The Meadowlands will adopt the “purse by field size” format for all open class races beginning next weekend. Director of Racing Scott Warren has set the number at $4,500 per starter for the top class and $3,500 for one class below. It will apply to all open class races including pacing mare and trotters.
‘Lou’s’ Stallion legacy continues
Nowadays it’s a near certainty when it comes to the naming of the Illinois Trotting Sire of the Year. For the fifth year in a row and the sixth in the last seven, the Flacco Family Farm’s pride and joy stallion Lou’s Legacy came away with the honor.
Empire Breeders Classic stallion nomination due March 15
The Empire Breeders Classic (EBC) conditions require that stallions registered in the state of New York that bred mares in 2021 must make the stallion nomination payment for their foals of 2022 to race as 3-year-olds in the 2025 EBC by March 15, 2023.
Promotions abound at Buffalo Raceway in 2023
When the starting gate swings open for the first time for 2023 live harness racing season at Buffalo Raceway on Saturday, March 4, there will be plenty of optimism in the air.
Incaseyoudidntknow takes Dover Mares Open Pace
Dover, DE – Incaseyoudidntknow wired the field and won the Mares Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday (Feb.22) night.
Rose Run Valor is a repeat winner at Miami Valley
Lebanon, OH – Rose Run Valor had an exceptional 2022 season, with seven wins and $99,105 in earnings, but trainer-driver Kayne Kauffman is hoping that may have just been a warm-up act for an even better year in 2023.
LillVin Farm welcomes first Captain Victorious baby
Columbus, OH – LilliVin Farm welcomes their first foal for 2023. A colt by first year sire Captain Victorious p, 3,1:48.3f and out of Halle Shark. Captain Victorious is a son of the great Captaintreacherous. Captain Victorious stands at LilliVin
‘Vixen’ set to debut for new connections
Ester Balenzano enjoyed great success with her homebred male trotter Melady’s Monet, and now hopes to rekindle some of that magic with a recent acquisition, 4-year-old female trotter Perfect Vixen.
A smashing seasonal debut for Maryland trotting star
When great athletes or entertainers hit the field, track, stage, or the movie screen, there is a great anticipation for what you are about to see.
Western Fair cancels Wednesday live racing/simulcast
Due to the impeding ice storm which will hit Southwestern Ontario beginning this afternoon, Wednesday night’s race program at The Raceway has been cancelled. Simulcasting will also be closed today due to the expected unsafe travel conditions.