Ocean Downs Racing, the Cloverleaf Standardbred Owners Association, the Maryland Standardbred Breeders and the Maryland Standardbred Race Fund hosted an exhibit at the Junior Achievement Inspire event held at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, in Salisbury, Md., from March 14-16.
Officer Jim eyes another Open victory at Cal Expo
Officer Jim, who has captured five of his last six starts in sparkling fashion, heads the cast for Friday night’s (March 17) Open Pace at Cal Expo.
Big M streak of $3 million handles stands at 19
By industry standards, 2022 was a solid year at The Meadowlands as far as business goes. Average nightly handle was $2.75 million and betting surpassed the “magic” $3 million mark 23 times during a year that saw 85 race cards contested at the mile oval.
5 in Front: Sylvain Descheneaux
Twice monthly until April, a familiar Woodbine Mohawk Park horse person will step into the spotlight to answer a handful of fun, offbeat questions, while giving readers a unique perspective into their personality on and off the racetrack.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for March 17
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (March 17).
From grandstand to backstretch
While most follow in the footsteps of family members to become a horseman, there are some that take a more unfamiliar route to get a driver or trainer’s license — going from the grandstand to the backstretch. That’s the case with Illinois horseman Jim Molitor.
Rosecroft opportunities help drive Ahle
Prior to this past December, Johnathan Ahle had never driven at Rosecroft Raceway. This year, the Maryland oval has become something of a home away from home. Ahle, who lives in New Jersey, is third in wins among drivers at Rosecroft, where his total of 23 is two behind second-place Russell Foster. His performance at Rosecroft has helped the 26-year-old Ahle get his second full season in the sulky off to a strong start. Overall, he has posted 37 victories this year and is rapidly approaching his total of 45 wins for all of 2022.
Woodbine Mohawk Park moves qualifiers to Saturday
Woodbine Mohawk Park management would like to inform all horsepeople that this week’s qualifiers have been moved from Friday (March 17) to Saturday (March 18) due to expected rain and mild temperatures.
2023 Grand Circuit season opens Friday
Blue Chip Matchmaker and MGM Borgata Pacing series opening legs, MGM Yonkers Raceway, Yonkers, N.Y. This is the opening event of the 2023 Grand Circuit season.
Feeling Sweet posts mild upset in Dover distaff
Feeling Sweet brushed to the top and coasted to a 5-1 upset in Wednesday’s (March 15) $25,000 Mares Open Pace at Bally’s Dover.