An official with Hawthorne Race Course told the Illinois Racing Board at its Jan. 28 meeting that the Carey family, which owns the track, has a new local partner for development of a casino that was approved by the Illinois General Assembly in June 2019.
Rosecroft abandons Thursday program
After abandoning its Wednesday (Jan. 28) harness racing program as a result of the continued effects of Winter Storm Fern on the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, Rosecroft Raceway has also abandoned its Thursday (Jan. 29) program.
New York horseman Jim Urtel celebrates successful kidney transplant
After more than a decade living with kidney disease, Jim Urtel, a longtime member of New York’s harness racing community, has received a successful kidney transplant, marking a major milestone in a journey defined by patience, discipline, and resilience.
Woodbine Mohawk Park entry box remains open for Monday
Woodbine Mohawk Park’s Race Office would like to inform all trainers that the draw for this Monday’s (Feb. 2) card of live racing has been carried over to tomorrow (Thursday, Jan. 29).
$7,500 guaranteed Pick-5 pool at Batavia Downs Thursday
After no one hit the Pick-5 wager at Batavia Downs on Tuesday (Jan. 27) afternoon, there is a $2,201 carryover pool for that wager in the first race on Thursday (Jan. 29) and the management of Batavia Downs has announced that the pool will be guaranteed at $7,500 through the United States Trotting Association’s Strategic Wagering program.
Bally’s Dover cancels Wednesday races, Thursday qualifiers
The Wednesday (Jan. 28) harness racing program at Bally’s Dover has been canceled due to continued effects of last weekend’s winter storm.
Pick-5 carryover, $20k guarantee Wed. at Yonkers
Illusion Seelster tallied at 67-1 in race 6 and The Ideal Dancer A prevailed at 24-1 in race 7 on Tuesday (Jan. 27) at MGM Yonkers Raceway, and those upsets were the catalyst to the Pick-5 wager not being hit. As a result, Wednesday’s (Jan. 28) program will include a $7,112.22 carryover and a $20,000 guaranteed pool in the sequence.
Jet Wings soars to Miami Valley victory
After a two-day hiatus caused by winter weather, Miami Valley Raceway returned to action Tuesday (Jan. 27) with a full 14-race card. In the featured $22,000 conditioned trot, Jet Wings was able to hold off Massive Desire and score his first win of the year.
‘Wild Bill’ tames Batavia trotters
Snow flurries and wind chills nearing 15 degrees below zero set the stage for those racing at Batavia Downs on Tuesday (Jan. 27) as winter continued to make its presence known. But it was business as usual on the track with a large number of very close finishes during the program.
New York Commission seeks racing inspector
The New York State Gaming Commission seeks candidates for the position of racing inspector at Buffalo Raceway and/or Batavia Downs.