The 171st Ohio State Fair comes to a close on Sunday (Aug. 9), but that still gives Ohioans plenty of time to enjoy the fair food, agricultural displays, and a ride on the new Ohio Children’s Carousel, which features a scene from the Little Brown Jug.
Month: August 2026
Two Day Hangover trots Philly filly track record
There were two divisions of 2-year-old trotting fillies racing in second-round Pennsylvania Sire Stakes action on Thursday afternoon (Aug. 6) at Harrah’s Philadelphia. The two winners shared an amazing number of similarities: trainer Marcus Melander, driver Dexter Dunn, sire Captain Corey, being laid off for 23 days, favoritism, lowering their lifetime bests, staying undefeated, and setting a track record for their group.
One More Bet wins Vernon feature
One More Bet (Jimmy Whittemore, $3.54) captured the $7,500 featured fillies and mares pace at Vernon Downs on Thursday (Aug. 6).
Pepper Wow throws hot mile at Plainridge
Pepper Wow turned a first-over move into a career best-tying effort as he won the $20,000 trotting feature at Plainridge Park on Thursday (Aug. 6).
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Saturday, Aug. 8
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Saturday (Aug. 8).
Powwow back for more in 2026 MGM Yonkers International Trot
The MGM Yonkers International Trot welcomes its third participant as Norway’s Powwow joins the field for the Grade 1 event scheduled for September 12 at MGM Yonkers Raceway.
Hambo Day at the Big M bring out the game’s best
Hambletonian Day (Saturday, Aug. 8) is upon us, and, as usual, the 16-race card at The Meadowlands is packed with the game’s biggest stars.
Last call for Winner’s Circle Speed Sale entries
Fowlerville, MI – Consignors are reminded that entries for the 2026 Winner’s Circle Speed Sale are due postmarked or submitted online by Monday, Aug. 10.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Friday, Aug. 7
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Friday (Aug. 7).
A sweet win for Suge at Bangor State Fair
Suge (pronounced like the first syllable of “Sugar”) surged down Victory Lane at the Bangor State Fair on Wednesday (Aug. 5), earning her first win since joining the Michelle Lefebvre stable and delivering the first win as an owner for Lefebvre’s 17-year-old son, Landon Biggar.