Nomination to the three series' written at the Meadowlands to accommodate the Freehold horsemen through the month of June require a payment of $100, which must be received by the Racing Office by Tuesday, May 28.

Also, Meadowlands Race Secretary Pete Koch and Rick Kane of Pocono have agreed to alternate weekly writing a class for older trotting mares. As a result, a $25,000 Mare Open Trot will beon the Meadowlands condition sheetfor Saturday, June 1. That night is already filled with stakes including all four $150,000 NJSS finals for three year olds, the $200,000e Golden Girls and another $50,000 TVG Open.

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Sugar Valley Farm in Delaware, Ohio, wants harness racing to help the victims of the tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma, on Monday, killing at least 24 people, including nine children.

"Sugar Valley will donate a breeding to our pacing stallion Woodstock if the full stud fee is paid up front, and the proceeds will go to those affected by the destruction of the Plaza Towers Elementary,” said Sugar Valley's Joe McLead, who operates the farm with Billy Walters. "We specifically want to help those affected by the destruction of that school.”

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Yannick Gingras continued to extend his lead in the Grand Circuit driving standings as he posted 37.5 points this past weekend in Grand Circuit action at Meadowlands Racetrack and Woodbine Racetrack.

Gingras was in the winner's circle at the Meadowlands behind Sweet Lou in the $100,000 Meadowlands Maturity for 4-year-old pacers and finished in a dead heat for second with Wishing Stone in the $180,000 Arthur Cutler Memorial for older trotters.

Then on Monday night at Woodbine, Gingras steered Maven, who lowered the Woodbine track record and equaled the Canadian record... more...

There are a number of schedule changes for racing at Vernon Downs as a result of the recent quarantine, which is to be lifted on Saturday, June 1.

Horses that are not stabled at Vernon may enter to race for the June 1 card and from there forward. Qualifiers for that week will be held on Saturday, June 1, as well to accommodate trainers with horses that need to be qualified that are stabled off the grounds.

The Empire Breeders Classic (EBC) trotting eliminations have been moved from Friday, May 31, and will be raced on Sunday, June 2, with a post time of 1:15 p.m.

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A dozen 3-year-olds--nine colts and three geldings--have been entered for the 23rd edition of Yonkers Raceway's Art Rooney Pace. The number of entrants resulted in a pair of $40,000 eliminations this Saturday night, with the first four finishers in each elim qualifying for the $275,000 final, set for Saturday night, June 1. Eight fillies were entered in the companion Lismore.

The dozen, in alphabetical order with declared drivers, are: Bet the Moon (George Brennan), Doctor Butch (Tim Tetrick), Duel In The Sun (Corey Callahan), Good Day Mate (Brian Sears), Just Bettor (Brennan also listed), Lonewolf Currier (Sears also listed), Mach it So (Sears also listed), Sir Cary's Z Tam (Pat Lachance), Source Of Pride (Dave... more...

Hoosier Park Racing & Casino is proud to announce a renewed partnership with HRTV, The Network for Horse Sports, to provide exclusive coverage for the $200,000 Dan Patch Invitational at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino on Saturday, May 25.

Now in its 20th edition, the Dan Patch Invitational pace sets the stage for the top rated horses in North America to convene on Hoosier Park’s seven-eighths mile oval seeking a lucrative $200,000 purse and a spot in Hoosier Park’s history. Post time for the first race on the 14-race card is 5:30 p.m.

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On Tuesday, Toronto City Council voted by a count of 24-20 to support a motion introduced by Councillor Mike Layton to oppose expanding the current gaming offerings at Woodbine Racetrack.

Woodbine Entertainment Group issued the following statement: Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) is disappointed with today's vote by Toronto City Council against expanded gaming at Woodbine, which threatens the province's entire horse racing industry. Now, WEG is looking forward to working with the Premier, her staff, the Horse Racing Industry Transition Panel and the new Acting Chair of the OLG to seek a solution.

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The $150,000 Molson Pace Invitational is quickly approaching and so far the connections of six horses have accepted invitations to The Raceway at Western Fair District's signature event.

Two-time defending champion – and the richest pacer of all-time – Foiled Again will headline this year’s edition. Joining the career winner of more than $4.8 million will be Aracache Hanover, State Treasurer, Versado, Keystone Velocity and Something For Doc.

The Molson Pace Prep will take place this Friday... more...