Category: Track News

With the books now finalized after the last live card of racing took place on Saturday (Dec. 9), Batavia Downs saw a major growth in handle that started last January during their first winter meet in 20 years, and ended the year showing a 75% increase in wagering over the track’s previous record high.

Due to deteriorating track conditions, MGM Northfield Park was forced to cancel live racing on Monday (Dec. 18) after the eighth race. Live racing is set to resume on Tuesday (Dec. 19) at 6:00m p.m.

Horsemen please be advised that MGM Northfield Park will operate with modified draw schedules the next couple of weeks to coordinate with the holidays.

Northville Downs, which opened in 1944, will be celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2024. The Metro Detroit raceway will host a 10-day harness racing meet from Jan. 5 to Feb. 3, with racing to be conducted every Friday and Saturday beginning at 7 p.m.

Draws for nine conditioned series are scheduled for as early as Tuesday morning (Dec. 19) at MGM Northfield Park.

Woodbine Mohawk Park announced this year’s holiday racing schedule on Thursday.

The 20-cent Pick-8 wager at The Meadowlands has started to build its identity as a pari-mutuel puzzle that was made for the carryover crowd.