Peter Grandich is pleased to announce a series of upcoming events that he will be hosting at Freehold Raceway and Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment. In addition to the sports celebrities, the events at Freehold Raceway will also include fundraising and awareness for several worthy organizations.
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Shenandoah closing weekend highlighted by $802,200 Virginia Breeder’s Championships
Shenandoah Downs will usher out its seven-week fall harness racing season on Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 28-29) with a pair of 14-race programs, headlined by Sunday’s $802,200 Virginia Breeder’s Championships — the richest card in Virginia harness racing history.
Wednesday hat-trick For Dan Noble
Dayton, OH – Driver Dan Noble enjoyed a driving hat-trick on Wednesday evening’s (Oct.25) card of racing.
Heavy favorite Stay Close wins Meadows feature
Washington, PA — Hammered down to 1-5, Stay Close looked every bit the heavy favorite, leading every step in Wednesday’s (Oct. 25) feature at The Meadows, a $15,900 Conditioned Trot.
Dr. John Chancey to lead Drug Testing Standards and Practices Committee
Long time regulatory veterinarian and now Executive Director of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, Dr. John Chancey is the new Chair of the Drug Testing Standards and Practices Committee of the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI).
Two-year-olds in Crown spotlight Friday
Two-year-old pacers Captain Albano and Geocentric will head to their respective Breeders Crown finals Friday at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in a similar position. Each was made a 4-5 morning-line favorite to bring back a trophy.
T C I aims for history in Crown
T C I has the opportunity to become the sport’s richest-ever 2-year-old on Friday when he competes against nine rivals in the $700,000 Breeders Crown final for rookie male trotters at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, but in the eyes of trainer Ron Burke, a victory would give the colt another distinction.
Richard Neff, 95, dies; Celebration of Life announced
Richard L. “Dick” Neff, 95, died unexpectedly on Oct. 13, 2023, surrounded by his family following an unforeseen surgical complication.
Delaware Valley USHWA nominations sought for Caretaker of the Year
The Delaware Valley Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association is currently accepting nominations for its fourth annual Caretaker of the Year award.
Ross Perry, 68, dies
Ross M. Perry, 68, died Oct. 22, 2023, after a short illness at Noyes Hospital in Dansville, N.Y.