View Fines and Suspensions for the week of February 24, 2023 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the USTA and…
Penzance Hanover wins his third in a row
Penzance Hanover won his third consecutive race in the Blue Hen/Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Thursday.
Open action on tap at Batavia Thursday
Hard work from Kim Crawford and his track crew put aside the effects of an overnight ice storm that negatively impacted a large swath of Western New York and ensured that the Thursday afternoon (Feb. 23) card at Batavia Downs could be held as scheduled. And despite sloppy conditions with intermittent freezing rain throughout the day, the card went off without a hitch.
British invasion: Inglis to make U.S. debut Friday
Ryan Inglis is a rising star in the United Kingdom. This week, he is over the moon. Inglis, a native of Scotland who turned 23 on Feb. 5, will make his American driving debut in a GSY Series amateur race Friday (Feb. 24) at the Meadowlands.
MHHA offering scholarship opportunities
The Michigan Harness Horsemen’s Association (MHHA) is offering scholarship opportunities totaling $10,000 to MHHA members, dependents or immediate family members (stepchildren, nieces and nephews) of living or deceased MHHA members for two years in good standing.
JP Jetty, Worthy Opponent head Sire Stakes
JP Jetty, a game winner of the first stakes for the 4-year-old pacing males at this meet; and Worthy Opponent, the beaten 1-5 favorite in that contest, get another chance to settle the score in Friday night’s (Feb. 24) $20,000 Sire Stakes.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Feb. 24
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night.
Big M website provides wealth of information
If The Meadowlands website – playmeadowlands.com – doesn’t provide absolutely everything a handicapper needs to pick winners at the mile oval, then it comes mighty close.
Scioto Downs seeks associate judge & track veterinarian
Eldorado Scioto Downs is seeking an associate judge and track veterinarian for the upcoming 2023 race meet.
Meadowlands to use ‘per starter purse’ for Opens; to try new in-race graphics
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.