Wagering at The Meadowlands has been strong all year long, but Friday night was an especially good night on an especially cold night (with a real-feel temperature of 35 degrees) as a 2024 Friday-night best (and second-highest overall) $3,664,781 was put in play on the 14-race program.
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Shults ready to roll at Big M
Michael Shults was fascinated by horses at an early age – his family had been involved in harness racing before he was born and Shults appeared in his first winner’s circle photo as an infant – but it wasn’t until recently that he embarked on his own career in the sport.
2024 HHI Annual Meetings well attended
Harness Horsemen International’s Annual Meetings, which wrapped up after four days at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Deerfield Beach, FL, in mid-February, were well attended this year, and included the Monticello Harness Horsemen’s Association, which rejoined HHI after a brief hiatus.
Walden Woods finishes the job this week
Last week, Walden Woods finished second in the $12,000 Open I pace, losing a late lead literally in the final strides. This week, the 6-year-old son of Betting Line rolled to the top in the first turn and never looked back.
Penzance Hanover wins impressively at Bally’s Dover
Penzance Hanover raced to his third consecutive win in the Blue Hen/Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Thursday night (Feb. 29).
Horse racing in New York brings $3 billion to the NYS economy
New York is one of the largest racing hubs in the United States, and the recent results of the American Horse Council (AHC) Economic Impact Study, along with those of the associated New York State ‘breakout’ study, document the strength and importance of the racing sector in New York’s Equine profile. Together, the Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing sectors in New York bring an economic impact of $3 billion (inclusive of tourism impact) and employment impact of 19,785.
Ain’t She Special in Cal Expo spotlight
Ain’t She Special, going in razor sharp form at the moment, eyes her third straight snapshot in Friday night’s (March 1) featured $7,000 Filly and Mare Open Pace at Cal Expo.
Northville Downs sues Plymouth Township
According to Patch.com, recently closed Northville Downs has filed a lawsuit against Plymouth Township in Michigan.
Tae is a game winner at Bally’s Dover
Dover, DE – Tae survived the elements and a late closing Jody to win the Mares Conditioned Pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday (Feb. 28) night. Last week, Jody defeated Tae narrowly at the wire. Tonight the tables were turned as Tae held on to defeat Jody at the wire.
Bright ‘Rose’ returns fresh for Matchmaker preparation
Season after season, Lit De Rose continues to bloom. The now 9-year-old female pacer enjoyed a career-best season in 2023, posting 11 wins and earning $354,985. It was her fourth consecutive campaign with six figures in purses and bettered her previous money high of $211,805 set one year earlier. Lit De Rose made her 2024 debut last week at Yonkers as she prepares for next month’s start of the Blue Chip Matchmaker Series at The Hilltop.