Nine qualifying races are carded and ready to roll at First Tracks Cumberland (Maine) on Sunday (March 15). Forty seven horses filled the entry box for the day’s 11:00 a.m. post time, which will be broadcast in its totality on the Racetrack Television Network.
Month: March 2026
Schedule changes at Buffalo Raceway
Buffalo Raceway has announced schedule changes for the rest of the 2026 meet. The track has now added live racing on Friday, March 20 and Friday, March 27 with the normal post of 2:30 p.m. still in effect. Originally, Friday afternoon racing was to begin on April 3. The final race day of the season will now be on Saturday, July 18 with Sunday, July 19 taken off the calendar.
Donald “Skip” Hoovler obituary with arrangements
Donald “Skip” Hoovler of Pataskala, Ohio passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, one week after celebrating his 83rd birthday with his loving family. Born on March 6, 1943, to Donald and Dolores (Moritz) Hoovler, Skip was a proud graduate of Watkins Memorial High School (Class of 1961) and Ohio University (Class of 1965).
‘Boy’ bullies field in Big M feature
With stiff winds in their faces down the backside, the front end wasn’t where you wanted to be Friday night (March 13) at The Meadowlands, but the veteran 7-year-old gelding Bully Boy Hill, despite some anxious moments, was able to go wire-to-wire in the featured TrackMaster 77.5 on the trot.
Drink Up Drink Up repeats in Hoosier Open Trot
Drink Up Drink Up doubled up in the $22,000 Open Trot at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, repeating with a front-end score from the far outside post with Brandon Bates in the bike for trainer Walter Haynes Jr. Friday (March 13).
Harness Horsemen International Concludes Annual Meeting with Industry-Focused Education, Leadership Updates, and Awards
Deerfield Beach, FL — Harness Horsemen International (HHI) successfully concluded its annual meeting February 23 – 27 in Deerfield Beach, bringing together horsemen and industry leaders from across North America for three…
Saturday Training Cancelled at Woodbine Mohawk Park
Woodbine Mohawk Park has cancelled training for Saturday (March 14) due to inclement weather.
Gural’s cautiously optimistic Big M forecast
Jeff Gural has made some moves designed to get the track through the upcoming stakes season with the hopes that down the road, the track can return to the juggernaut it once was.
Pandy’s Meadowlands picks for Saturday, March 14
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Saturday (March 14).
March Hoof Beats: Purple Reign
The March issue of Hoof Beats celebrates David Miller, who became the all-time richest driver in North American harness racing last month after having amassed over $300 million in purse earnings through his illustrious career.