Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
Category: Track News
Update to Woodbine Mohawk Park training schedule
Woodbine Mohawk Park management is informing all horsepeople of an update to the training schedule.
Condition sheets posted for Cannon Falls early meets
Minnesota Harness Racing Inc. is offering two early season meet dates at the Cannon Valley Fairgrounds and the condition sheets are now available on the USTA website.
Deadlines approaching for early season late closer events at Aces
The race office at Running Aces reminds trainers that nominations close in May for the first three late closer events of the 2023 season.
Pick-5 carryover highlights Tuesday program at MGM Northfield Park
With several favorites tasting defeat on Sunday (April 16), a healthy carryover of $7,491 awaits gamblers on Tuesday (April 18) in the Pick-5 at MGM Northfield Park.
FAS Rulings for Friday, April 14, 2023
View Fines and Suspensions for Friday, April 14, 2023 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the USTA and rulings…
Familiar faces, fresh player experience for Oak Grove’s 2023 meet
Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel kicks off its 2023 harness racing season Sunday (April 16), with familiar names returning for the 30-day meeting and a new-look wagering menu and handicapping resources in place for horseplayers.
Shenandoah to host $25k Opens April 22
Shenandoah Downs will present the Mountain Racing Series, comprised of a pair of $25,000 Open events, on Saturday, April 22.
Vernon Downs to celebrate 70th anniversary of racing on 2023 opening day
Vernon Downs Racetrack will be opening its gates for the 70th season of live harness racing on Saturday (April 15).
Failing favorites a hit with Big M faithful
The Thoroughbred game has always been somewhere chalk-haters go and try to cash big tickets. In fact, old-time horse players will tell you that for many years Saratoga Race Course was known as the “Graveyard of Favorites.” Well, it’s time to stand aside, Saratoga — and every other Thoroughbred track, for that matter — as the Meadowlands has the lowest percentage of winning favorites of any track currently racing in North America, regardless of breed.