Buffalo Raceway has canceled racing Friday (May 9), due to a broken water pipe.
Category: Track News
FAS Rulings for Friday, May 9, 2025
View Fines and Suspensions for the week of May 9, 2025 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the USTA…
John Rallis on air for Scioto opening weekend
When Eldorado Scioto Downs goes on air Thursday (May 8) to start the 2025 racing season, a new face will appear. John Rallis will join on-air commentator Jenna Otten for opening day and Friday, then work with track announcer Barry Vicroy on Saturday (May 10).
Countdown to Hambletonian 100 at Big M is on
There are just 86 days to go. Harness racing’s most-storied event is celebrating a remarkable milestone this year at the industry’s top venue as the 100th edition of the Hambletonian will take place in just under three months at The Meadowlands, on Saturday (Aug. 2).
Meadows Monday Memo
Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
Monticello Raceway raises purses for the third time
For the third time since March, Monticello Raceway Race Secretary Eric Warner has raised the purses at the Mighty M.
$25,000 Pick-4 heads Oak Grove Monday
On the strength of a $7,746.19 carryover, Monday’s (May 5) Pick-4 at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel will boast a $25,000 guaranteed total pool.
$3,767 Pick-5 carryover on tap Monday at Yonkers
Saturday racing returned to Yonkers on May 3, and no winning tickets were held in the Pick-5, triggering a $3,767.98 carryover in the sequence on Monday (May 5). That carryover amount will also boost the normal guaranteed Pick-5 pool on Monday from $10,000 to $15,000.
Meadowlands draw schedule changed
The Meadowlands will implement a different draw schedule starting this coming week and will continue with this schedule for the foreseeable future.
Oak Grove reminder about May 11 entry date
Just a reminder Oak Grove will be racing on Mother’s Day (May 11). The entry box will close at 9:00 a.m. Central Time on Tuesday (May 6).