Meadowlands says the need for casino gaming at The Big M, the very thing that has extended the lifelines of so many tracks along the Eastern Seaboard and Pennsylvania, has never been more evident.
Running Aces set for season opener this Sunday
The trotters and pacers will go to the gate for the 2026 season opener at Running Aces on Sunday night (May 17) at 6 p.m. (CDT). The kickoff program will mark the start of the 19th racing season at the Minnesota five-eighths-mile oval.
Rusty’s For Real, 22, dies
Fox Den Farm and the Maryland racing community mourns the passing of the remarkable Standardbred stallion Rusty’s For Real, who passed away Thursday (May 14) following a sudden cardiac event.
Dexter Dunn to drive in the Elitlopp
Dexter Dunn has been booked to drive the Dutch-owned Gio Cash in the Elitlopp at Solvalla on May 31.
Pandy’s Meadowlands picks for Saturday, May 16
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Saturday (May 16).
Victor Laszlo romps at Rosecroft
Victor Laszlo sat just off the pace before blitzing track record holder College Tuition on the far turn and emerging a 3-3/4-length winner in Thursday’s (May 14) $12,000 Open Handicap Trot at Rosecroft Raceway.
Mike Hitchcock gets training win 2,000 at Scioto
Mike Hitchcock trained his 2,000th winner as Beckoning Yankee crossed the finish line first in the 11th race on Thursday (May 14) at Eldorado Scioto Downs.
FAS Rulings for Friday, May 15, 2026
View Fines and Suspensions for the week of May 15, 2026 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the…
For Once Inmy Life goes life best 1:49.1 at Plainridge
Despite daylong rains that left the track rated sloppy, For Once Inmy Life turned in a career performance with a gate-to-wire performance that yielded a victory in Thursday’s (May 14) featured $25,000 Open Pace at Plainridge Park.
UPDATED: May stakes payment news center
The USTA has compiled the advisories provided by stakes administrators regarding upcoming nomination and sustaining payments for the races under their purview. Refer to this page for updates, as they are made available.