As a result of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signing Senate Bill 2992 (containing the horse racing purse allocation) into law yesterday, The Meadowlands will raise overnight purses by $40,000 per card beginning the first weekend in March, then institute another $40,000 nightly increase the first weekend of April.
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Saratoga Casino Hotel set for 78th season of harness racing
Sunday (Feb. 17) will mark the beginning of Saratoga Raceway’s 78th season of live harness racing. Post time is scheduled for 12 noon.
Delightfulmemphisn wins Yonkers Friday night $44,000 Distaff Derby
Yonkers, NY – A first-up Delightfulmemphisn (Jason Bartlett, $17) prevailed Friday night (Feb. 15), winning Yonkers Raceway’s $44,000 Filly and Mare Open Handicap Pace. Away fourth from post position four, Delightfulmemphisn watched Kaitlyn…
Arthur Pendragaon moves first over, wins Meadows $18,000 Pace
Arthur Pendragon moved steadily first over and wore down the leader, Dapper Dude, to take Friday’s (Feb. 15) $18,000 Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows.
Atlanta sells for a record $1,550,000
History was made on Friday afternoon (Feb. 15) when the reigning Hambletonian champion, Atlanta 3,1:50.3s ($1,140,689), sold for a record $1,550,000 at onGait.com, making her the most expensive Standardbred ever sold at public auction.
USTA proposed drug changes to be vetted at upcoming ARCI meeting
Proposals to modify the regulatory policy concerning clenbuterol and betamethasone use in Standardbred racing will be one of the major topics considered at the upcoming meeting of the Association of Racing Commissioners International on April 3-5 in Arcadia, Calif.
Silverhill Volo says let it rain
Silverhill Volo is feeling awfully good these days, coming off back-to-back scores in the Cal Expo Open Trot over something other than a firm surface.
Minors play major role Thursday at Pompano
Two “Minors” played a “major” role on the Thursday (Feb. 14) Valentine’s Day program at Pompano Park. Brothers Dewayne and Deshawn Minor each won a race on the card with the latter proving to be the unsung hero after the completion of his event.
Pandy’s Picks: Feb. 15 M
Bob Pandolfo offers his picks for the $50,000 Late Pick-4 at Meadowlands Racetrack on Feb. 15, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.
Western Fair qualifiers canceled; moved to Monday
Due to warm temperatures and rain overnight, qualifiers have been canceled Friday morning (Feb. 15) at Western Fair and will be moved to this Monday (Feb. 18) at 11 a.m.