The race office at MGM Northfield Park reminds horsemen racing in the Ohio Scarlet and Gray Championships this weekend of detention guidelines that will be enforced.
Meadows Monday Memo
Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
Sam Hodgett, 88, dies
Sam M. Hodgett, 88, died Oct. 3, 2024, at his home in rural Sheffield, Ill., with his daughters by his side.
Ottens invade MGM Northfield Park for Ohio Super Night
MGM Northfield Park is proud to play host to the Ohio Sires Stakes Scarlett and Gray Championships on Saturday (Oct. 12) and Sunday (Oct. 13). Adding to the pomp and circumstance of both nights will be the addition of Jessica and Jenna Otten to the broadcast team. The pair will join Michael Carter and Kenny Livengood to provide analysis for each of the championship races.
Tattoo Artist to stand at Winbak Farm of Canada in 2025
Winbak Farm of Canada and the Tattoo Artist Syndicate are proud to announce that O’Brien Award winner Tattoo Artist p,2,1:52s; 3,1:48.2s; 1:47.1s ($2,822,098), will be standing in Ontario in 2024.
Page notches 7,000th career win
Chris Page won four races Sunday night (Oct. 6) at MGM Northfield Park, collecting his 7,000th career win in the process.
Virginia Breeders 3-year-old eliminations conclude at Shenandoah Downs
Caviart Farms continued to dominate the Virginia Breeders 3-year-old filly pacing eliminations as Caviart Sophie and Caviart Dawn powered to victories Sunday (Oct. 6) at Shenandoah Downs. The pair got their pictures taken after wire-to-wire efforts — but they came in different style.
Nothingbutadreamer and Christina Johnson score in GLADA event
Nothingbutadreamer (Muscle Mass), handled by Christina Johnson, proved to be a nightmare for the competition as the 4-year-old gelding got picture perfect handling to score a sharp 1:55.2 win in the Great Lakes Amateur Driving Series at Northfield Park on Sunday night (Oct. 6).
Grand Circuit stakes at Plainridge Park Monday
Even though the Massachusetts Breeders Stake is on hiatus this week, there will be no shortage of top-notch 3-year-old competition at Plainridge Park on Monday (Oct. 7) as the Grand Circuit will make its final stop of the year in the Commonwealth with four events totaling $215,050 in purses. Post time for the first race is 2 p.m.
Tactical Landing’s service fee set for 2025
The Tactical Landing Syndicate has announced that Tactical Landing’s service fee for the 2025 North American breeding season has been set at $25,000.