The Meadows Race Office has released its list of 2023 Early/Late Closing Series. The Spring Series events are always the precursor to the summer stakes schedule. As in past years, we are offering eight events, in two groups of four.
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Big M opening weekend wagering shows huge increase
Last weekend (Jan. 6-7) at The Meadowlands, it was the fans of the mile oval who were on a roll, and they made their point that betting is off to a huge start in 2023, as more than $7 million was put in play over the course of the 28 races.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Jan. 13
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (Jan. 13).
Dr. Jon Ellis to receive Special Service to Harness Racing Award
Dr. Jon Ellis will be presented the 2022 Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association Special Service to Harness Racing Award at the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association annual awards banquet on Saturday (Jan. 14).
Charlie May 2022 Ohio Aged Pacer of the Year
Another chapter in the amazing story of Charlie May was written in 2022. The 2021 Ohio Horse of the Year became the first Ohio horse in 20 years to win divisional titles as a 2-year-old, a 3-year-old and older pacer, as he was named the 2022 Ohio Aged Pacer of the Year.
Always B First is the best at Dover
Dover, DE – Always B First, was and captured the Mares Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday (Jan. 11) night and made trainer Bob Cleary and driver Brett Beckwith first visits to Bally’s Dover winning ones.
Sly Little Fox beats the boys at Miami Valley
Lebanon, OH – Lightly raced Sly Little Fox (driver Jordan Ross), the lone mare in an accomplished field of eight open trotters, triumphed in her initial start in the $30,000 Open Trot at Miami Valley on Wednesday (Jan. 11).
2023 meet at Yonkers Raceway begins Monday
Yonkers, NY – The 2023 racing season at Yonkers Raceway kicks off on Monday night (Jan.16) with an 11-race program and some new surprises for bettors and on-track patrons.
Sea Silk named 2022 Ohio 3-year-old Pacing Filly of the Year
It was smooth sailing for Sea Silk in 2022. The top filly freshman pacer in the state in 2021 defended her title as a sophomore and was named the 2022 Ohio 3-year-old Filly Pacer of the Year.
USHWA announces media award winners
Kimberly Rinker and Bob Heyden were named winners of the 2022 John Hervey Awards for excellence in harness racing journalism while Mark Hall and Walter Wlodarczyk were named recipients of the George Smallsreed Awards for photography and Cujo Entertainment was selected winner of the Sam McKee Award for broadcasting, the U.S. Harness Writers Association announced Wednesday.