The Standardbred Transition Alliance will hold its Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors on Friday, March 6, 2026, from noon to 2 p.m.
Hawthorne files for Chapter 11 reorganization
On Friday (Feb. 27), the Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association met with representatives from Hawthorne Race Course, where we learned that they would be filing for Chapter 11 reorganization bankruptcy.
Pick-5, PK 8 carryovers await Saturday Big M punters
When the first race heads to the starting gate Saturday night (Feb. 28) at The Meadowlands, there figures to be some serious green in the 20-cent Pick-5 pool.
Famous Father upsets, Buzzsaw Russ stays sharp at Harrah’s Hoosier Park
Prior to the Friday (Feb. 27) night card being cut short after the evening’s sixth race due to technical difficulties, Harrah’s Hoosier Park contested a pair of $22,000 Opens with Famous Father delivering a shocker in the Open Trot, while Buzzsaw Russ stayed hot as the heavy favorite in the Open Pace.
Woodbine submits bid to host Hambletonian at Woodbine Mohawk Park
Woodbine Entertainment on Friday (Feb. 27) announced it has formally submitted a bid to host the prestigious Hambletonian at Woodbine Mohawk Park beginning in 2027.
Calabrese, Beltrami victorious in Yonkers NAADA trots
John Calabrese and Tony Beltrami both reeled in the competition to bag wins in the pair of $13,100 North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA) trots at MGM Yonkers Raceway on Thursday night (Feb. 26).
FAS Rulings for Friday, February 27, 2026
View Fines and Suspensions for the week of February 27, 2026 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the…
Pandy’s Meadowlands picks for Saturday, Feb. 28
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Saturday (Feb. 28).
Carryovers, $20K guaranteed pools in early Pick-4 & Pick-5 Friday at Yonkers
The final card of February at MGM Yonkers Raceway is on tap on Friday the 27th, and that program will now include carryovers and $20,000 guaranteed pools in both the early Pick-4 and the Pick-5.
Downers Delight wires Dover pacers
Downers Delight was a wire-to-wire winner in the $25,000 Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Thursday night (Feb. 26).