Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania would like to remind horsemen in charge of top 3-year-olds and/or Invitational horses of its $2 million-plus Sun Stakes Saturday, to be held on Saturday (Aug. 17), and which will be drawn Monday (Aug. 12).
Category: Track News
FAS Rulings for Friday, August, 9, 2024
View Fines and Suspensions for the week of August 9, 2024 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the USTA…
Harrah’s Philadelphia cancels Friday races
Harrah’s Philadelphia has canceled live racing for Friday (Aug. 9) due to anticipated adverse weather conditions.
Meadowlands 2024 Horseplay Car Giveaway benefits fans and charities
Dennis Ritchie of Carlstadt, NJ, walked away with a 2024 Toyota Corolla as the grand prizewinner of Meadowlands Racetrack’s Horseplay promotion.
Running Aces adds $10,000 instant guarantee for Thursday early Hi-5 wager
Running Aces management, in conjunction with the USTA’s Strategic Wagering Program, has added a $10,000 instant guarantee for the Thursday night (Aug. 8) early Hi-5 wager in race four, which has a carryover of $2,886.80.
Yonkers Tuesday card canceled
Due to heavy rainfall that has prompted multiple flash flood warnings in the area, officials at MGM Yonkers Raceway canceled Tuesday night’s (Aug. 6) program.
Harrah’s Philadelphia seeks starting gate driver
Harrah’s Philadelphia seeks a starting gate driver for the remainder of the 2024 season and beyond.
$5,823 Pick-5 carryover Wednesday at MGM Northfield Park
Monday night (Aug. 5) at MGM Northfield Park marked a tricky Pick-5 sequence with a 21-1 winner in the last leg resulting in a $5,823 carryover. The pool will roll over to the mid-week delight Wednesday (Aug. 7).
Ocean claiming series canceled
Officials at Ocean Downs have announced the cancellation of the David Hill III Memorial Series, for claiming pacers, which had been scheduled to begin Aug. 15.
Prewitt, Otten to join MGM Northfield Park for $300,000 Carl Milstein Memorial
Gabe Prewitt and Jessica Otten, who both provide commentary for Fox Sports broadcasts of harness racing on America’s Day at the Races, will join Michael Carter on the broadcast at MGM Northfield Park on Saturday (Aug. 10).