Brett Beckwith was in fine form at Plainridge Park on Monday (Aug. 24) afternoon as he won five races on the card, including the featured $25,000 Open Handicap pace with Soho Spectre A, who battled hard from start to finish and dug down deep to come up with a big win.
Blackhawk Zette a photo winner in Pocono feature
Blackhawk Zette grabbed the early lead in Monday’s (Aug. 24) $21,000 featured fast-class trot at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, yielded to onrushing favorite Air Ferrari J in front of the stands to sit in the two-hole behind him, then rallied in the Pocono Pike to catch him by the smallest possible margin in a 1:54 mile.
Governor Mike DeWine selected for Little Brown Jug Wall of Fame
Governor Mike DeWine has been selected as the 41st inductee into the prestigious Little Brown Jug Wall of Fame, an honor presented annually by the Delaware County Fair to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the historic pacing classic and the fairgrounds that host it.
Presidente sails; Odds On Chesapeake equals track record in Kentucky Sire Stakes
Lexington, KY – Presidente delivered on a 3-2 promise in the $80,000 Kentucky Championship Series third preliminary for 2-year-old trotting colts and geldings on Monday (Aug. 24) at The Red Mile, a day that also saw a track record equaled in a non-wagering race before the pari-mutuel card.
Meadows Monday Memo
Following is The Meadows Monday Memo for Aug. 24, 2026
California sires stakes accepting nominations
In July 2025, the California Sires Stakes (CSSSC) refunded payments for foals nominated for the program due to uncertainty in harness racing. Racing at Fresno Fairgrounds will start in December 2026, backed by a two-year Watch and Wager contract through April 2028.
Supplements to Canadian Pacing Derby and Milton Stakes
Woodbine Mohawk Park received three supplements to upcoming open stakes events ahead of today’s (August 24) deadline. The Canadian Pacing Derby (Gr. 1) received two supplements, Best Chip and Ayeaye Captain Deo, while the Milton Stakes (Gr. 2) for pacing mares received a supplement entry for Francent N.
Gio Cash seeks clear sailing in 2026 International Trot
Trainer Daniel Wäjersten will have strength in numbers in his quest to win the $1,000,000 MGM Yonkers International Trot this year after he accepted an invitation to the Grade 1 event for Gio Cash. The 7-year-old joins his stablemate Mellby Jinx as the latest horse to become part of the Sept. 12 worldwide event at MGM Yonkers Raceway.
Hanover Shoe Farms yearling video for Aug. 31 sale available
Videos for the Hanover Shoe Farms yearlings selling Monday, August 31 on Preferred Equine Online are now available at www.hanoverpa.com/yearlings.php.
Buckeye Classic Yearling Sale Oct. 13 in Springfield, OH
The Hoosier Classic Sale Company will be conducting the 2026 Buckeye Classic Yearling Sale on October 13 at the Champions Center Expo in Springfield, OH.