The U.S. Trotting Association’s (USTA) 2026-2027 district meeting cycle officially got underway Saturday (Oct. 10) as District 6 directors and constituents gathered at The Red Mile to conduct district business and consider 13 rule change proposals submitted by USTA members and staff.
Al Papi takes Tattersalls; Burke breaches $400 million
Trainer Ron Burke eclipsed another historic milestone when his trainee Al Papi stormed from off the speed to win the $365,000 Grade 2 Tattersalls Pace on closing day Saturday (Oct. 10) at The Red Mile, pushing the conditioner past the $400 million mark in career earnings.
Shenandoah Downs cancels Sunday card
Shenandoah Downs has canceled its Sunday (Oct. 11) card due to forecasted heavy rain moving into the area Saturday night and continuing through Sunday night.
Kountry Plunge, Cowboy Candy set track records in Big Apple finals at Vernon
Vernon Downs played host to four $250,000 Big Apple finals for 2-year-olds on Friday (Oct. 9).
Midwest Standardbred Horse Sale begins Thursday
Plan to attend the second edition of the Midwest Standardbred Horse Sale at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. This year’s sale features 434 select yearlings selling Thursday, Oct. 15, and Friday, Oct. 16, with a start time of 10 a.m. (EDT).
Pink Out 2026 features PA Fair Finals at The Meadows
It was Pink Out 2026 at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows on a beautiful Friday (Oct. 9) autumn evening, featuring a full card of racing that included two Lady Driver races, Corgi races and the eight $25,000 Pennsylvania Fair Finals to crown the 2026 fair “Kings” and “Queens.”
Hayden takes 10th Maine trot at Fryeburg
The final leg of the Maine Sire Stakes for 3-year-old trotters went postward at the famous Fryeburg Fair on Friday (Oct. 9) with two $16,000-plus divisions of the high-stepping action.
Massive Speed in track-record performance at Fryeburg Fair
Driver Andy Harrington expertly worked the throttle of Massive Speed as they zoomed around the Fryeburg Fair oval on Friday (Oct. 9) en route to establishing a new divisional track record for 4-year-old gelding pacers.
Europe’s elite to gather in Italy
A spectacular day of racing is in store Sunday afternoon (Oct. 11) at Vinovo Racecourse outside Turin, Italy.
Indiana Sire Stakes champions crowned at Hoosier Park
Indiana’s very best put on a show as 11 Indiana Sire Stakes champions were crowned as part of Hoosier Champions Night at Harrah’s Hoosier Park on Friday (Oct. 9), with over $2.4 million in purses on the line headlined by the eight $250,000 Super Finals for 2- and 3-year-olds.