Rob Pennington, an award-winning caretaker and activist for standardbred causes, has been named assistant racing secretary and program director for Freehold Raceway, effective August 2014.
Category: Track News
Yonkers’ Thursday Pick-5 features $25,000 guaranteed pool
Yonkers Raceway’s Thursday night Pick-5 wager will have a guaranteed pool of $25,000.
County Fair Racing returns to Batavia Downs
On Thursday, July 13, Batavia Downs will become the newest stop on the New York Sire Stake (NYSS) fair circuit when the Genesee County leg of that series convenes for the first time.
Colonial Downs season to open Sept. 17
Colonial Downs will race in 2014, starting Sept. 17.
Guest outriders at Goshen Historic Track
Goshen Historic Track in New York will welcome a pair of celebrity guest outriders for the Friday (July 4) racing card.
Meadowlands qualifiers and 2-year-old races on Saturday only
The Meadowlands will offer qualifiers and 2-year-old races on Saturday only this week.
‘Jackpot Tuesday’ at the Meadows
A series of longshot winners confounded bettors Monday at The Meadows Racetrack & Casino, but that means those playing the Tuesday (July 1) card will enjoy an unusual opportunity to pursue three lucrative pools.
Ralph Horton named Batavia Downs track superintendent
Batavia Downs has named Ralph Horton as their new track superintendent today, replacing Fran Mruczek, who retired from that position at the end of the 2013 meeting.
Monday Pick-5 at Yonkers features $25,000 guarantee
Since no one took down Yonkers Raceway’s Saturday night Pick-5, the entire pool (minus takeout) of $9,381 and change gets rolled over.
Dining options announced for Meadowlands Pace Night
The Meadowlands Pace is just two weeks away and The Meadowlands will provide the following dining options for its guests on Saturday (July 12).