Seelster Farms and the Bulldog Hanover partners are pleased to announce that the 2026 stallion book is now closed for the world’s fastest Standardbred, Bulldog Hanover.
Spring Blake repeats at Rosecroft; Roberts wins four
An early give-and-go proved the winning move for Spring Blake, who powered to a 1:52.3 score over Rebellious in Monday’s (Dec. 8) $12,000 Open Handicap Pace at Rosecroft Raceway.
Triple for Bartlett, Engblom in final round of MGM Grand Prix Pacing Series
Normally, Captain Albano finishing off a three-for-three run through the MGM Grand Prix Pacing Series prelims would be the top story, but instead it was the tandem of leading driver Jason Bartlett and trainer Per Engblom who went up on the marquee as they won three of the four $50,000 divisions on Monday night (Dec. 8) at MGM Yonkers Raceway with Coaches Corner, Redwood Hanover and Huntinthelastdolar.
Kat’s Fancy poised for DSBF sweep
Jane Dunavant’s homebred 3-year-old trotting filly Kat’s Fancy is just one race away from a second Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund (DSBF) series sweep this season following her facile 1:58.1 win on Tuesday (Dec. 8) at Bally’s Dover in the $20,000 second round of the December DSBF series.
Verruso doubles, Hernandez wins in Philly AHDC paces
Anthony Verruso found the winner’s circle twice and Geovany Hernandez later romped in American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) action at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Sunday (Dec. 7).
Meadows Monday Memo
Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
USTA announces official support for the federal WAGER Act (H.R. 4630)
The U.S. Trotting Association announced Monday (Dec. 8) that it has formally signed on to endorse the WAGER Act (H.R. 4630), federal legislation introduced by Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) that would restore the full, 100% deductibility of gambling losses.
Deadline approaching for 2026 stall applications at Yonkers
Stall applications for 2026 at MGM Yonkers Raceway are due on Monday, Dec. 15.
Woodbine Mohawk Park cancels Wednesday training
Woodbine Mohawk Park would like to inform all trainers that training this Wednesday morning (Dec. 10) has been cancelled due to forecasted snow Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.