News Archive
If I Can Dream breedings offered to benefit Scholarship Fund
The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association is pleased to announce that it is auctioning off two breedings to the stallion If I Can Dream, to benefit the MSOA Collegiate Scholarship Fund. Randy Ringer, owner of If I Can Dream, has donated the breedings, valued at...
read moreList of Series Eligibles released
The Meadows Race Office has released the full list of horses that have been entered in the upcoming Spring Series races. The first series to kick off will be the Donna Dunn Memorial for three- and four-year-old filly and mare pacers. A total of 20 horses have been...
read moreHanover, Winbak donate breedings to MSOA Scholarship Fund
UPDATE: The breeding to Heston Blue Chip sold for $5,100, with the winning bid placed by Chester Lebo. The Donato Hanover breeding sold for $5,000, with the winning bid placed by Lou Catana. The MSOA thanks all bidders for participating and supporting our...
read moreKuzara trains gymnasts at Pitt, horses at The Meadows
by Evan Pattak Early in the morning, Dave Kuzara teaches his pupils not to jump. Later in the day, he wants his students to jump as high as they can. Strange? Not really, because Kuzara has chosen a career combination that may be unique. He’s a part-time trainer at...
read morePennsylvania Sire Stake payments due March 15
The State Horse Racing Commission’s Bureau of Standardbred Horse Racing today reminded Standardbred horse owners that 2019 Sire Stakes payments for 2-year-old and 3-year-old horses are due by March 15. The first payments due for 2-year-old horses are $150 for the...
read moreNOTICE: Direct Deposit information
The Meadows, at the urging of the MSOA, is in the process of providing Owner, Trainer, and Driver funds by direct deposit. All Owners, Trainers, and Drivers must complete the "Authorization Agreement" (link below) and return to Mona Morris or Jean Bedillion at the...
read moreNOTICE: February expiring license report
The State Horse Racing Commission has released the list of those whose licenses are set to expire during the month of February. Click on the link below for full details: February Expiring License Report
read moreAmateur Drivers wanted for new Club
The MSOA is interested in creating an Amateur Driving Club to race at The Meadows. The intent of this email is to gather information regarding the interest level and number of possible participants. The MSOA will work with Meadows Management to create regularly...
read moreFormer MSOA Director Bill Kirwan, 80, passes
The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association is saddened to learn of the passing of William E. "Bill" Kirwan, 80, of Westmont, who passed away on January 18, 2019 in Johnstown. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Maureen (Quinn) (2010), son James E. Kirwan...
read moreRetirement Sessions Upcoming in February
The MSOA advises its trainers, drivers and grooms that three sessions have been scheduled in February to enroll grooms and first-time eligible drivers and trainers, as well as answer questions regarding retirement. The sessions, which will take place at the MSOA...
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