Wagering at The Meadowlands remained robust last weekend (Jan. 13-14), as both programs saw action exceed the $3 million mark for a second straight week to begin 2023.
Newcomers set for Big M debuts
Two horses making debuts in Friday’s second race at The Meadowlands are the top-two choices on the morning line. In the case of Ron Burke-trained On The Money GB, it’s a North American bow after competing for three years in the United Kingdom. In the case of Mark Harder-trained Super Girl, it is a first lifetime start after missing her 2-year-old season in 2022 because of a hoof issue.
Bulldog Hanover voted Cam Fella Award winner
Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce that Bulldog Hanover has been voted the 2022 recipient of the Cam Fella Award. Named in honor of world-class Standardbred horse Cam Fella, the award recognizes extreme recent meritorious service to the Canadian harness racing industry.
Zweig Memorial in July at Vernon Downs
The “Open To The World” $500,000 Dr. Harry M. Zweig Memorial trot for 3-year-olds trotters will be raced on Saturday, July 8 at Vernon Downs.
MGM Northfield Park Pick-4 carryover Sunday
MGM Northfield Park has announced a $20,000 guaranteed $1 Pick-4 total pool for Sunday’s race card.
Live racing canceled at Woodbine for Thursday
Milton, ON – Live racing has been cancelled at Woodbine Mohawk Park for this evening following the second race due to fog.
Feeling Sweet upsets Dover distaffers
Feeling Sweet outlasted a late charge from even-money favorite Shanghai Seelster to win Wednesday’s (Jan. 18) featured $18,000 Mares Winners Over/Select Pace at Bally’s Dover.
Rose Run Valor upsets in Miami Valley’s top trot
Wednesday’s (Jan. 18) $30,000 Open Handicap Trot at Miami Valley produced a major upset as Rose Run Valor (Kayne Kauffman) took full advantage of his inside post position to win at 31-1.
Woodbine Mohawk Park to offer Claiming Pop-Up Series
Woodbine Mohawk Park’s Race Office has released details for an upcoming Claiming Pop-Up Series to begin on Jan. 30 at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
McDuffee reflects on Bella Bellini’s past and future
Wherever David McDuffee goes, people want to talk about Bella Bellini. Even with the number of successful horses McDuffee has had in the past, he considers the two-time Dan Patch Award-winning trotter the most popular he’s ever owned. The fact McDuffee bred her makes it all the more satisfying.