Woodbine Entertainment’s Board of Directors today announced the unanimous appointment of sports and business leader Michael Copeland as Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 1, 2023.
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Big M to offer free handicapping contest with $10K prize pool Saturday
The Meadowlands Racetrack is hosting a free to play handicapping contest this Saturday (June 10). The contest is open to anyone over 18 years of age and offers a $10,000 total prize pool, with prize payouts to the top ten finishers.
40th Pepsi North America Cup attracts 33 entrants
The entry box for the 40th Pepsi North America Cup closed Tuesday morning with 33 3-year-old pacers entered, the highest number since 2009.
It’s A Herbie surges for Oak Grove Open score
Despite a soft front half, It’s A Herbie came charging down the center of the track to grab the lead in the closing strides and snag the winner’s share of the $26,000 purse in the Open Trot at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Monday afternoon (June 5).
The First Mile available on demand
Complete The First Mile coverage of Monday’s (June 5) harness racing program at Gaitway Farm, including nine races for 2-year-olds, is now available on demand.
Itsrockandroll A Wins Harrington Open
Elizabeth and Bret Brittingham’s Itsrockandroll A ($5.80, Allan Davis) was a 1:52 winner in the $20,000 Open Monday (June 5) at Harrington Raceway.
Party time for Mcstoned Again in Plainridge trot
After finishing second in his first start in Massachusetts last week, Mcstoned Again made a jump in class and still won handily in the $20,000 trotting feature at Plainridge Park on Monday afternoon (June 5).
Readly Success impresses in 2-year-old races at Gaitway Farm
Readly Success was ready for success Monday when Gaitway Farm hosted its first qualifiers for 2-year-olds and might have earned a trip to Kentucky in the process. A 2-year-old female trotter, Readly Success captured the day’s opening qualifier in 1:59 for trainer Julie Miller and driver Andy Miller.
Mary Bernadette MacArthur, 94, dies
Mary Bernadette “Bernie’ MacArthur, 94, died May 31, 2023.
Harness Horse Association of Central New York scholarship applications available
The Harness Horse Association of Central New York scholarship committee is now taking applications for the Jospeh P. Camerino Memorial Scholarship.