The long-running tradition of dachshund racing is returning to Tioga Downs Casino Resort this Labor Day, giving guests a chance to enjoy an afternoon of fun, furry competition during the 10 Standardbred races that are on tap. Post time for live harness racing is 12:30 p.m.
Category: Track News
Mohawk Monday Entry Box remains open
Woodbine Mohawk Park’s Race Office would like to inform trainers that the entry box for this Monday’s (Sept. 7) card will remain open until Friday morning (Sept. 4) at 10:30 a.m.
Ferrara, Skladany look for fourth contest score at Big M
With the four-week break from harness racing at The Meadowlands coming up soon, Leg 9 of the $1,000 Big M Monthly Handicapping Contest takes place this Saturday (Sept. 5) just two weeks since the previous leg, instead of the usual four.
Windsor (ME) Fair cancels Thursday races
Due to inclement weather, the races on Thursday (Sept. 3) at Windsor (ME) Fair have been canceled.
Bangor Raceway announces lucrative fall series
Bangor Raceway will kick off their upcoming September and October meets with the formation of a new, lucrative pacing series to honor the memory of longtime track executive and industry leader Fred Nichols.
Northfield Park Weekly Handicapping Challenge
The weekly Wednesday Northfield Park Handicapping Challenge kicked off on September 2nd and will run through November 18th, with the championship finals on Wednesday, November 25th.
Harness Racing in Goshen – Labor Day Weekend
The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame in Goshen, will be open during the races at Goshen Historic Track on Sunday (Sept. 6), and also on Labor Day, Monday (Sept. 7). Museum hours on Sunday will be 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Labor Day hours will be 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Museum admission will be free on both days.
Yonkers Raceway distributes nearly $500K in bonuses
When MGM Yonkers Raceway created a bonus program to lure new horses to the track, few could have anticipated such a large turnout.
September events at the Meadowlands Racetrack
The September $1,000 handicapping contest takes place on Saturday (Sept. 5).
Yonkers Thursday Pick-5 has $35,000 guaranteed pool, $6,676 carryover
Thursday night’s (Sept, 3) program at MGM Yonkers Raceway got a boost to the wagering menu when no one hit the Pick-5 on Tuesday (Sept. 1), triggering a $6,676.44 carryover and a $35,000 pool in the sequence.