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Rodney Grady, 82, dies
Rodney Grady (Zeke to many), 82, died May 9, 2023, at his home in Chelsea after a lengthy illness with cancer.
An open letter to The Jockey Club from the USTA
We did not anticipate reaching out to you, but we couldn’t help reacting to the broadside that your president, James L. Gagliano, directed at the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (NHPBA) on May 12 for having the temerity to challenge The Jockey Club’s wounded sacred cow, the Horseracing Integrity & Safety Act (HISA). You didn’t mention the U.S. Trotting Association (USTA) by name, but there’s a clear implication that the USTA is one of those “unrelated, agenda-driven, special interest activist” plaintiffs that you flippantly accuse as trying to “hoodwink” the racing public. How ironic.
Meadowlands to host 30 and under handicapping contest Saturday
The Meadowlands is hosting its annual 30 and under handicapping contest this Saturday (May 20). The free handicapping contest is exclusively for fans between the ages of 18 and 30 and offers a $5,000 total prize pool, with prize payouts to the top four finishers.
Mohawk Race Office to conduct Grand River draws
Woodbine Entertainment management today announced that all draws for the upcoming 2023 live racing season at Grand River Raceway will take place through the Mohawk Race Office.
Fifteen horses nominated to Linkjack Hanover Series at Running Aces
The Linkjack Hanover pacing series gets underway at Running Aces on Tuesday (May 23) and has drawn 15 nominations.
Meadowlands on Fox Sports Friday and Saturday
The Meadowlands Championship Meet is underway and will be broadcast as part of NYRA’s America’s Day at the Races on both Friday and Saturday this coming weekend (May 19 and 20).
Golden Wall As strong in Oak Grove Open Trot
Despite starting from the second tier, Golden Wall As pushed his way to the middle of the pack and ground through the far turn to down the pacesetter and deliver as the 3-2 favorite in the $24,000 Open Trot at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming and Hotel on Monday (May 15).
Grand Cayman Wins Harrington Open
Vincent Ferriero Jr.’s Grand Cayman ($3.20, Corey Callahan) scored his second straight win in the $20,000 Open Monday (May 15) at Harrington Raceway in 1:52.
Khaosan Road sets track record in Bunker Hill Trot at Plainridge
Fresh off his victory in the $137,775 Dexter Cup just nine days ago, Khaosan Road (International Moni-Jewels In The Sand) came right back and captured the $100,000 Bunker Hill Trot in track record time at Plainridge Park on Monday afternoon (May 15).