Keg Stand made amends for an earlier defeat and won convincingly in the $25,000 Open Trot at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night (Jan. 28).
Breeding auctions to benefit Delaware Valley USHWA
From Tuesday (Jan. 28) through Thursday (Jan. 30), seven breedings will be sold on onGait.com to benefit the Delaware Valley Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA).
New Holland Series nominations due Feb. 3
Nominations close for Woodbine Mohawk Park’s 2025 New Holland Series on Monday (Feb. 3).
Longtime judge Bud Teeters closes out career on Wednesday
Lester “Bud” Teeters has seen more live racing at MGM Northfield Park over the last four decades than anyone. On Wednesday (Jan. 29), he will witness his final one from high above the Home of the Flying Turns when he judges his final race, riding the sulky into retirement.
Meadowlands 2025 stakes information available
With the deadline for stakes nominations fast approaching, The Meadowlands management would like to advise horse people that all of the pertinent information for the 2025 season including the final month by month calendar is currently available on The Meadowlands website.
Business Director leads Foster grand slam at Rosecroft
After two unsuccessful starts in upper-level events at Bally’s Dover, Business Director made easy work of his foes in his return to Rosecroft Raceway on Monday (Jan. 27), coasting to a 1:52.3 win in the $8,500 co-featured top-level conditioned pace and giving driver Russell Foster one of four driving wins on the 14-race opening-night program.
Jason Bartlett scores career win 11,000
Jason Bartlett won four of the first six races on Monday night (Jan. 27) at MGM Yonkers Raceway, and the last of those victories was the 11,000th of his driving career.
Woodbine Mohawk cancels after seven races
Woodbine Mohawk Park was forced to cancel Monday (Jan. 27) evening’s card of live racing following the seventh race due to unsafe racing conditions caused by extreme wind and snow.
Makayla Lavery fundraiser
Makayla Laverty was killed over the weekend in a tragic car accident. She played an active role in the harness racing industry and many knew her for her infectious smile.
Maggie Bell remains undefeated at Batavia Downs
Wind gusts of up to 60 mph that blew down the homestretch made it very challenging for everyone lining up to race at Batavia Downs on Monday (Jan. 27) afternoon. However many big performances were still turned in, including the one by the 4-year-old pacing mare Maggie Bell, who won her third straight race in the $11,000 upper-lever condition race for distaff sidewheelers to stay perfect in 2024.