Trainer Jay Hochstetler ventured away from his usual haunt of Harrah’s Hoosier Park, in Anderson, Ind., down to Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel with a loaded trio on the Tuesday (March 31) card that all found the winner’s circle, including stable star Ponda Jet, who took the $30,000 Open Handicap Trot in his 6-year-old bow as the even-money favorite.
Month: March 2026
Theobald wins Miami Valley feature
Theobald used a first-over move to secure victory in Tuesday night’s (March 31) $22,000 featured conditioned trot at Miami Valley Raceway.
Northfield cancels Tues. after four races
Due to ongoing severe thunderstorms and persistent lightning in the area, live racing at MGM Northfield Park was canceled following race 4 on Tuesday (March 31).
Fiftyshadesofblu easy winner in Pocono feature
The Fiftydallarbill gelding Fiftyshadesofblu is now three-for-three for trainer Britney Dillon and Joseph Musser Trust, coming to Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania and overcoming the outside post 8 to win Tuesday’s (March 31) $15,500 featured trot.
Swee’pea upsets in Dover series final; Fruit Snacker repeats
Swee’pea surged late along the pylons and registered an 11-1 upset in the $51,100 Bally’s Dover Late Closer final for Delaware-sired 3-year-old male trotters on Tuesday (March 31) at Bally’s Dover.
Harrington 2026 meet approaching
Harrington Raceway’s 2026 harness racing meet will commence April 13 on a primarily Monday-through-Wednesday schedule (post time 4:30 p.m.).
Pennsylvania commission March meeting recap
Members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly visited Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Monday (March 30) as part of an effort to educate lawmakers on the economic impact horse racing has on the state, as well as the intricacies of a typical race day.
Wednesday racing returns to Harrah’s Hoosier Park
When the calendar turns to April, Harrah’s Hoosier Park will add another day of the week to its racing schedule with Wednesdays added to the rotation beginning on April 1.
Last day for Hoof Beats reader survey and prizes
Tuesday (March 31) is the last day to take part in a Hoof Beats reader survey with a chance to win a $150 Amazon gift card, a free one-year subscription to Hoof Beats, or a USTA swag package.
Spring Blake wins fourth straight at Rosecroft
Johnny Crites Jr.’s Spring Blake rode the pocket behind fast fractions en route to a 1:50.2 win — his fourth in a row — in Monday’s (March 30) $12,000 Open Handicap Pace at Rosecroft Raceway.