Grand Circuit weekly update
This week was an abbreviated one with only three Matron stakes on Thursday, (Nov. 6) at Bally’s Dover Downs.
Saratoga $20,193 High-5 carryover mandatory payout Sunday
Saratoga Casino Hotel announced Friday (Nov. 7) that Sunday’s (Nov. 9) program will feature a mandatory payout in the Jackpot High-5 (race 11); the carryover currently stands at $20,193.
Northfield $19,624 Pick-6 carryover on Sunday
When racing resumes on Sunday (Nov. 9) at MGM Northfield Park, players will have a massive Pick-6 carryover of $19,624 to swing at.
IL Senate passes legislation for new Standardbred track
The Illinois Senate on Oct. 30 passed legislation that would authorize a new Standardbred racetrack and casino in the Decatur area and remove the 35-mile veto ability of Hawthorne Race Course for a racetrack casino license available to various communities in Cook County.
Southwind farms stud books open
Southwind Farms has announced that their 2026 Stud Books are open. Applications can be found on www.Southwindfarms.com.
SOA of NY and MGM Yonkers Reaffirm Commitment and Cooperation with Respect to Racing at Historic Yonkers Raceway
The Standardbred Owners Association of New York (”SOANY”) and MGM Yonkers, Inc. (“MGM Yonkers”), owner and operator of Empire City Casino and Yonkers Raceway, today reaffirmed their shared commitment to the future of harness racing at one of the nation’s most historic tracks, Yonkers Raceway.
Naughty Beauty, Fragment, Heart For Two victorious in 2-year-old Matron Stakes at Bally’s Dover Downs
Naughty Beauty, Fragment and Heart For Two were winners in graded Matron Stakes at Bally’s Dover Downs Thursday (Nov. 7). Todd McCarthy drove two of the three winners for trainer Andrew Harris and his co-owners William Pollock and Bruce Areman.
Hollywood Casino at The Meadows names Michael Carter director of racing
Michael Carter will take the reins as director of racing at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows pending customary regulatory approvals.
Liza Josselyn put the boys to shame
The prestigious French race for 4- and 5-year-olds, the Prix Marcel Laurent at Vincennes, was won easily Thursday afternoon (Nov. 6) by Liza Josselyn with Jean Michel Bazire in the sulky.
Foster wins four at Rosecroft
Russell Foster extended his lead atop the Rosecroft Raceway driving standings with four wins on Thursday’s (Nov. 6) 13-race program.