The GSY Series took to the Meadowlands in Friday’s (Jan. 13) first race, and the result was anything but unlucky for In Nevada N and Bruno Chiodo.
2022 OHHA Dick Brandt Sr. Extra Effort Award Presented to Mercer County Harness Horsemen’s Association
The Mercer County Harness Horsemen’s Association will be presented the 2022 Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association Dick Brandt Sr. Extra Effort Award at the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association Annual Awards Banquet on Saturday (Jan. 14), at the Hilton Columbus-Polaris in Columbus, Ohio.
Going out a winner
Peter Pumpkineater won over owner/trainer Bruce Lauer with his class and determination. He competed for Lauer throughout 2022 and ended the year — and his career — with a win on Dec. 31 at Freehold Raceway. It was the 74th victory of Peter Pumpkineater’s career. In addition to Peter Pumpkineater, four other 14-year-olds over the last two weeks of the year won their final career start.
Conway Hall euthanized at age 28
Conway Hall, one of the most influential trotting sires of the modern era, was euthanized Wednesday (Jan. 11) according to Alan J. Leavitt, manager of the Conway Hall Syndicate. Leavitt said the 28-year-old stallion had begun to suffer discomfort when an old stifle problem resurfaced.
New York Sire Stakes eligibility payments due Feb. 15
The New York Sire Stakes 2023 eligibility payment forms for 2- and 3-year-olds must be completed and mailed by Feb. 15.
Denise Mondi, 75, dies
Denise Rose Mondi, 75, died Jan. 11, 2023, in St. Luke’s Healthcare Center with her loving family at her side.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Jan. 14
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (Jan. 14).
Alrajah One IT to race and breed in 2023
North America’s third leading money-winning trainer of 2022, Svanstedt Stables USA, announced that they will race and breed the multiple stakes winner Alrajah One IT 1:50.3f-’22 ($1,512,122) during the upcoming 2023 breeding season.
Woodbine releases schedule for 2023 Standardbred stakes season
Woodbine Entertainment has released the schedule for its 2023 Standardbred stakes events at Woodbine Mohawk Park. The stakes program at Woodbine Mohawk Park remains the most lucrative in Standardbred racing. More than C$15 million in stakes races will be contested in 2023 at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Broadway Hall euthanized at age 23 in Finland
Due to an eye disease, Broadway Hall has been euthanized in Finland at age 23.