Category: Track News

By industry standards, 2022 was a solid year at The Meadowlands as far as business goes. Average nightly handle was $2.75 million and betting surpassed the “magic” $3 million mark 23 times during a year that saw 85 race cards contested at the mile oval.

Woodbine Mohawk Park management would like to inform all horsepeople that this week’s qualifiers have been moved from Friday (March 17) to Saturday (March 18) due to expected rain and mild temperatures.

As Northville Downs readies for its first round of qualifiers this Thursday (March 16), additional meet details have come to light.

Due to the impending winter storm, the draw normally conducted on Tuesday (March 1)4 for Sunday (March 19) and Monday (March 20) will take place on Wednesday (March 15). The box closes at 9 a.m.

Live harness racing at Saratoga is canceled for Tuesday (March 14), due to the impending winter storm.

Due to Winter Storm Sage, Monticello Raceway has canceled live racing and simulcasting for Tuesday (March 14).

Truro Raceway recently welcomed new general manager Steve Fitzsimmons, who is introducing a new concept to Atlantic Canadian harness racing: a slots race for 2-year-old Maritime-sired pacers.

Buffalo Raceway management canceled Saturday night’s (March 11) 13-race program due to track conditions.

Miami Valley Raceway management is deeply saddened to report the passing of Pacey “The Wizard” Mindlin on March 7, 2023, following a short illness.

Woodbine Mohawk Park management today announced its plan to advance its current racetrack lighting system to a new, state-of-the-art LED lighting system that will provide horse people and fans with an exceptional new look and elevated racing experience.