Saturday’s card at Woodbine Mohawk Park produced total wagering of more than C$5.7 million that is the second-highest handle in history for a Pepsi North America Cup program. The total was up 25 percent over the 2024 handle of nearly C$4.6 million and bested the 2020 handle of some C$5.6 million that was the previous second best. Handle of C$6,317,624 for the 2022 NA Cup card still holds the event handle record.
Month: June 2025
Fire damages barn at Illinois State Fairgrounds, all horses escape to safety
A story by Steven Spearie in The State Journal-Register in Springfield, IL reported that while a fire on Sunday evening (June 15) damaged a barn housing horses from trainer Mike Brink, all of those horses were rescued unharmed.
Mallar, Tetrick/DiDomenico hot in Philly baby races
Trainer Polie Mallar continued on a roll with his 2-year-old pacers during the Tuesday morning session at Harrah’s Philadelphia, with three of his pupils winning (perhaps picking up on the fiery form of stablemate Ken Hanover), but even hotter was the combination of driver Tim Tetrick and trainer Scott DiDomenico, who linked up for victories with five first-time starters spread across the divisions.
Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll begins Wednesday
The first Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll of 2025 will be released Wednesday (June 18).
Campbell uses Wise Thinking for milestone USHDC win at Oak Grove
Some folks begin to reach their prime a “bit” later than others. Just ask Don Campbell.
Meadowlands handicapping contest this Friday
The Meadowlands’ sixth handicapping contest of the year takes place this Friday (June 20). Players must register and check in at the Clubhouse Lobby by 6:20 p.m. (EDT).
Thomas Cleveland Long, 81, dies
Tom Long, longtime New England horseman, died on Wednesday (June 4) after a courageous battle with glioblastoma.
Fashion Frenzie matches track and Canadian record
Fashion Frenzie became the co-fastest trotter in Canadian harness racing history on Monday night at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Michigan-sired champs return to Croswell (Mich.) Fair
A trio of 2024 Michigan champions make their sophomore debuts on Tuesday’s (June 17) 12-race Michigan-Sired Colt Stakes program at the Croswell Fair, the first stop on the 2025 Michigan fair harness racing circuit.
Women Layer Ups the Score in Sire Stakes at Oak Grove
The Sweet Lou gelding Women Layer kept his unbeaten record this season intact with another down-the-road performance in the lone $50,000 Kentucky Sire Stakes (KYSS) third-preliminary dash for 4-year-old pacing horses and geldings on Monday afternoon (June 16) at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel.