Racing News

NEW CONTEST - Sunday Football Challenge Contest

09/29/2012

We are pleased to announce that every Sunday through the remainder of 2012 will be a Sunday Football Challenge Contest Day at Portland Meadows.

Pick the winners of seven events - horse races and football games vs. the spread - and share in the minimum $1,000 prize pool.  If no one selects 7 of 7, $200 will be added to the prize pool and it will carry over to the following Sunday.

Jockey Charlie Allen Loses 85 Pounds to Ride and Help a Friend

09/28/2012

Charlie Allen Before and After Getting in Race Riding Shape

       

Sprint Claiming Series - Recaps - Updated with pictures

09/27/2012

Zilver Hanging Tough on the Rail

$1,000 Cash Prize Wednesday Contest Central

09/26/2012

Wednesday Night Handicapping Contest Central

Fans of Portland Meadows love the $1,000 Cash Prize Handicapping Contest that is offered every Wednesday night of the Summer Race Meet.

The cost for the contest is $10 for PM REWARDS Members ($20 otherwise) plus each contestant must purchase the $30 contest bankroll to cover a single $2 WPS in each of the 5 mandatory contest races.

Each week is its own individual competition covering Portland Meadows races 3-7 and takes place in the third floor Turf Club.

The payouts are as follows:

Devon Dat Cash takes the Portland Meadows Championship Bonus Challenge

09/23/2012

Devon Dat Cash and Luis Torres had to work every yard of the 440 yard $13,330 Portland Meadows Championship Bonus Challenge, but in the end the 7 year old veteran put his nose in front at the wire. Sent off as the 9/5 favorite in the full field of ten, Devon Dat Cash got off to a good start today and battled bravely, having to outduel stable-mate Current Sea and Eyez On Brimmer to win by a head. Current Sea finished in second, just a neck in front of Eyez on Brimmer who ran third.

McFadden Memorial and City of Roses $20k Finals

09/22/2012

With the cancellation of last Wednesday’s card due to an issue with track lighting, Wednesday September 26th has turned into one of the biggest days of the meet, with both the $20,000 McFadden Memorial Sprint Claiming Series Final and the $20,000 City of Roses Filly and Mare Sprint Claiming Series Final to be run at Portland Meadows. The McFadden Memorial Sprint Claiming Series Final will run on its originally scheduled date, with a field of ten runners to compete at the six furlong distance, including Zilver who swept both of his divisions of Leg 1 and 2.

Live Racing Cancelled After Race 3

09/19/2012

Live Racing was cancelled tonight - Wednesday September 19, 2012 - after the third race was completed due to a light malfunction.

The following two multi leg wagers were priced per Oregon Racing Commission rules:

The Pick 4 which started in Race #1 and was to end in Race #4 paid:

Winning #’s: 5/2,5,8/3/all

$1 Payout: $43.80

The Pick 3 which started in Race #3 and was to end in Race #5 paid:

Winning #’s: 3/all/all

$1 Payout: $1.80

Special Giveaway - 2012 Breeders' Cup Prize Package Sweepstakes

09/15/2012

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

On Saturday October 6, 2012 Portland Meadows will host Customer Appreciation Day as a way of saying thank you to our great customers for supporting our Summer Race Meet and to kick off our new Fall Race Meet.

There will be tons of great prizes, special discounts, and extra activities for our first live Saturday race day in many years. But the highlight of the day is a very special prize package to the upcoming 2012 Breeders' Cup World Championships.

Racing Cancelled Due To Power Outage

09/15/2012

Racing Cancelled after Race #4 Due To Power Outage - Sorry for the inconvenience.

The Pick 3 that began in Race #3 and ended in Race #5 paid out to: 3-4-ALL.  The $1 payout is $16.70

HORSE RACING LEAGUE IS AT THE POST

09/06/2012

Thursday, September 6, 2012 – Hallandale Beach, FLA: Horse Racing League, a unique concept that pits teams of championship-caliber Thoroughbreds against each other, was officially launched today.