A $20,000 California Sire Stakes for the 3-year-old pacing fillies headed by Mare A Raeann and an Open Pace that finds Its Pointless eyeing his fourth straight victory are the featured events on Friday evening’s (March 14) Cal Expo program.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for March 14
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (March 14).
Unafraid of change, Big M to card sprint on Friday
It’s not something you see all that often in harness racing. After all, the word “standard” makes up two-thirds of the word “Standardbred,” and those Standardbreds in what is probably 99 percent of the races in North America go a distance of one mile. Well, The Meadowlands is going to shake things up a bit this weekend, and, quite possibly, down the road as well.
Job opening for Maryland Standardbred Race Fund Administrator
The position of Maryland Standardbred Race Fund Administrator has been posted.
Update on Barry Lefkowitz arrangements
Barry Lefkowitz, Chair of the Board of the U.S. Harness Writers Association and a well-known harness publicist-executive, passed away earlier this week, and we now have details on funeral arrangements.
Rose Run Vision an endearing sight
Whether winning races on the track, or winning hearts around the barn, Rose Run Vision is something to behold. An 8-year-old female pacer, Rose Run Vision has posted 41 victories in her career and banked nearly $600,000 in purses for owner Eash Racing Stable.
Talk Show Chica steals the spotlight at Rosecroft
Talk Show Chica took full advantage of a pocket trip behind 6-5 favorite Phoenix Rising and lunged up the open stretch to spring a mild 6-1 upset in Wednesday’s (March 12) $10,000 distaff pacing feature at Rosecroft Raceway.
$3,042 Pick-5 carryover Saturday at MGM Northfield Park
As the weather warms up, so has the nighttime action. On Wednesday night (March 12) the Pick-5 went unsolved at MGM Northfield Park, creating a $3,042 carryover to move forward to Saturday night (March 15).
Monticello cancels Thursday live racing
Once again, due to track conditions, Monticello Raceway has canceled live racing on Thursday (March 13).
Majorca N dominates Dover distaffers
Majorca N wired the field in Wednesday’s (March 12) $25,000 Mares Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover.