The Ake Svanstedt barn sent out three winning sons of Captain Corey in PA-sired third preliminary round stakes action for two-year-old trotting males Monday (Aug. 10) afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Sun, including the colt winners of both divisions of Sire Stakes events contested over a “sloppy” oval.
Grand Circuit/100th Fox Stake to be contested at the Indiana State Fair
Once the premier 2-year-old pace in the country, the 100th edition of the Fox Stake along with other open-to-the-world events will be raced on Wednesday (Aug.12) at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
Odus Bud Davis, 95, dies
Odus Bud Davis, age 95, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 9, 2026. Bud, as he liked to be called, was born on July 25, 1931, to the late Edward and Ruth Davis in Terre Haute. He is survived by his devoted wife, Mary Ellen Phillips Davis, his children, grandchildren and many friends.
Still Rollin N takes new mark in Plainridge Open
Still Rollin N has been a solid competitor against the best pacers at Plainridge Park since the end of May and he capped off those efforts with a stellar win in the featured $25,000 Open Handicap (Aug. 10) pace on the strength of the mile of his life.
Miss Jum Jabber, Requiem Rebound in Kentucky Championship Series
Miss Jum Jabber and Requiem both shipped to The Red Mile from defeats on the Grand Circuit to find the winner’s circle in their respective $80,000 opening-preliminary divisions of the Kentucky Championship Series on Monday afternoon (Aug. 10).
Cowboy Candy Remains Unbeaten
The reigning queen of her division Cowboy Candy remained unbeaten after taking her spilt of $52,500 New York Sire Stake on Monday (Aug. 10) in 1:54.3, one tick off the track record and extended her winning streak to 5.
Limited Sun Stakes Saturday clubhouse reservations available following Aug. 17 draw
Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen’s Association are pleased to announce that a limited number of reservations will be available for Pacer’s Clubhouse dining on Saturday (Aug. 22) for the Sun Stakes Saturday card.
Honesdale (PA) post time 2 p.m. Wednesday
Horsemen racing at the Honesdale (PA) Fairgrounds on Wednesday (Aug. 12), the 2-year-old Sire Stakes day, should be aware that the races will be starting at 2 p.m. (EDT), not the 3 p.m. that has been advertised in other places.
Meadows Monday Memo
Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
Feature races at the Darke County Fair
The Darke County Fair will host the John Robinson Pace on Aug. 26 and the Jim Buchy Trot and the Gene Riegle Pace on Aug. 27.