The Reins of Hope 2026 online charity auction concluded on July 21 after an extraordinary outpouring of generosity from the horse racing community, raising more than $50,000 to benefit those affected by the June barn fire in Saratoga.
American Power Moves up to #2 in Ken Warkentin’s Road to the Winning Key Farms Hambletonian Week 12
American Power moves to #2 off his record setting all-age track record of 1:50 @ Vernon Downs in last week’s Zweig Memorial. Big Ranger moves to #4 after his romp in 1:51.4 at Scioto Downs after a 35-day layoff and Nix Nacken moves to #7 after a strong third (1:50.2) in the Zweig Memorial.
Dandy’s Freedom takes headline at Running Aces on Tuesday night
Dandy’s Freedom posted the fastest mile of the night at Running Aces on Tuesday (July 21) with a 1:51.3 tally by three lengths in one of the co-featured $12,750 Open Handicap II pacing events.
Tymal Kryptonite equals Clearfield’s trot track record
The Greenshoe sophomore gelding Tymal Kryptonite trotted the half-mile Clearfield (PA) half-mile oval in 2:01.2 on Monday afternoon (July 20), equaling the fastest trotting mile ever at this fairgrounds oval located two hours northeast of Pittsburgh.
Harness Elite to bet $1 Million on Harness Racing
Harness Elite, together with its partners and team members, are proud to announce the Million Dollar Betting Challenge, wagering $1 million USD on harness racing over a period of approximately 60 days, beginning on July 22.
Brian Sears a winner in return to sulky wars
Hall of Fame horseman Brian Sears, driving in a purse race for the first time in 32 months, was victorious with Celebrity Hunter in a $16,000 two-year-old male trot on Tuesday (July 21) afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
Sharp Seven & Who Dares Wins Sire Stakes at Saratoga Casino Hotel
New York Sire Stakes action took center stage on Tuesday (July 21) afternoon as 3-year-old trotting fillies invaded Saratoga Casino Hotel. There were two divisions of the $82,500+ Sire Stakes races for sophomore trotters which saw Sharp Seven (Chapter Seven) and Who Dares Wins (Chapter Seven) score front-running victories.
Delanie Roland Named 2026 Jerome L. Hauck Scholarship Recipient by Harness Horsemen International
Harness Horsemen International (HHI) is proud to announce that Delanie Roland of Sioux Center, IA, has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the annual $4,000 Jerome L. Hauck Scholarship. This prestigious award recognizes an outstanding student who demonstrates a strong commitment to harness racing, academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement.
Qualifiers scheduled at Illinois State Fairgrounds
Weather permitting, qualifiers will be held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield on Friday (July 24). Entries may be made online, or by calling Mark Brown at 217.299.0721 from 9:00-10:00 AM on Thursday (July 23). Please make sure Coggins and EHV’s are current; updated info can be sent to Mark at the above number.
Diva Ek back for revenge in MGM Yonkers International Trot
Along the lines of “if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again” is Diva Ek. The runner-up in the 2025 MGM Yonkers International Trot has accepted an invitation to this year’s Grade 1 event on Sept. 12 at MGM Yonkers Raceway.