The action was hot in the featured Filly and Mare open pace and it led to a tricky hi-5 result on Saturday (July 18th). The result creates a $7,369 carryover to the opener on Sunday (July 19th) card.
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Can’ttouchthese Storms To Victory In Hoosier FM Open Pace
Sitting next to last as the $22,000 Filly & Mare Open Pace made its way for home, Can’touchthese uncorked a wicked late rally in the center of the track to storm to victory on Saturday (July 18) at Harrah’s Hoosier Park with regular pilot John De Long aboard for trainer Roger Welch.
Avanti takes Big M Feature
Despite being away from the races for more than two months, Avanti proved ready to go in his first start for trainer Per Engblom, working out a perfect trip on the way to taking the Saturday (July 18) night feature at The Meadowlands, a $15,000 high-end conditioned event for pacers.
Carryover & guaranteed pool in Monday’s early Pick 4 at Yonkers
Yonkers, NY – After a two-day hiatus due to cancelations caused by poor air quality, racing returned to MGM Yonkers Raceway on Friday (July 17). On the program, the early Pick 4…
Empire State Harness Horsemen’s Alliance celebrates siginig of Landmark Sires Stakes eligibility legislation
The Empire State Harness Horsemen’s Alliance (ESHHA) today applauds Governor Kathy Hochul for signing into law A9234B/S9183, a critically important piece of legislation that clarifies Sire Stakes eligibility and secures the future of New York State’s Standardbred breeding industry. By ensuring that all foals sired by stallions registered standing in New York are eligible for the New York Sire Stakes Program regardless of conception location, this law removes previous implementation hurdles and provides a stable foundation for the industry’s continued growth.
July 22 IRB meeting cancelled
The July 22nd IRB meeting has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
Open winners pay premium prices at Plainridge Park
Live longshots who won a trio of top class races at Plainridge Park on Monday (July 13) sent chalk bettors home dismayed as savvy speculators cashed in handsomely.
Dame Frances Rips Track Record in Oak Grove KYSS Final
In just the second start of her career, Erv Miller trainee Dame Frances fired first up on the rim to the last turn and kicked by pacesetter Banana Beach to win the $80,000 Kentucky Sire Stakes (KYSS) final for 2-year-old pacing fillies under wraps in a track-record 1:50.4 mile on Monday (July 13) at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel.
Ocean Downs adjust post times with heat wave pending
Berlin, MD – With the heat wave due to settle over the East Coast in the next few days, Ocean Downs would like to remind all horsemen participating in qualifiers and racing…
Hambo Champ Nordic Catcher S sharp in 2026 bow
Nordic Catcher S did not look like a horse who was coming off a 345-day layoff, as the 2025 Hambletonian winner, who had not raced since that million dollar day, was ready for the $27,500 featured fast-class handicap trot at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Monday (July 13) afternoon, winning in 1:51. The time was only two-fifths of a second off the 13-year-old divisional track and world record of Uncle Peter.