The FIFA World Cup 2026 is coming soon to the New York metropolitan area, and with it, given that the championship soccer match will be played in the shadow of The Meadowlands at New York New Jersey Stadium (aka MetLife Stadium), there are some things that regular Big M live racing and simulcast customers should be aware of.
Pick-5 carryover, guaranteed pools Thursday at Hoosier
The Thursday (May 7) card at Harrah’s Hoosier Park will kick off with a bang as the evening gets underway with a $7,013 carryover in the Early Pick-5 (races 1-5), with that pool guaranteed at $30,000.
Hall hauls in two at Bangor Raceway
On an overcast afternoon, and with a moisture-laden front bearing down, driver Aaron Hall came to the forefront of the early action at Bangor Raceway on Wednesday (May 6), ducking the drizzle, while scoring twin wins over the course of the eight-race card.
John Kirkwood, 72, dies
John Henry Kirkwood, 72, of Berea, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026.
Pandy’s Meadowlands picks for Friday, May 8
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Friday (May 8).
Running Aces: Nominations due for Banker Volo, Burning Blaze events
The race office at Running Aces reminds owners and trainers that the nominations for the two early season series events are due next week.
The Road to Roses runs through harness racing roots
Before she ever stood in the spotlight of the Kentucky Derby, before the roar of 150,000 people and the weight of history settled on her shoulders, Cherie DeVaux was a kid in a harness racing stable run by her parents. And on a day when she became the first woman to train a Derby winner, those late nights in the barn didn’t feel far away at all. They felt like the beginning of everything.
Speed Away, Callahan headline Wednesday Harrington program
Harrington, DE – Breakaway Racing and Yorwollohan Racing’s Speed Away ($27.40, Corey Callahan) was an upset winner in the $22,500 Open Trot Wednesday (May 6) at Harrington Raceway in 1:55.1. Speed Away,…
Oak Grove entry reminder
Oak Grove, KY – Just a reminder the box will close on Saturday (May 9th) at 9:00 a.m. Central time for entries into the Oak Grove Derby and Oak Grove Oaks. Entries…
Think Of Galaxies notches victory at Buffalo Raceway
Hamburg, NY – Think Of Galaxies ($3.54) was out of this world in the home stretch on Wednesday afternoon (May 6) as she held off all comers to secure the victory in…