View Fines and Suspensions for the week of July 3, 2026 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the…
Pennsylvania fair season gets underway
The 2026 Pennsylvania fair racing season, featuring top state-sired 2- and 3-year-olds in the summer-long Pennsylvania Fair Sire Stakes, began this Wednesday and Thursday (July 1-2) at the Big Butler Fair, in west-central Pennsylvania.
Nightlife In wins ‘Sweden’s Hambletonian’
Nightlife In, driven by Carl Johan Jepson and trained by David Persson, won both his elimination heat and the final of the Sprintermästaren — the race popularly known as “Sweden’s Hambletonian” — on Thursday (July 2) at Halmstad.
Scioto to showcase the ‘Next Generation’ Sat.
The seventh annual Next Generation for pacers and sixth annual Next Generation for trotters are coming up Saturday (July 4) at Eldorado Scioto Downs. Each of the four divisions for freshmen have a $150,000 purse.
Meadows sets all-time handle record
Hollywood Casino at The Meadows set its all-time single-card handle record on Thursday (July 2).
Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga supporting Saratoga HHA
The Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga (RGCS), returning to the Saratoga Hilton from August 10–12, 2026, announced that this year’s event will include a special charitable initiative supporting the Saratoga Harness Horseperson’s Association (SHHA).
Snowonthepines is a sure thing
Snowonthepines, the unbeaten 3-year-old Maine-bred pacing filly, was barred from the wagering in just her third start of the year at Bangor Raceway on Wednesday (July 1), a track decision that had little effect on the outcome.
Ervin Hanover leads Pollack’s stakes sextet at Big M
Ervin Hanover helped owner Tom Pollack enjoy a “dream year” in 2025, and after beginning this season with consecutive wins in Canada, the multiple award-winning pacer heads to the Meadowlands this weekend looking to continue the magic.
Gillespie, Knox Services hoping to continue success in Next Generation races
Grove City, OH – Ronnie Gillespie knows what it takes to get colt trotters to the winner’s circle in the annual Next Generation races. He’s won that division as both driver and…
Brandon Blvd elevated to top spot in Dave Little’s Road to the Meadowlands Pace presented by Genova Burns LLC
East Rutherford, NJ – With Odds On Mr Mamba opting to stay home and Beau Jangles recovering from a lung infection, Brandon Blvd was elevated to the top spot in the final…