On Saturday (Feb. 28), Larry Stalbaum’s stable saw one of its members win the Open Pace for the third time on the young season at Saratoga Casino Hotel. Stalbaum’s Blazing Home N prevailed in the featured race for pacers twice early in the month and on Saturday, his Rocknroll Runa A scored as the 8-5 second-choice in the $16,500 Open.
Stellar Yankee takes second straight feature at Big M
In an exciting feature highlighted by a cutthroat battle for front-end supremacy, Stellar Yankee took his time and came from the back of the pack to record a thrilling off-the-pace victory, registering a second straight win in the $19,000 claiming handicap for pacers in for price tag of no less than $40,000 and no more than $60,000 Saturday (Feb. 28) night at The Meadowlands.
Lou Hill streaks to 1:49.2 win at Pocono
You don’t often see the words “Pocono Downs,” “February” and “1:49.2” in the same sentence; then again, you seldom can find the first two concepts and “57 degrees” in one sentence, either.
STA Board to meet Friday, March 6 in Columbus
The Standardbred Transition Alliance will hold its Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors on Friday, March 6, 2026, from noon to 2 p.m.
Hawthorne files for Chapter 11 reorganization
On Friday (Feb. 27), the Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association met with representatives from Hawthorne Race Course, where we learned that they would be filing for Chapter 11 reorganization bankruptcy.
Pick-5, PK 8 carryovers await Saturday Big M punters
When the first race heads to the starting gate Saturday night (Feb. 28) at The Meadowlands, there figures to be some serious green in the 20-cent Pick-5 pool.
Famous Father upsets, Buzzsaw Russ stays sharp at Harrah’s Hoosier Park
Prior to the Friday (Feb. 27) night card being cut short after the evening’s sixth race due to technical difficulties, Harrah’s Hoosier Park contested a pair of $22,000 Opens with Famous Father delivering a shocker in the Open Trot, while Buzzsaw Russ stayed hot as the heavy favorite in the Open Pace.
Woodbine submits bid to host Hambletonian at Woodbine Mohawk Park
Woodbine Entertainment on Friday (Feb. 27) announced it has formally submitted a bid to host the prestigious Hambletonian at Woodbine Mohawk Park beginning in 2027.
Calabrese, Beltrami victorious in Yonkers NAADA trots
John Calabrese and Tony Beltrami both reeled in the competition to bag wins in the pair of $13,100 North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA) trots at MGM Yonkers Raceway on Thursday night (Feb. 26).
FAS Rulings for Friday, February 27, 2026
View Fines and Suspensions for the week of February 27, 2026 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the…