Hunch players found a profitable way to beat the heat at the Skowhegan State Fair, hitting the jackpot early in the program when the aptly named When Urhot Urhot (2:00.1-$13) scorched to his second career victory over what has become his apparent favorite racing venue.
Month: August 2025
List of Mares Bred reports due soon
Stallion owners are reminded that the List of Mares Bred (LOMB) are coming due.
FFA Trot at Rock Springs (OH) carried over to Friday
The FFA Trot at the Meigs County Fair (Rock Springs) did not fill for Thursday. The race has been carried over to Friday.
Sweet Rose’ picks up second BSS win at Northfield
Sweet Rose’ picked up her second Buckeye Stallion Series win of the season on Monday (Aug. 11) as MGM Northfield Park hosted four $20,000 divisions of the fourth leg for 3-year-old filly trotters.
Joyce, Main post wins in Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series
The Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series visited the Attica Fair in Attica, Ohio, on Wednesday (Aug. 6) and the Miami County Fair in Troy, Ohio, on Monday (Aug. 11).
Northville Downs racing begins new chapter
Northville Downs is set to open its 2025 race meet at the Barry Expo Center in Hastings, Mich., on Tuesday (Aug. 12) with a first post time of 1 p.m. (EDT).
Limited Sun Stakes Saturday clubhouse reservations available
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. 16) for the Sun Stakes Saturday card.
August Hoof Beats: 100 Years of Hambletonian History
The August issue of Hoof Beats is dedicated to the rich legacy of America’s Trotting Classic, the Hambletonian Stakes.
Hoof Beats: Front-Row Seat
I have always been an avid reader. When I first became enamored with harness racing, I eagerly awaited the Harness Horse, Horseman and Fair World and Hoof Beats, and I read them cover to cover.