New Jersey’s harness racing industry is experiencing a resurgence, driven by new racing programs, significant financial incentives, and a steadfast commitment to maintaining the Garden State’s position as a premier destination for Standardbred racing.
Ken Jacobs sweeps Kindergarten Pace finals
Owner Kenneth Jacobs took home a pair of winner’s circle pictures and winner’s checks when his gelding Bookie J and filly Prtynproud Hanover won in their $125,000 Grade 3 Kindergarten Series pacing finals on Saturday night (Nov. 1) at The Meadowlands.
Busy Miss Lissy S, Twin B Seven Sins capture Kindergarten Trot finals
East Rutherford, NJ – Busy Miss Lissy S and Twin B Seven Sins sailed to win their respective $125,000 finals for the Grade 3 Kindergarten Series Trot at The Meadowlands on Saturday…
Cumberland Winter Festival begins Sunday
Racing resumes at Cumberland Raceway on Sunday (Nov. 2) for the first of 18 Southern Maine racing dates, known as the Winter Festival, with some of the Pine Tree State’s top trotters and pacers headlining the 10-race card.
Pandy picks long shot winners at Big M
On Friday (Oct. 31), USTA handicapper Bob Pandolfo had 10 winners listed and four top winners at the Meadowlands, and hit the early Pick-4 for $434.75 on a $36.00 play.
It’s no shocker! Elektra A scores in Big M feature
Elektra A used plenty of grit and determination to get the job done in the Friday night (Oct. 31) feature at the Meadowlands, a high-end conditioned pace for fillies and mares that went for a purse of $17,500.
On To Norway, Captain Optimistic head Hoosier Grand Circuit stakes
A quartet of six-figure Grand Circuit stakes for 3-year-olds highlighted the 13-race Harrah’s Hoosier Park program on Friday (Oct. 31), where On To Norway extended his win streak to 19 in the Carl Erskine and Captain Optimistic earned millionaire status in the Monument Circle. Meanwhile, Rodeo Drive Deo and Miracle Maven captured the Friday night filly features with emphatic performances.
El Toro Loco dominates Batavia trotters
After making a break at the gate last week as the prohibitive off-time favorite, El Toro Loco showed a complete reversal of fortunes on Friday (Oct. 31) as he dominated his peers in the $10,000 Clas AA trotting feature at Batavia Downs — and once again as the public’s choice.
Long and Bailey each win five at Vernon
Drivers Chris Long and Leon Bailey put on a show as they each scored five winners on the night at Vernon Downs on Friday (Oct. 31).
Owner/trainer Sweep Dayton Raceway Co-Features
The owner/trainer combo of Caldwell Mamie Racing and Steve Carter swept the $18,000 condition claiming co-features on the Halloween card (Oct. 31) at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway.