Takter Stable stars with 6 wins in Meadowlands qualifiers
The Meadowlands returned to racing Saturday with 26 qualifiers going postward. It was the first action at the New Jersey racetrack since the covid-19 pandemic forc Dee ed it to close nearly 10 weeks ago. The qualifiers got underway at 10 a.m. and while nobody except essential personnel were allowed on the grounds, the 5 1/2-hour marathon session was able to be viewed on the track's website or on RTN.
The races were filled with stars--all making their season debut--with speed-badge honors of the day going to the 4-year-old pacer Hurricane Emperor, who won in 1:49.4 for driver Mark MacDonald and tra... more...
The races were filled with stars--all making their season debut--with speed-badge honors of the day going to the 4-year-old pacer Hurricane Emperor, who won in 1:49.4 for driver Mark MacDonald and tra... more...
Contract impasse could delay Vernon opener until July
In a troubling turn of events, negotiations over a revision to the existing contract between Vernon Downs management and the Harness Horse Association of Central New York (HHACNY) have reached an impasse, leaving the scheduled June 10 opening in jeopardy.
Despite considerable losses incurred each year from continuing to operate a race meet at Vernon, track owner Jeff Gural was prepared to start the live meet well in advance of opening the Vernon casino and personally fund any shortfall to get them started racing.
Along with getting the local horsemen racing after what for some has been si... more...
Despite considerable losses incurred each year from continuing to operate a race meet at Vernon, track owner Jeff Gural was prepared to start the live meet well in advance of opening the Vernon casino and personally fund any shortfall to get them started racing.
Along with getting the local horsemen racing after what for some has been si... more...
Qualifiers Monday at Tioga Downs
Tioga Downs will hold qualifiers on Monday, June 1. The box will close at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 31.
Tioga has a state required Reopening Protocol that horsemen must follow explicitly.
This questionnaire must be downloaded (must be a paper copy to turn in upon arrival - having it on your phone or other device is not acceptable) filled out completely and signed by all persons entering the grounds. Anyone entering the grounds will consent to a no touch temperature check that must not be above 100f to gain admittance.
Please enter electronically and be prepared to follow the guidelines as they are written when you get there. (Tioga Downs... more...
Tioga has a state required Reopening Protocol that horsemen must follow explicitly.
This questionnaire must be downloaded (must be a paper copy to turn in upon arrival - having it on your phone or other device is not acceptable) filled out completely and signed by all persons entering the grounds. Anyone entering the grounds will consent to a no touch temperature check that must not be above 100f to gain admittance.
Please enter electronically and be prepared to follow the guidelines as they are written when you get there. (Tioga Downs... more...
Stars qualify Friday at Gaitway Farm
When Standardbred racing returned to the Garden State on Friday morning (May 29), with 187 horses contesting a marathon qualifying session over the one-mile track at Gaitway Farm in Manalapan, N.J., trainer Ron Burke's stable was in full force, accounting for the day's fastest mile and five other winners, and Breeders Crown winner American History turned in a strong showing of the shelf, but it was on the trotting side where the stars more readily came out.
Millionaire Dayson picked up immediately where he left off for the Burke Brigade, throwing a 1:54.1 mile under Yannick Gingras after also... more...
Millionaire Dayson picked up immediately where he left off for the Burke Brigade, throwing a 1:54.1 mile under Yannick Gingras after also... more...
Meadowlands returns Saturday with 26 qualifiers
The Meadowlands will host 26 qualifying races on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. The program pages will be available for download when they are complete. There will be warm up breaks after races 5 - 10 - 15 and 20. Horses are permitted one warm up each.
The paddock gate will open at 7 a.m. for horsemen to enter. Only those persons that are essential to the care and racing of the horses will be allowed entry. The grandstand will be closed. There will be no spectators permitted in any part of the facility.
A COVID-19 questionnaire must be completed and turned in as you pass through the gate. Th... more...
The paddock gate will open at 7 a.m. for horsemen to enter. Only those persons that are essential to the care and racing of the horses will be allowed entry. The grandstand will be closed. There will be no spectators permitted in any part of the facility.
A COVID-19 questionnaire must be completed and turned in as you pass through the gate. Th... more...
Mandatory Single 6 payout June 3 at Northfield
Northfield Park will have a mandatory payout of the 20-cent Northfield Single 6 wager as the highlight of the racing program on Wednesday, June 3.
Normally the Single 6 Jackpot can be won only by the holder of a unique winning combination that selects the winners of races 9 through 14, but the mandatory payout provision on June 3 will award all winning tickets with an equal share of the Single 6 pool, including all money in the carryover, which currently stands at over $20,000.
The 20¢ Northfield Single 6 will continue to be offered every racing night through the mandatory payout on Ju... more...
Normally the Single 6 Jackpot can be won only by the holder of a unique winning combination that selects the winners of races 9 through 14, but the mandatory payout provision on June 3 will award all winning tickets with an equal share of the Single 6 pool, including all money in the carryover, which currently stands at over $20,000.
The 20¢ Northfield Single 6 will continue to be offered every racing night through the mandatory payout on Ju... more...
It's Official! Meadowlands can race on June 5
It's official. At his 1 p.m. press briefing on Friday afternoon, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced that "after weeks" of discussions with the New Jersey Horse Racing Commission, live horse racing can begin "as early as next weekend," which paves the way for the Meadowlands to race on Friday, June 5, as it had hoped. Post time for the opening two cards on June 5 and June 6 is 7:15 p.m.
Murphy also noted in his remarks that qualifying races were taking place this morning. Qualifying races were underway at Gaitway Farm on Friday.
Murphy added the expected caveat, that no fans will be permi... more...
Murphy also noted in his remarks that qualifying races were taking place this morning. Qualifying races were underway at Gaitway Farm on Friday.
Murphy added the expected caveat, that no fans will be permi... more...
Headlines • May 30, 2020
▪ Takter Stable stars with 6 wins in Meadowlands qualifiers
▪ Contract impasse could delay Vernon opener until July
▪ Qualifiers Monday at Tioga Downs
▪ Stars qualify Friday at Gaitway Farm
▪ Meadowlands returns Saturday with 26 qualifiers
▪ Mandatory Single 6 payout June 3 at Northfield
▪ It's Official! Meadowlands can race on June 5
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