaulette A was victorious in the top-level conditioned pace at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono, and just as he did last week he posted the fastest clocking of the young season, winning this $21,500 contest in 1:50.4 for a new mark.
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Speed on display at Miami Valley on Saturday Night
Lebanon, OH – When favorites won the first four races on Miami Valley’s Saturday (March 23) program in 1:51.2 or faster, it became apparent that a “big mile” was possible when the featured…
United States Hockey Hall of Famer Eddie Olczyk joins TheStable.ca
TheStable.ca, horse racing’s fastest-growing fractional ownership stable, has added United States Hockey Hall of Famer Eddie Olczyk to its all-star client roster.
Gaspar & Jordan win seats to the 2020 NTRA NHC
John Gaspar of Wakefield, MA captured the March 23 NTRA National Handicapping Championship Qualifier at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment. The $400 no-takeout contest attracted a field of 138 players representing several different states. All entry fees went to the prize pool, which totaled $27,600.
New conditions highlight Freehold’s latest sheet
Not only does Freehold Raceway have increased purses, they’re rolling out some new conditions. Starting with the condition sheet for the weekend of Friday, March 29, Freehold is introducing two brand-new classes.
Illinois State Fairgrounds schedules racing for April 20
The Illinois State Fairgrounds announced Saturday (March 23) that races with conditions for 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds & up with total purses of $50,000 for the card will be held there on Saturday, April 20 starting at noon.
Beltrami wins for second consecutive week in the GSY Spring Series
As the field of nine assembled behind the gate for the GSY Series contest in first race on the Friday night (March 22) Big M card, a cavalry charge ensued to the first stanza. After the dust settled, Monica Banca aboard CC Big Boy Sam took command just after the quarter pole and remained there until the top of the stretch.
Meadowlands cancels “Shake It Cerry” and “Worldly Beauty” Series
The Meadowlands has totaled up the number of nominations for the April Late Closing 3-year-old series’ and both the filly trot and pace divisions of the “Shake It Cerry” and “Worldly Beauty” will be cancelled due to lack of entries.
Another purse increase at The Meadowlands
On the next condition sheet covering March 29-30, The Meadowlands will again significantly increase the purses for overnight racing, boosting the average to nearly $200,000 per card.
Pandolfo’s Picks: March 23 Meadowlands
Pandy’s Meadowlands $0.50 cent Late Pick 4 (15% takeout, guaranteed $50,000 pool) Saturday, March 23 Winter Meet record, 22 Pick 4’s, 0 winners, minus $427.50 Tonight’s tickets: $0.50 play: 5/36/1569/126 = $12.00…