Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo:
Checkpoint Chatter did the talking in Plainridge pace
The $15,000 featured pace at Plainridge Park on Monday (Nov. 24) afternoon went to Checkpoint Chatter, who turned an overland route into her sixth win of the season.
Bettor’s Wish stud fee set at $6,000 for 2026
The Bettor’s Wish Syndicate is pleased to announce that Bettor’s Wish stud fee will be set at $6,000 for the 2026 breeding season standing at Southwind Farms in New Jersey.
Memorial race Tuesday for Dr. Dan Wilson at Northfield
The second race on Tuesday (Nov. 25) at MGM Northfield Park will be a memorial race for Dr. Dan Wilson of Hudson, Ohio, who died Nov. 17, 2025. He was 76.
Beckwith reflects on World Driving Championship experience
Brett Beckwith might have wanted to come away from this month’s World Driving Championship with a few more victories, but the opportunity to represent the U.S. and visit host country New Zealand still proved to be a winning experience.
Last call for 2026 Breeders Book orders; Dec. 1 deadline
The deadline to order the 2026 Breeders Book on Monday, Dec. 1 is rapidly approaching.
Running Aces 2026 racing dates approved
Running Aces Casino, Hotel & Racetrack is pleased to announce its race dates for the 2026 meet, the 19th in its history, which have been approved by the Minnesota Racing Commission.
Dealt A Winner wins 50th race at Cumberland
Millionaire world champion Dealt A Winner found the winner’s circle for the 50th time on Sunday (Nov. 23) at Cumberland Raceway, showing the Downeast’s top pacers that he still has what it takes.
Kountry Lane Standardbreds acquires trotting mare M-M’s Dream
Kountry Lane Standardbreds is proud to announce that it has purchased superstar trotting mare M-M’s Dream.
Beltrami scores ‘fourpeat’ in closing AHDC trot at Pocono
Tony Beltrami notched his fourth consecutive win in the American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) trot on the closing-day card of the 2025 season at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Saturday (Nov. 22) over a busy AHDC weekend.