The U.S. Harness Writers Association announced Tuesday (July 7) that Carter Duer has been elected to the Harness Racing Hall of Fame. In addition, Al Libfeld, Åke Svanstedt and Russell Williams have been put on the Hall of Fame ballot, which will go before voters later this summer.
Meadowlands Pace 50th anniversary Saturday
This Saturday (July 11) is the Meadowlands’ signature night-time event – The Meadowlands Pace.
Luna, Alagna sweep Ohio Sire Stakes divisions at Northfield
Driver Marvin Luna and trainer Tony Alagna teamed to win both $75,000 divisions of the fourth leg of the Ohio Sires Stakes for 3-year-old male pacers at Northfield Park Racino on Monday (July 6).
HarnessRacing.com Show Thursday previews Meadowlands Pace
The HarnessRacing.com Show, presented by the Standardbred Horse Sales Company, on Thursday (July 9) at 5 p.m. (EDT) will preview this Saturday’s (July 11) Meadowlands Pace.
Maryland Sire Stakes kicks off 2026 season
The opening leg of the 2026 Maryland Sire Stakes for 3-year-old colt and gelding trotters and pacers kicked off Monday evening (July 6) at Ocean Downs, with one trotting division and two pacing divisions contested for purses of $10,000 each.
Purse hike for Spirit of Massachusetts Trot triggers spike in nominations
On Sunday, July 19, Plainridge Park will once again host two outstanding Grand Circuit events when its signature stakes, the Grade 2 Spirit of Massachusetts Trot and Grade 3 Clara Barton Distaff Pace, will go postward during a special matinee card scheduled to start at 2 p.m. But this year, increased purses for both have seen nominations rise.
Belmont Royal N wins Open Pace at Saratoga Casino Hotel
Belmont Royale N won the local Open Pace for the second time this season when on Monday (July 6), the Melissa Beckwith trainee parlayed a pocket ride to victory.
Freshman pacing colts contest Pocono Stakes
Two-year-old pacing colts and geldings made their first stakes appearances Monday (July 6) afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, contesting three $30,000 divisions of their Pennsylvania All-Stars event.
Three Opens topped rain-soaked Plainridge program Monday
A trio of $25,000 top class Open events headlined the bill at Plainridge Park on Monday (July 6) afternoon and despite heavy rain and an off-track to contend with, stout performances were turned in by all three winners.
Wager On Me Notches 50th Career Win
George and Tina Dennis Racing’s Wager On Me ($31.20, Mike Cole) was an upset 1:52.3 winner in the $22,500 Open Pace Monday (July 6) at Harrington Raceway.