As the new week began, Maine’s harness racing fairground circuit transitioned from Topsham to Skowhegan, but despite the change in venue a couple of constants remain; a mare named Juneparker keeps winning races, and a driver named Kevin Switzer Jr. remains the hottest commodity in all of New England.
Month: August 2025
Lallah Cummings, 80, dies
Lallah Cummings, 80, of Hamburg, N.Y., passed away on Aug. 7 after a lengthy illness.
Girl Power at Big M opened to include 6-year-old trotting mares
The Meadowlands is announcing that the new race for trotting mares named “Girl Power” scheduled for Friday, August 29 is being adjusted to include mares that are 6 years of age.
Mr Penner sets Pocono track record in PASS
The rapid development that a classy 2-year-old can make was illustrated on Sunday night at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, where there was $195,778 of third-round preliminary action in both Sire Stakes and Stallion Series action for freshman trotting males.
Bahama Momma cruises to winner’s circle at Red Mile
On Sunday (Aug. 10) Bahama Momma glided to her third triumph in four starts in the $80,000 second-round leg of the Kentucky Championship Series at The Red Mile.
Sippinonsearoc, Deja Blu highlight Kentucky Championship Series at The Red Mile
On Tuesday (Aug. 12), The Red Mile will conduct a 17-race card with two $80,000 second round legs of the Kentucky Championship Series for 3-year-old male pacers and sophomore filly trotters. The card also includes nearly $200,000 in stakes purses with the Kentucky Commonwealth Series, Kentucky Golden Rod Series and Kentucky Wildcat Series.
Youngsters featured Sunday at Philly
A pair of $12,000 contests, one on each gait, for horses on the ascendancy was featured at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Sunday (August 10) afternoon.
Seven Grand, Titans Mischief get NYSS wins at Tioga
Tioga Downs played host for two divisions of the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for 2-year-old trotting colts & geldings on Sunday (August 10).
Guarantees announced for Sun Stakes Saturday at Pocono
Pocono is happy to announce that in conjunction with the USTA Strategic wagering program the following guaranteed pools will be available on Sun Stakes Saturday (August 16), first post time 2:30 p.m.
Speed show continues at Scioto Downs
The Saturday night speed show continued at Eldorado Scioto Downs on Aug. 9 when Women Layer cruised to victory in the $26,000 Open Pace, setting a new track record for 4-year-old geldings of 1:47.3.