Representatives of Hawthorne Race Course, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late February, on March 18 told the Illinois Racing Board its priority is to ensure all horsemen are paid as the process moves forward to find a buyer who will maintain racing and build a casino at the racetrack.
Funding legislation continues progress in Maryland
Legislation that would loosen access to capital improvement funds and in turn strengthen live Standardbred racing guarantees continues to progress through the Maryland General Assembly.
Big M handicapping contest resumes Saturday
Leg 3 of The Meadowlands’ popular $1,000 Monthly Handicapping Contest takes place Saturday (March 21) with a pair of seats for the competition’s $10,000 year-end, invitation-only final up for grabs.
Wesley Hershberger, 72, dies
Wes “Fuzzy” Hershberger, 72, passed away on Monday (March 16) at the Truman House in New Philadelphia, Ohio
Pandy’s Meadowlands picks for Friday, March 20
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Friday (March 20).
Flibbertigibbet, 23, dies
Winbak Farm is saddened to report the loss of broodmare Flibbertigibbet, p, 3, 1:54.4f; 1:49 ($188,383).
Jett Propelled rockets to victory at Bally’s Dover
Dover, DE – Jett Propelled avenged last week’s narrow defeat by winning gate to wire in the Mares Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday (March 18) night. Jett Propelled (post…
Oh Look Magic won his fifth in a row on Wednesday night, taking the $36,000 Open Handicap trot at Miami Valley.
Monroe, OH – Starting from his assigned post six, 1/5 betting favorite Oh Look Magic drifted away from the starting gate, settling in fourth along the rail as Asian Zing left alertly…
Major Megan pulls rank at Buffalo Raceway
Hamburg, NY – Major Megan ($4.16) pulled rank in Buffalo Raceway’s $12,000 pace for the fillies and mares on Wednesday afternoon (March 18) as she easily dismissed the troops by 2-1/4 lengths…
Bartlett braves chill, wins four qualifiers at Pocono
Wilkes-Barre, PA – In 2025 you are named Driver of the Year after recording over 800 victories and $16.7 million in earnings. You drive Tuesday night at Yonkers, win twice and hit…