News Archive

Notice: Shutdown week schedule – April 2-8

Track will be closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, weather permitting Wednesday through Saturday, the track will be open at 6:00AM, closes when Trackman announces it, approximately 10 or 11AM. No Qualifiers all week Barn Area Clean Up, Monday through Friday. Please set...

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Policy Update: Removing horses from Lasix

From the State Horse Racing Commission: Please be advised, that on February 28, 2023, The State Horse Racing Commission approved a new  Administrative Policy to remove a horse from Lasix. The new Policy states that a horse can now be removed from Lasix without having...

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April series eligibles released

The Meadows Race Office has released the list of horses eligible to the second round of Spring Series, the April events for three-year-olds.  Click on the link below for the full list. April 2023 Series Eligibles

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Heston Blue Chip breeding offered via Ongait.com

The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association (MSOA) is pleased to announce that Winbak Farm has donated a breeding to Heston Blue Chip that will be offered via auction on the website Ongait.com.  The auction will begin Thursday (March 16) at 8AM, and proceeds will...

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Senator Ward recognized by HHI

The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association would like to congratulate Pennsylvania State Senator Kim Ward.  She was recently recognized with a 2022 Appreciation Award from Harness Horsemen's International. MSOA President Rich Gillock and Nick Catalano represented the...

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Trainer Randy Bendis collects win #4000

by Evan Pattak Randy Bendis notched career training win 4,000 when Muscle Up The Gold won Wednesday’s (February 15) 11th race at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows. Bendis ranks No. 8 on the all-time win list for trainers.   Bendis, 63, grew up not far from The Meadows...

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NOTICE: Retirement sign-ups

IMPORTANT NOTICE for Trainers, Drivers and Grooms Retirement Sign-ups are scheduled for: Tuesday, February 21, 2023 / 10AM to 2PM Thursday, February 23, 2023 / 10AM to 2PM in the MSOA OFFICE. Representatives of the MSOA Retirement Team will be available to enroll...

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New Track Policies – Safety

From The Meadows Race Office: Effective immediately, due to safety concerns: No leading of horses on the main track at any time.  Leading is allowed on the backside track before 8:00am and after 12:00pm. Alternative training of horses (galloping) is restricted to...

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