Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
Category: Track News
Pick 5 carryover kicks off International Trot week at Yonkers
Monday night’s (September 2) program at MGM Yonkers Raceway will have a $3,085.64 carryover in the Pick 5 after nobody had five-of-five in the wager on Saturday night (August 31). The guaranteed pool for the sequence will be $10,000.
Changes made to Tuesday card at Red Mile
Due to concern about the number races and trying to get everyone out a little earlier, the upcoming Tuesday (Sept. 3) card at the Red Mile has been reduced down from 20 betting races to 17. In order to do accommodate this, 3 races were moved from the normal betting card to early non betting races.
FAS Rulings for Friday, August 30, 2024
View Fines and Suspensions for the week of August 30, 2024 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the USTA…
Running Aces cancels Thursday races due to weather
Due to safety concerns after severe thunderstorms and heavy rains pelted the track late in the afternoon, racing officials have canceled Thursday night’s (Aug. 29) racing program at Running Aces.
Meadowlands’ “Mini Meet” kicks off Friday
If it’s true good things come in small packages, the upcoming two weeks at The Meadowlands are not to be missed. That’s because the mile oval will be conducting a brief “Mini Meet” where live action will be contested over a two-week period where four programs will be in the spotlight before harness racing takes a five-week break.
Scioto Downs race schedule changes starting in September
The 90-day Eldorado Scioto Downs race meet is winding down, with some important notations for these last two weeks.
MGM Northfield Park cancels Wednesday program
Due to a power failure caused by electrical issues, live racing has been cancelled for Wednesday (Aug. 28) at MGM Northfield Park.
Ocean Downs shifts Wednesday post time
Officials at Ocean Downs have pushed Wednesday’s (Aug. 28) harness racing program back 40 minutes in anticipation of excessive heat on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Driver approvals due at The Meadowlands
Drivers intending to compete at The Meadowlands for the upcoming meets, including this weekend, must apply and be approved before they will be permitted to drive.