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Geez Joe primed for breakout year
After a relatively slow start to his career, and a few ‘hard luck’ stretches, 5-year-old pacer Geez Joe is starting to find his stride. He has established himself as a major force in the Preferred ranks at The Meadowlands, and is looking for even bigger things in 2019.
Aussie trotter La Grange set for U.S. bow
Dozens of pacers hailing from either Australia or New Zealand will compete at Yonkers Raceway in the next several days, which is a common occurrence. Less ordinary is the appearance of a trotter from Down Under, but that will be the case Thursday (Feb. 21) when Australian-bred La Grange makes his North American debut for trainer Per Engblom.
Meadows delays Wednesday post time until 2 p.m.
Due to weather and track conditions, the Meadows Racing post time has been pushed back until 2 p.m. on Wednesday (Feb. 20).
John Jay ‘survives’ in lucrative Miami Valley series
John Jay reigns as “King of the Hill” after capturing the Tuesday (Feb. 19) $15,000 final of the Survivor Series for $5,000 male pacers at Miami Valley Raceway.
Dover Downs qualifiers rescheduled
Horsemen are advised that Wednesday’s (Feb. 20) qualifying races at Dover Downs have been rescheduled for Thursday (Feb. 21) at 10 a.m. due to the weather forecast.
Batavia Downs announces 2019 Derby Day happenings
Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel announced part of their onsite plans for the upcoming Kentucky Derby on Saturday (May 4) as multiple events will take place.
Recently enacted legislation adds $1.2 million to NJSS purses in this year and future
The recent passage of legislation providing $20 million in assistance for New Jersey horse racing—both Standardbred and Thoroughbred—will mean a significant boost to the purse structure for the New Jersey Sire Stakes (NJSS) over the next five years.
Enjoy a night-time Brunch this Friday at The Meadowlands
Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment’s themed buffet nights continue this Friday (Feb. 22) with a Brunch for Dinner Buffet.
Miami Valley guarantees $7,500 Pick-5 pool Tuesday
Miami Valley Raceway and the USTA Strategic Wagering Program have announced an instant Pick-5 guaranteed pool of $7,500 on Tuesday’s (Feb. 1) 50-cent Lucky Pick-5 sequence, races 10 through 14.