The Meadowlands Monthly Handicapping Contest is one of the best competitions of its kind, with 10 monthly tests offering $1,000 in prize money. But the best part of the 10-part challenge might be the crescendo, which takes place this Saturday (Dec. 13).
Batavia Downs announces 2026 winter racing dates
After successful meetings with the Western New York Harness Horsemen’s Association, the Board of Directors of Western Regional Off Track Betting have announced that they will host live winter racing at Batavia Downs in January and February for the fourth straight year.
Bulldog Hanover breeding donated as New Vocations seeks support for Stallion Auction
Christmas came early for New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program when Seelster Farms donated a breeding to its premier stallion, Bulldog Hanover, whose 2026 book is full and closed. This coveted opportunity will be offered in the charity’s 28th annual Stallion Auction, to be held Feb. 3-5 via OnGait.com.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Dec. 12
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Friday (Dec. 12).
OHHA hosting TV and Tickets Giveaway at Northfield on Dec. 13
Some great prizes will be up for grabs when the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) hosts its TV and Tickets Giveaway at MGM Northfield Park on Saturday (Dec. 13).
Ben Bolon, 79, dies
Horseman Ben Bolon, 79, of Washington, Pa., died Tuesday (Dec. 9) after battling health issues.
Ragtime Red pockets to victory at Bally’s Dover
Dover, DE – Ragtime Red raced from the pocket and rocketed to victory in the $25,000 Fillies and Mares Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday (Dec. 10) night. Ragtime Red…
David Miller celebrates birthday with a four bagger
Dayton, OH – Hall of Fame driver David Miller knows how to celebrate a birthday – winning the first three races and added an additional one late on the Wednesday night (Dec….
Git Goin sweeps DSBF prelims; favorites upended
Dover, DE – Git Goin became the only 3-year-old pacing filly to sweep her Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund (DSBF) preliminaries at Bally’s Dover with a 1:54.4 win in the second of three…
Wednesday racing cancelled at Batavia Downs
Batavia, NY – The card of racing scheduled for Wednesday (Dec. 10) evening at Batavia Downs was canceled due to adverse weather conditions leading to unsafe racing conditions. Live racing will resume…