Hey Trixey and driver Luke Hanners took advantage of an off-performance by the heavy favorite, Big Boys Don’t Cry (Tyler Smith), and a break by second choice Twofiftychamp (Trevor Smith) to score a surprising victory in the $15,500 conditioned claiming trot Monday night (Oct. 19) at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway.
Author: by Jay Wolf for Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway
Back Pocket Miki Upsets In Harrington Open
George and Tina Dennis Racing’s Back Pocket Miki ($70.20, Mike Cole) was a 1:52.2 winner in the $22,500 Open Pace Monday (Oct.19) at Harrington Raceway.
Herschberger, Sassinator team for Simpson Victory at Pocono
Driver Mark Herschberger, continuing to make a name for himself by currently sitting third in the win production totals at both Harrah’s Philadelphia and The Meadowlands, showed another sign of his upward turn in recognition during the Monday afternoon card at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania. He was asked by trainer Jim King Jr. to make a cameo appearance at the mountain oval to drive Sassinator in the $84,700 Bret Hanover, the John Simpson Sr. stake for two-year-old pacing males, and he cashed in fully with his only drive by winning in 1:52.2.
Breeders Crown Live Draw Details
The Breeders Crown Charity Challenge (BCCC), presented by Prolific Equine, continues with a horsemen’s golf outing on Tuesday morning (Oct. 20) followed by the Breeders Crown draw party.
Massachusetts Breeder Stakes produce multiple records at Plainridge Park
The third division of Massachusetts Breeder Stakes for 2-year-old participants of both gaits and genders was held at Plainridge Park on Monday (Oct. 19) and multiple pages of several record books were re-written when the dust had settled for the afternoon.
Emma Town Bud wins feature at Vernon
Emma Town Bud (Pierre Bovay) captures the $7,500 featured trot at Vernon Downs on Friday (Oct. 16).
Swedish Starlet N wins Open as Just Givener breaks Plainridge track record
Despite inclement weather and a rain-soaked track, speed was at the forefront over the wet/fast surface at Plainridge Park on Thursday (Oct. 16) afternoon and the top two tilts clearly illustrated that.
Feature winners use engine tactics for Friday Philly success
Luckylady Hanover made her own luck on the front end in the $13,500 distaff pacing feature on Friday (Oct. 16) afternoon at Harrah’s Philadelphia, shaking off persistent pressure and going on to set a lifetime mark in 1:51.1.
Jim Kiesel, 79, dies
Jim M. Kiesel, of Litchfield, Ohio passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at the age of 79.
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 6, 1947 to the late Alfred and Mary Ellen Kiesel of Valley City. He was a Buckeye High School graduate. Jim in his early years worked at Mack Industries and MTD Products, before his final endeavor of having his own stable of standard bred harness race horses. It was life love of horses that inspired him to pursue this direction.
Virginia Breeders’ 2-Year-Old Championship Series Kicks off this Weekend at Shenandoah Downs
Shenandoah Downs will kick off the 29th edition of the Virginia Breeders Championships Series for 2-year-old pacers & trotters of both sexes this weekend. Six prep and elimination races are slated between the two days. A second round of eliminations will be held next weekend in advance of the $400,000 “Day of Champions” card which on October 31 — which will feature $100,000 final legs in all four divisions.