MGM Yonkers Raceway has canceled Tuesday’s (Feb. 24) live racing program because of the continued effects of the winter storm.
Harness writers conduct successful meetings in Orlando
The United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) held its annual meetings this past Saturday and Sunday (Feb. 21 and Feb. 22).
Memorynimagination repeats at Saratoga
Memorynimagination became the first trotter to win a pair of Opens on the young season at Saratoga Casino Hotel when the Jimmy Nickerson trainee put the swoop to the group in the Monday (Feb. 23) feature.
Five and Dune Buggy take co-features at Miami Valley
Appropriately named Five, and Dune Buggy, each picked up their fifth lifetime win by taking separate divisions of Monday nights (Feb. 23) co-featured $17,000 N/w 6 condition claimer.
Meadowlands closed Tues., will reopen Wed.
Due to the winter storm and continued cleanup and maintenance, the Meadowlands Racetrack will remain closed on Tuesday (Feb. 24).
Meadows Monday Memo: Feb. 23
Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
McGhee’s Mile 2026 winter roster
McGhee’s Mile, in Aiken, S.C., has published their 2026 winter training roster.
Yonkers draw schedule adjusted
Due to the winter storm, there will be no entries drawn for Friday’s (Feb. 27) races at MGM Yonkers Raceway on Monday (Feb. 23).
New Vocations announces leadership transition
New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, the nation’s oldest and largest racehorse adoption organization, announced Monday (Feb. 23) that founder Dot Morgan will step down from her role as executive director. Longtime leader Anna Ford will transition into the executive director role, ensuring continuity of mission and vision as the organization enters its next chapter.
Peanutbutterfalcon named 2025 Minnesota Horse of the Year
Minnesota Harness Racing Inc. hosted its annual meeting and awards banquet at Running Aces Casino, Hotel & Racetrack on Saturday (Feb. 21) and conducted voting among the attending membership for the honor of 2025 Horse of the Year.