No winning tickets were held in Monday night’s (March 2) Pick-5 wager at MGM Yonkers Raceway, triggering a $10,330.91 carryover and a $25,000 guaranteed pool in the sequence on Tuesday night (March 3).
Claiming Series underway at Miami Valley Gaming
Four divisions of an eliminator $6,500 claiming series kicked off tonight, with the top five finishers of each division advancing on to next week.
Pocono the stage for 1:53.2 win by Turn The Page N
After racing at Monticello, Yonkers, and Saratoga already in 2026, Turn The Page N was on the road again on Monday (March 2) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, taking the big end of the purse in the $27,500 fast-class handicap pace for mares.
Buffalo Raceway set for opening day
A 12-race card is set on Wednesday afternoon (March 4) at Buffalo Raceway, beginning at 2:30 p.m., as the track is ready to kickoff its 2026 live harness racing season.
Virginia Harness Horse Association announces scholarship opportunity
Due to a generous bequest by longtime Virginia harness horsewoman Jan Nofsinger, the Virginia Harness Horse Association (VHHA) has established a $1,000 scholarship for family members of the Virginia racing community.
Shenandoah Downs spring racing applications due March 11
The 2026 racing schedule at Shenandoah Downs will again feature a pair of seven-week meets. The spring session will run from April 11-May 24 and the fall meet will run from Sept. 19-Nov. 1.
Meadows Monday Memo
Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
Little Rocket Man goes back-to-back at Miami Valley
Little Rocket Man won his third of the year and his second in a row, scoring a victory in this week’s (March 1) $36,000 Open Handicap pace.
Oak Grove opening information
Just a reminder that Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel will open the barn area for the upcoming meet on Monday, March 9. Anyone needing camping spots are encouraged to contact Oak Grove to make reservations.
Mottier wins pair of Group 1 races in Vincennes finale
For trainer Matthieu Mottier, the final day of Winter Meeting at Vincennes was a very good one, as he won two of the three Group 1 races on the program (March 1).