On Tuesday (Oct. 20), Chairperson Jeff Gregory and Directors Stacy Chiodo, Jason Settlemoir, and Ashley Tetrick hosted the annual District 12 meeting via Zoom.
Geraldine ‘Jeanie’ Catherine Palone, 87, dies
Geraldine “Jeanie” Catherine Palone was called home to her Lord Friday, October 16, 2026, at the age of 87.
Don’tmesswithles rallies, snaps skid
After coming up short in his first five starts at the Rosecroft Raceway Fall Meeting, Don’tmesswithles finally put it together on Monday (Oct. 19), taking full advantage of a pocket trip to post a 1:51.4 victory in the featured $11,000 winners-over handicap pace.
UK equine and pre-vet students shown red-carpet day at Red Mile
University of Kentucky students experience a day at the Red Mile with races, tours and a scholarship check presentation.
Amateur drivers make donation to Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester
Members of the North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA) and American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) made a foray to upstate New York last weekend to compete in several amateur driving races as well as to make a donation to the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester.
Family ties: ‘Rangers’ set for Breeders Crown stage
Senena Esty is excited for this weekend’s Breeders Crown finals at Eldorado Scioto Downs, she just doesn’t want to think about them. Esty and her husband, Jeff, own Spring Haven Farm in Utica, Ohio, located about an hour northeast of Scioto Downs. Two Breeders Crown trotting finalists – the brother and sister duo of 3-year-old colt Big Ranger and 2-year-old filly Blue Ranger – hail from the Estys’ breeding operation. Both horses, by In Range out of the mare Big Blue Bird, head to their finals as elimination winners.
Trainer Melissa Beckwith scores Grand Slam on Monday at Saratoga Casino Hotel
Trainer Melissa Beckwith added four wins to her bulky total for the 2026 season when on Monday (Oct. 19) afternoon, the meet’s leading conditioner recorded a grand slam at Saratoga Casino Hotel.
Northfield Park: $11,044 Pick-5 carryover
A two-day carryover of $11,044 awaits Northfield followers on Tuesday night (Oct 20). The wager begins in race 6 and features an estimated $50,000 pool.
Hey Trixey Springs Upset at Dayton Raceway
Hey Trixey and driver Luke Hanners took advantage of an off-performance by the heavy favorite, Big Boys Don’t Cry (Tyler Smith), and a break by second choice Twofiftychamp (Trevor Smith) to score a surprising victory in the $15,500 conditioned claiming trot Monday night (Oct. 19) at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway.
Back Pocket Miki Upsets In Harrington Open
George and Tina Dennis Racing’s Back Pocket Miki ($70.20, Mike Cole) was a 1:52.2 winner in the $22,500 Open Pace Monday (Oct.19) at Harrington Raceway.