Monticello cancels Monday racing and simulcasting
Due to Winter Storm Fern, Monticello Raceway has canceled live racing and simulcasting for Monday, Jan. 26
Prix d’Amérique Sale disappoints
French harness racing is under heavy pressure from declining betting turnover, and this year’s Prix d’Amérique sales reflected the trend. PMU reports an 8% drop in the first weeks of the year, and on Friday (Jan. 23), Le Trot president Jean‑Pierre Barjon warned breeders about the serious consequences.
Pandy picks eight winners at Big M
USTA handicapper Bob Pandolfo had eight winners on top and 13 winners listed on Friday (Jan. 23) at the Meadowlands.
Take All Comers flaunts class in Big M feature
After cashing some big checks in the MGM Grand Prix Trotting Series at Yonkers Raceway last month, Take All Comers was clearly the one to beat in the Friday night (Jan. 23) feature at the Meadowlands, and the Jim Campbell trainee delivered as the 1-5 public choice in the $25,000 trot for winners over $12,500 in their last five starts.
Mr. Popularity: Take All Comers a favorite of all who know him
Take All Comers might not always be a favorite on the tote board, but around trainer Jim Campbell’s stable and on the racetrack with his drivers, he certainly enjoys that status.
Watch and Wager brings harness racing to Fresno Fairgrounds
The Big Fresno Fair is excited to announce that harness racing will return to Fresno after a century-long absence through a new agreement with Watch and Wager, LLC, a California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) approved racing operator and the newest interim event at the Fresno Fairgrounds.
Miami Valley cancels Sunday card
Due to the impending winter storm, Sunday’s (Jan. 25) live racing at Miami Valley Raceway will be canceled.
Yonkers amends draw schedule due to impending storm
Due to the forecasted bad weather expected to hit the area, MGM Yonkers Raceway will not conduct the draw for Friday (Jan. 30) on Monday (Jan. 26). Instead, there will be a double draw for Friday and Monday (Feb. 2) on Tuesday (Jan. 27) with the box closing at the usual time of 3 p.m.
Post time change at Batavia Downs
The management of Batavia Downs announced Friday (Jan. 23) that post time for the remaining four days of live racing at the current winter meet will be pushed back from 3 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Big M to get early start Saturday, cancels Sunday
Due to the impending snowstorm expected to hit the New York metropolitan and surrounding areas, there will be some changes to the schedule at The Meadowlands for Saturday (Jan. 24) and Sunday (Jan. 25).