A pair of high-level conditioned events and a starter allowance headline Saturday’s (Feb. 18) 2023 season opener at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Sun Pennsylvania, which is slated to begin at 1 p.m.
Charles Bennett, 97, dies
Charles C. Bennett, 97, died in Fremont, Mich., on Jan. 21, 2023, with family by his side.
Meadows Monday Memo
Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
Ross to represent U.S. in World Driving Championship
The thought of representing the U.S. in August’s World Driving Championship already has kept Jordan Ross awake at night. But in the best possible way. Ross, a 25-year-old Tennessee native who enjoyed a breakout season on the Indiana circuit in 2022, has been selected by the U.S. Trotting Association to wear the Stars and Stripes in this year’s WDC.
Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund accepting 2023 grant applications
The Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund is now accepting grant applications from certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
Dr. Ian Moore sidelined in training accident
When the 2022 O’Brien Awards were handed out last weekend, one of the night’s big winners was Dr. Ian Moore. The trainer picked up his second O’Brien Award of Horsemanship while also collecting an O’Brien as the conditioner of Stockade Seelster. Moore, however, was not there to receive the honors.
2023 Iowa racing schedule announced
The Iowa Harness Horse Association has announced the 2023 racing schedule.
Darke County Horsemen’s banquet set for March 4
The Darke County Horsemen are pleased to announce their upcoming banquet. This year’s banquet will be on March 4 at Romer’s in Greenville, located next to the traffic circle.
Ampia Mede Sm gets her revenge in Prix de France
The Prix de France on Sunday (Feb. 12) at Vincennes was won by the Italian mare Ampia Mede Sm with Franck Nivard in the bike and trained by Fabrice Souloy.
Kat romps in $18,000 Filly and Mare Open Pace, carryover highlights Monday program
Wasting no time muscling her way to the top, Kat took no prisoners, winning the $18,000 Filly and Mare Open on Saturday in gate-to-wire fashion.