Batavia, NY — The weekly $15,000 top-class events for both gaits were carded on Thursday afternoon (Feb. 8) at Batavia Downs and the winner of both races claimed their first victory of the year in impressive fashion.
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Darke County Fairgrounds renovations are moving along
Greenville, OH – We are excited to share the progress of the stall renovation project. Barn three is nearing completion and has approx. 70 stalls not including tack rooms and bath stalls. It is the biggest race horse barn of the six on the grounds. Barn three should be completed in a few days and then renovation will start on barn four.
Delaware Valley USHWA Caretakers of the Year awards
Dover, DE – This award is given by the Delaware Valley Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association to honor those unsung heroes in the harness racing sport who work long hours and care for our Standardbreds day in and day out.
Girouard looking forward to Big M return
When Michael Girouard climbs into the sulky for Friday’s (Feb. 9) first race at The Meadowlands, it will be the Massachusetts native’s first drive at the Big M in 19 years. His next will come much quicker, just several hours later.
Owen Julius, 81, dies
Owen Lawrence Julius, 81, of Millstone Township, N.J., died peacefully in his sleep on Feb. 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
The last night of Northville Downs
Northville Downs, which opened in 1944, ceased operations following its Saturday (Feb. 3) racing card.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Feb. 9
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (Feb. 9).
HIWU ruling ends Thoroughbred trainer’s 50-year career
In Wednesday’s (Feb. 7) BloodHorse.com story, Eric Mitchell reports on the end of Thoroughbred trainer John Pimental’s 50-year career in horse racing due to a suspension and fine from the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit.
The Big M is the place for big handle and the big game
The Meadowlands is always the place to play because of the many action options offered at the multi-faceted facility that offers sports betting, horse race simulcasting and, of course, the best harness racing in the world.
Cohen sentenced in Southern District of New York
Former harness racing trainer Ross Cohen, 52, who was indicted by federal authorities in March 2020 along with 26 others for their roles in a wide-ranging horse doping scheme, was sentenced yesterday in the U.S. District Court Southern District of New York by Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil.