Two $15,000-plus divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes for 3-year-old pacing colts and geldings highlight the Saturday (June 27) card at Cumberland Raceway with the formerly unbeaten Real Horrorshow looking to avenge his only lifetime loss.
USTA adds new abbreviations to charts and program pages
The U.S. Trotting Association has added three new chart comment abbreviations to give racing officials the ability to provide more precise detail in documenting incidents during a race while providing greater detail and transparency for participants, handicappers and fans.
Margaret Rousseau, 74, dies
The horse racing world was very saddened to learn that Margaret (Mugsie) Rousseau passed away suddenly at her home in Flint, Michigan, on Thursday, June 18. Her sister, Barb, had coined her unusual nickname when they were kids. Family teased Barb about Bugs in her hair, and with the M initial for Margaret, Barb started calling her Mugs.
Ciuffetelli wires rivals in Yonkers NAADA Trot
Tony Ciuffetelli protected position from the pylon draw with Yucatan Party Man and rejected all challengers to the finish of a 2:01.3 mile for a narrow victory in the lone $13,100 division of the North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA) Trot on Thursday night (June 25) at Yonkers Raceway.
Starstruck Fool and Wild About Me both shine in sophomore action at Aces
The Thursday night (June 25) harness racing program at Running Aces featured Minnesota-sired sophomore pacers going for $45,500 across three divisions and they provided fans with some very exciting action.
Dan D Man Can continues to impress in INSS at Hoosier
Closing quickly down the stretch, Dan D Man Can driven by Atlee Bender for trainer Erv Miller continued his hot streak winning the third leg of the $97,000 Indiana Sire Stakes 3-Year-Old Colts and Geldings Trot at Hoosier Park on Thursday (June 25) to remain perfect on the year.
FAS Rulings for Friday, June, 26, 2026
View Fines and Suspensions for the week of June 26, 2026 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the…
Bartlett seeks Triple Crown sweep at Yonkers on Friday
To no surprise, Bartlett will pilot the favorite Spencer Hanover in the $250,000 Grade 2 MGM Yonkers Trot, as well as a horse that could be favored in the $200,000 Grade 2 MGM Grand Messenger, Fragment.
Miki And Minnie breaks Plainridge track record
On a day that saw a total of three track records fall, two-time Dan Patch Award winner Miki And Minnie stopped the clock in 1:49.1 in Thursday’s (June 25) $27,500 Distaff Open at Plainridge Park and establish a new standard for 4-year-old pacing mares at the Massachusetts harness racing venue.
Fillies contest Currier & Ives splits
Hollywood Casino at The Meadows’ Thursday afternoon (June 25) card was highlighted by two Currier & Ives 3-year-old filly trot races and three Pop-Up Series divisions later to keep the crowd’s attention.