Wagering at The Meadowlands has been strong all year long, but Friday night was an especially good night on an especially cold night (with a real-feel temperature of 35 degrees) as a 2024 Friday-night best (and second-highest overall) $3,664,781 was put in play on the 14-race program.
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Meadowlands Amateur Driving Club Elects Lee, Slendorn & Kimelman
The Meadowlands Amateur Driving Club held its election this past February with three positions available – President and two Vice Presidents.
Meadowlands Racetrack seeking charities for Annual Charity Contest
The Meadowlands Racetrack is seeking local charities interested in having a night at the races for a good cause in the track’s annual Charity Handicapping Contest, scheduled for Saturday, May 25.
Shults ready to roll at Big M
Michael Shults was fascinated by horses at an early age – his family had been involved in harness racing before he was born and Shults appeared in his first winner’s circle photo as an infant – but it wasn’t until recently that he embarked on his own career in the sport.
2024 HHI Annual Meetings well attended
Harness Horsemen International’s Annual Meetings, which wrapped up after four days at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Deerfield Beach, FL, in mid-February, were well attended this year, and included the Monticello Harness Horsemen’s Association, which rejoined HHI after a brief hiatus.
FAS Rulings for Friday, March 1, 2024
View Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 1, 2024 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the USTA…
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for March 2
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (March 2).
Walden Woods finishes the job this week
Last week, Walden Woods finished second in the $12,000 Open I pace, losing a late lead literally in the final strides. This week, the 6-year-old son of Betting Line rolled to the top in the first turn and never looked back.
Rosecroft Raceway seeks assistant racetrack superintendent
Rosecroft Raceway is seeking an assistant racetrack superintendent.
Penzance Hanover wins impressively at Bally’s Dover
Penzance Hanover raced to his third consecutive win in the Blue Hen/Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Thursday night (Feb. 29).