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Pandy’s Meadowlands picks for Saturday, Feb. 21

Posted on February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 by Bob Pandolfo

Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Saturday (Feb. 21).

Peace Talks repeats in Rosecroft distaff

Posted on February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 from Rosecroft Raceway

Peace Talks vaulted three-wide up the backstretch around failing cover and drew clear to a 3-1/4-length, 1:53.4 win — her second in as many starts this season — in Thursday’s (Feb. 19) co-featured $10,000 top-level distaff pace at Rosecroft Raceway.

Hey Hey Mama wins Miami Valley feature

Posted on February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 from Miami Valley Raceway

Hey Hey Mama took advantage of a short Open field and won the $36,000 featured Thursday night (Feb. 19) event for pacing mares at Miami Valley Raceway.

Muskateer Hanover wires Dover field

Posted on February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 by Alex Kraszewski, for Bally 's Dover

Muskateer Hanover fired his best shot and captured the $25,000 Open Pace at Bally’s Dover on Thursday night (Feb. 19).

Mid-Atlantic Drivers Club supports Donoway

Posted on February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 from the Mid-Atlantic Amateur Drivers Club

The Mid-Atlantic Amateur Drivers Club (MAADC) donated their collective driver percentages from the Feb. 5 and Feb. 12 harness racing programs at Rosecroft Raceway to assist fellow horseman and Maryland-based driver Declan Donoway with medical expenses incurred as he undergoes treatment for cancer.

2025 SIP season in the books

Posted on February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 by Jessica Schroeder Membership Enrichment and Outreach Coordinator

The fourth season of the Standardbred Incentive Program (SIP), organized by the United States Trotting Association has once again showed growth, both in participation numbers and for the number of awards presented.

Churchill Downs in dispute with HISA over assessment fees

Posted on February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 from the USTA Communications Department

The U.S. Trotting Association has long opposed the Horseracing Integrity & Safety Act (HISA), citing several concerns, including the substantial financial burdens it imposes on the industry.

Warren hopes to continue building on opportunities

Posted on February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 by Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager

Ridge Warren has been busier than usual this winter. In addition to become the father of twin girls a month ago, Warren has been more active in the sulky this year – launching his campaign on Jan. 2 at the Meadowlands and making 101 starts through Wednesday (Feb. 18).