With the track continuing its rapid & unexpected January thaw, racing has been canceled for Tuesday (Jan. 6). Miami Valley hopes to return to racing on Wednesday (Jan 7). Tomorrow’s draw (for Sunday) will be done remotely, please enter online. Thursday’s (Jan. 8) driver changes will be done on thier normal schedule, which is 12:30-2 p.m., on Tuesday.
Luke Hanners to receive the renamed Hunter Myers Memorial Award from the Ohio Chapter of the USHWA
The Ohio Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association recently voted to rename its Peter Haughton Memorial Award to the Hunter Myers Memorial Award.
Meadowlands 2026 Early Closer Participation payment
For the upcoming season, The Meadowlands will institute an Early Closer Participation (ECP) payment on foals of 2024 which will be required to be made to The Meadowlands to gain eligibility for nomination to all Meadowlands 2-year-old Early Closers in 2026.
Sippinonsearoc named Ohio 3-Year-Old Pacing Colt of the Year
Sippinonsearoc is now a back-to-back divisional award winner after being named the 2025 Ohio 3-Year-Old Pacing Colt of the Year.
Joe and Fran Darmofal to receive OHHA Dick Brandt Sr. Extra Effort Award
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association has awarded Joe and Fran Darmofal the Dick Brandt Sr. Extra Effort Award for 2025.
Meadows Monday Memo
Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
Janet Terhune to receive USHWA President’s Award
Michael Carter, president of the United States Writers Association (USHWA), has selected Janet Terhune as the recipient of a 2026 President’s Award.
Miami Valley cancels Monday card
Due to unseasonably warm temperatures and the track thawing out, Miami Valley Raceway has canceled its Monday afternoon (Jan. 5) card.
$9,881 Pick-5 carryover at MGM Northfield Park
The first Sunday card of 2026 (Jan. 4) had some exciting races and late-stage drama that led to an unsolved Pick-5. The carryover will roll over to Tuesday night (Jan. 6).
Miami Valley to delay Sunday’s post
Miami Valley will delay Sunday’s (Jan. 4) post time from 4:00 p.m., to 6:00 p.m., to try and avoid any possible track thawing issues that may arise. Please add two hours to your Lasix and paddock times.