As the 2026 season of harness racing at Oak Grove continues to show strengthened growth in handle, the Monday (May 18) card saw a record amount bet in a single pool at Oak Grove when a $17,000 Pick-4 carryover from the Oak Grove Trotting Derby card attracted gamblers in droves.
Harness racing stars at Philly for Super Sunday
This Sunday afternoon (May 24) Harrah’s Philadelphia will be proud to present as good a card of racing as has been seen in North America so far in 2026, with $611,815 in purses to be contested during the track’s annual marquee “Super Sunday” program.
Apex remains #1 on Ken Warkentin’s Road to the Winning Key Farm Hambletonian Week 3
Apex remains #1 on Ken Warkentin’s Road to the Winning Key Farm Hambletonian and is in to qualify at the Meadowlands on May 22. Spencer Hanover jumps up to take the #2 spot while Big Ranger makes a move up to #6. American Power makes his debut in the top ten, landing at #9.
‘Breakfast With The Babies’ begins Saturday, June 6
The most wonderful time of the year is upon us as the long wait for the next crop of freshmen pacers and trotters to perform is at an end, with baby races getting underway across the continent.
$1,000 Meadowlands Handicapping Contest this Saturday
This Saturday (May 23) Meadowlands Racetrack will host their fifth handicapping contest of the year. The top two finishers in the contest qualify for the invite-only $10,000 tournament in December.
Standardbreds to compete at prestigious Devon Horse Show
This year, three Standardbreds will proudly represent the breed at the historic Devon Horse Show, which officially begins Wednesday, May 20, continuing a tradition that has made it one of the most prestigious and celebrated equestrian events in the country.
Kurt Longjohn prevails in thrilling Tuesday Aces feature
The top-level pacers took the spotlight at Running Aces on Tuesday night (May 19) and provided fans with a thrilling three-way battle to the wire, which put the photo finish camera to the test in the $15,000 Open Handicap.
McAssey – Swift duo win three at Saratoga
Trainer Jaymes McAssey is seeking his first career training title at Saratoga Casino Hotel and on Tuesday afternoon (May 29), the meet’s leading conditioner added three wins to his bulky 2026 tally.
Northfield abandons after nine races
Due to heavy rains creating deteriorating track conditions, live racing at Northfield Park was canceled following race 9 on Tuesday (May 19).
Little Expensive repeats at Oak Grove
Tyler Miller made a slick audible for the lead after the favorite broke stride to the quarter and powered on the muscle to a repeat win in the $30,000 Open Handicap Trot on Tuesday (May 19) at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel with a 1:52.4 performance.