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Blazing Home N a winner at Saratoga

Posted on February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 by Mike Sardella, for Saratoga Casino Hotel

Blazing Home N (Rock N Roll Heaven) sizzled on a freezing day in Saratoga on Saturday (Feb. 7) as the New Zealand invader won the Open Pace for the first time. Tony Morgan was in town and catch-drove Blazing Home N for trainer Larry Stalbaum, who saw his 7-year-old pacer win the Open at MGM Northfield Park on two occasions this January.

USTA statement on Woodland Run Equine Veterinarian Facility fire Friday

Posted on February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 from the USTA Communications Department

Following is a statement from the U.S. Trotting Association CEO and Executive Vice President Mike Tanner on the fire at the Woodland Run Equine Veterinarian Facility in Grove City, OH on Friday (Feb. 6).

Europe’s elite gather for Prix de France

Posted on February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 by Karsten Bønsdorf, USTA senior newsroom correspondent

Thirteen of Europe’s best older trotters will meet on Sunday afternoon (Feb. 8) at Vincennes in the Prix de France, which is contested at Vincennes at 2100 meters – about 1-5/16 miles.

First Pocono qualifiers set for Feb. 9

Posted on February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 by PHHA Pocono

The trotters and pacers return to Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania for the first time in 2026 on Monday (Feb. 9) at 11 a.m., as seven qualifying races will be held in preparation for the track’s initial betting card of the year at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14.

Pandy picks seven winners at The Meadowlands

Posted on February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 by Bob Pandolfo

USTA handicapper Bob Pandolfo continued his hot handicapping at the Meadowlands Friday (Feb. 6). Pandy had 14 of the 15 winners listed, and seven winners on top that paid $13, $12.60, $12.60, $7.80, $5.80, $5.60 and $5.60.

‘Landing’ gets clearance, takes Big M feature

Posted on February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 by Dave Little, Meadowlands Media Relations

Clear For Landing found just enough space along the rail nearing the wire and shot through that opening to take the Friday night (Feb. 6) feature at The Meadowlands, a $17,500 high-end conditioned trot.