The MHRI annual meeting and awards banquet at Running Aces is this Saturday (Feb. 22). In addition to dinner and awards, the organization is holding a silent auction with proceeds going toward the MHRI Benevolence Fund. The fund benefits horses and horsemen in need when circumstances beyond their control find them in such situations.
London Classic Sale Series details announced
With entries now being accepted for the 2025 London Classic Yearling Sale, The Raceway at Western Fair District has announced a new event slated for this May.
Monticello cancels live racing Monday
Due to hazardous conditions and extreme winds and cold, Monticello Raceway has canceled live racing Monday (Feb. 17).
Live racing canceled at Batavia Downs Monday
As a result of an extreme winter storm that has produced high winds, heavy snow, sub-zero wind chills and treacherous driving conditions to all of western New York, the management of Batavia Downs has canceled the live card of racing scheduled for Monday (Feb. 17) in an abundance of caution for the safety and welfare of all the participants.
Maitre Jacques wins first major race for French 3-year-olds
Maitre Jacques won the first major race for French 3-year-olds, The Criterium des Jeunes, now known as the Prix Comte Pierre de Montesson.
MGM Northfield Park cancels Sunday program
Due to the winter storm, resulting in hazardous road conditions, live racing at MGM Northfield Park has been cancelled for Sunday (Feb. 16).
Hawthorne’s Open trot ends absence
At long last the Open trot has returned to Hawthorne. It’s been more than a month since the top overnight event for trotting horses has embellished the Illinois Standardbred circuit and it comes with one more weekend to go before the curtains comes down on the Chicago area racetrack, as far as harness racing is concerned.
Miami Valley cancels due to winter storm
Due to the winter storm, Miami Valley is canceling live racing for today (Feb. 16).
Bartlett, Burke sweep Big M features
Driver Jason Bartlett has been killing it all year long on Saturday (Feb. 15) nights at The Meadowlands. Trainer Ron Burke has been killing it just about every night for years now at The Meadowlands.
Esau Cooper Jr., 85, dies
Heaven’s gate opened for Esau Cooper, Jr., 85, of Auburn, who peacefully joined his beloved wife, Diana Jo Cooper, on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Though we grieve his absence here, we find solace knowing he is finally reunited with the love of his life, where their bond will forever bloom in the light of God’s grace.