Woodbine Entertainment has announced a new late-closing series, featuring a $60,000 added money final, for this March at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
The New Holland Pacing and Trotting Series, sponsored by New Holland Agriculture, is open to horses of any age that were non-winners of $150,000 (fillies & mares $175,000) in 2022. Each event will feature two $30,000 preliminary legs and a $60,000 added money final.
The dates for each event are listed below:
New Holland Trotting Series
- Leg 1: Monday, March 6
- Leg 2: Monday, March 13
- Final: Saturday, March 25
New Holland Pacing Series
- Leg 1: Saturday, March 11
- Leg 2: Saturday, March 18
- Final: Saturday, March 25
Nominations close Wednesday, Feb. 15. The nomination fee is $500.
The nomination form will be available at Woodbine.com/Mohawk and nominations can be paid online through Woodbine by clicking here or SC Stakes Online.
If sending nominations by mail, envelopes must be clearly postmarked no later than Feb. 15 or payment will not be accepted. Registered mail is recommended.
(With file from Woodbine)
New Holland Series
With a $150,000 earnings limit in 2022, this series could attract some very good horses. Warrawee Vital, who won in 1:47.1 last year, would be eligible, as would Nicholas Beach, who won last year in 1:47 flat.