Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
U.S. racing investigators inaugurate exchange with Ireland and England
In a story posted today on thoroughbreddailynews.com it was reported that board members of the Organization of Racing Investigators (ORI) will participate in a new exchange program, which features an intensive tour of hallowed racing sites in Ireland and England.
Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association scholarship deadline approaching
The deadline to apply for the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association scholarship is fast approaching. Completed applications must be postmarked by June 15.
Application available for Allen J. Finkelson Scholarship
Steve Wolf, president of the Florida Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association, has announced that the chapter is now accepting applications for its 2024 Allen J. Finkelson Scholarship.
Date change for Western Kentucky State Fair at Oak Grove
A date change has been confirmed for the Western Kentucky State Fair at Oak Grove.
Peace Talks ready to invade Buffalo in NYSS
The parade of New York Sire Stakes champions from the 2023 season continues on Wednesday afternoon (June 12) at Buffalo Raceway as Peace Talks, the reigning 2-year-old filly pacing princess, takes on six rivals in the $117,700 event which is scheduled for the seventh race.
Warrawee Whisper upsets Open Trot field at Running Aces
The Sunday night (June 9) harness racing program at Running Aces included lots of notable races and was highlighted by an upset performance in the $15,500 Open Handicap Trot.
Nuttin But Finesse caps Ahle grand slam
William and Sarah MacMillan’s Nuttin But Finesse was downright determined in winning Sunday’s (June 9) $12,000 Open 1 Handicap Pace at Ocean Downs, turning aside a pair of stout stretch challengers and capping a driving grand slam for Johnathan Ahle.
OHHA to livestream day two from Paulding County Fair
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will continue its 2024 Ohio County Fair racing coverage with livestreaming of the second day of racing coverage from the Paulding County Fairgrounds in Paulding, Ohio, on Tuesday (June 11).
Top French trotter General du Pommeau, 30, dies
The top French trotter General du Pommeau has died at the age of 30.