News Archive
List of eligibles released for March Series
The Meadows Race Office has released the list of horses eligible to the first 4 Spring Series events, which begin March 8. Click on the link below for the full list March 2023 Series Eligibles
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...
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...
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...
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...
45-day qualifying rule gets temporary extension
The Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission has advised The Meadows, Pocono Downs and Harrah's Philadelphia that the 45-day Qualifying Rule has been temporarily extended to 90 days. The temporary extension will run from February 6 through April 1, 2023. The 45-day...
John Salvi, 94, passes
(From the US Trotting Association) John Salvi, 94, of Canonsburg, Pa., died Feb. 3, 2023, at the Greenery Rehabilitation Center near his home. Mr. Salvi was a successful Standardbred trainer for many years at The Meadows and Pompano Park. He was active in representing...
MSOA APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association appointed Tasha McCormick to the position of Director of Marketing today. McCormick has spent more than 25 years promoting and marketing harness racing prior to accepting the position at the MSOA. She will also lead...
Spring Series events now accepting nominations
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 stake schedule. As in past years, we are offering 8 events, in two groups of four. The first four events, with...
Former Meadows owner Joe Hardy passes
Joseph Hardy III, founder of the 84 Lumber chain of building materials stores, developer of the Nemacolin resort, former operator of the Meadows, and former racehorse owner, passed away on Saturday, January 7, at the age of 100. “Many knew Joe as a brilliant...
