A pair of contentious Open Paces, the $8,600 Shelly Goudreau final and the $8,000 Joe Lighthill Trot at an extended 1-1/2 miles headline an excellent program at Cal Expo on Saturday night (Feb. 23).
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Office for Harness Horse Breeders of New York Inc. has moved
The office for Harness Horse Breeders of New York Inc. has been moved. The new address and contact info is as follows.
Pandy’s Picks: Feb. 22 M
Bob Pandolfo offers his picks for the $50,000 Late Pick-4 at Meadowlands Racetrack on Feb. 22, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.
Hanover, Winbak donate breedings to MSOA Scholarship Fund
The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association has announced that Hanover Shoe Farms and Winbak Farm have each donated a breeding to be auctioned in order to benefit the MSOA’s Collegiate Scholarship Fund.
Shez Sugarsweet A cruises at Saratoga
Shez Sugarsweet A (Somebeachsomewhere) cruised to victory in her local debut at Saratoga Casino Hotel on Thursday afternoon (Feb. 21).
Matching Funds Grant applications now available
The 2019 Matching Funds Grant Program applications are now available online on the fairs section of the USTA website.
Paul O’Neil is enjoying the ride with Godiva Seelster
Some of life’s greatest moments occur while sitting in your car on the side of the road. They do if you’re Paul O’Neil, at least. On May 26, 2018 — Memorial Day Saturday — O’Neil and his wife Patti were driving to their Saratoga Springs, N.Y. home when they realized their then 8-year-old pacing mare, Godiva Seelster, was racing at Northfield Park. Paul pulled over to watch the race on his phone. What he watched was the mare becoming the world’s fastest female pacer on a half-mile track with a winning time of 1:50.
Veteran Franks Best adds to the resume
Franks Best hasn’t been around forever, it just seems that way. The 12-year-old son of Armbro Scribe got his first snapshot of the season in last weekend’s Open III Trot at Cal Expo with Mooney Svendsen at the controls for owner/trainer/breeder Bob Johnson.
Celebration of Life for Dennis Henert on March 16
Randy Henert has let us know that on Saturday (March 16), from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., is the date and time for the Celebration of Life for his father, Dennis Henert.
Meadowlands qualifiers moved to Saturday morning; Spring Beer Dinner on March 16
Due to weather related track conditions, this week’s qualifiers have been moved from Friday (Feb. 22) at 10 a.m. to Saturday (Feb. 23) at 10 a.m.