The July issue of Hoof Beats shares the stories of this year’s Harness Racing Hall of Fame inductees, who received the sport’s highest honor on July 5, in Campbell Hall, N.Y.
Hoof Beats: Helping Our Horses
ver the last several years, conversations surrounding equine welfare and racing safety have increasingly moved from a general discussion to actual measurable expectations. Regulators, industry organizations, racetracks, horsepeople, veterinarians and the public are all asking similar questions: What information is being collected? What trends are being identified? And how is the racing industry using that information to improve the safety and long-term welfare of our horses?
Rookie trotting fillies kick off INSS at Hoosier
Kicking off the Indiana Sire Stakes season for 2-year-olds on Tuesday (July 7), Harrah’s Hoosier Park showcased a trio of divisions for the first leg for trotting fillies won by Queen Ada Jean, Dance Remix and Unburdened.
Fast Freshmen in Tuesday Pocono Spotlight
Two-year-old pacers Crunchstyle and Riverranch Miki impressed while capturing the $16,000 freshman features for males at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Tuesday (July 7) afternoon.
Wall Street Edge rang the bell with a career effort at Plainridge
For the second day in a row, torrential rain and a sloppy track set the stage for participants of racing at Plainridge Park on Tuesday (July 7) afternoon, but it seemed like a walk in the park for Wall Street Edge, who went the mile of his life in a flawless effort to win the $14,000 featured trot.
Dunn Wins Five, Melander Wins Three in Oak Grove’s ‘Tuesday at the Trots’
Driver Dexter Dunn posted another five-win day on “Tuesday at the Trots” (July 7) at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel including a sweep of the $60,000 Kentucky Sire Stakes (KYSS) “A” divisions for trotting 3-year-olds with a pair of Marcus Melander pupils, which were part of a three-win day for the trainer.
Almost Persuaded Takes Harrington Mares Open
Bryan Truitt’s Almost Persuaded ($21.80, Russell Foster) was a 1:53.2 winner in the $22,500 Mares Open Tuesdayy (July 7) at Harrington Raceway.
Dean R. Brown Jr., 97, dies
Dean R. Brown Jr., 97, of Coconut Creek Fla., passed away on July 4, 2026.
Qualifiers at Illinois State Fairgrounds on Friday
Weather permitting, qualifiers will be held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ill., on Friday (July 10).
Meadows announces Adios $3 Pick-3
Hollywood Casino at The Meadows announces a new guaranteed pool wager that will be featured during the Adios Day card on Saturday, July 25.