On Monday (Aug. 4), sophomore Pacing Fillies will go behind the gate for their sixth leg of New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) worth $121,800. The race showcases a pair of aces from the Jared Bako barn with The Last Martini and Cowgirl Hanover.
Author: by Savannah Farrell for Monticello Raceway
Rocket Deo dominates Monday at Pocono
Wilkes-Barre, PA – Rocket Deo, one of last season’s top 3-year-old pacing fillies, has continued her fine form into her 4-year-old campaign, with the Captaintreacherous mare winning the $25,000 fast-class pace for…
Vic Zelenskyy, Black Velvet As sparkle at The Red Mile
On Tuesday (July 22), The Red Mile conducted two $35,000 first round legs of the Kentucky Sire Stakes Series for older male and female trotters. Vic Zelenskyy returned from a vacation as a victor and Black Velvet As collected her second consecutive triumph in sire stakes company.
The American Eagle, Dart Guy strike at Pocono
The fastest claiming trotters racing at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania were gathered for two $13,500 handicap events as the local week came to a close Tuesday (July 22).
Rocket Deo hits afterburners, wins at Pocono
The Captaintreacherous mare Rocket Deo left strongest of all in Monday afternoon’s (July 21) $25,000 fast-class distaff pace at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, set the pace to her liking, then blitzed home in :26.4 to win by three lengths in 1:51.2.
Phillip Peavyhouse, 86, dies
Phillip C. Peavyhouse, known affectionately as Phil to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, in South Lyon,at the age of 86. He was born on January 2, 1939, in Jamestown, Tennessee.
Women Layer keeps the win streak alive at The Red Mile
On Monday (July 21) The Red Mile hosted two $35,000 first legs of the Kentucky Sire Stakes for 4-year-olds and older for male and female pacers. Women Layer picked right up where he left off at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming and Hotel. Lou Hill, however, gave him a run for his money while Peace Talks asserted her presence in Lexington.
Tony and Linda Schadel keep winning at Bedford (PA) Fair
The Pennsylvania fair circuit pulled into this borough south and roughly halfway between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg for a two-card fair meet, but wet weather caused the Thursday (July 17) card, to be devoted to 2-year-olds, to have to cancel, the first of the Pennsylvania season. (Jake Hoover is soon due for better luck.)
Crazy Crown takes the feature at Vernon
Crazy Crown (John MacDonald) captured the $6,500 featured trot at Vernon Downs on Friday (July 18).
Valentine Express ties mark in Buffalo Open Trot win
Valentine Express ($7.40) hopped aboard the ‘express’ in Buffalo Raceway $16,000 Open Trot on Friday afternoon (July 18) as he equaled the track record for aged (5+) gelded trotters with a three-length victory over Makes Me Charlie in 1:56.0 over the lightning-fast track. He tied the current mark of 1:56.0 set by Fox Valley Veto (Billy Davis Jr.) on July 20, 2018.