It was a good day at the office for trainer Dakota Jackson, who saw two of his students win races at Batavia Downs and fortuitously, both occurred in the co-featured $13,500 Opens on Sunday (Aug. 9) afternoon.
Author: by Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs
Topsham Fair kicks off 172nd season on Sunday
Tack trunks and stable hands are on the move once again this week as Maine’s legendary parimutuel fairground circuit makes its second stop of the 2026 season when the 172nd edition of the Topsham Fair swings open its gates on Sunday (Aug. 9).
Don’ttruckwithme, Party Up Headline OSS Action in Third Leg for Freshman Pacers
Don’ttruckwithme and Party Up are 3-for-3 in the Ohio Sires Stakes this season following victories in the third leg for freshman pacers at Northfield Park Racino on Saturday (Aug. 8).
Idao de Tillard in a class of his own again in France
Idao de Tillard, with Clement Duvaldestin in the sulky, was the heavy favorite in the mile race Criterium de Vitesse de Basse-Normandie at the track in Argentan and won with ease.
Mister Squeeze, Winmebak and Gray big winners at Batavia
A pair of $9,500 conditioned/optional claiming races were featured at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Aug. 8) night and both wins were achieved with off the pace efforts.
Blackhawk Zette wins Open Trot at Tioga
Blackhawk Zette (Ridge Warren) captures the $14,500 Open Trot at Tioga Downs on Saturday (Aug. 8).
Kane Memorial Pace to be held on August 22
The $50,000 Kane Memorial Pace will be held on Saturday, August 22, at Batavia Downs. The race will be for Non-Winners of $100,000 in 2026, with the field consisting of the eight highest money earners in 2026.
Primo Uomo snares Open Pace at Vernon
Primo Uomo (Dylan Huckabone-Miller) takes the $8,500 Open Pace at Vernon Downs on Saturday (August 8).
Humble A (Chris Long) was first to the quarter in :26.1. He flew to the half in :54.1. He maintained the lead to three quarters in 1:22.1.
Favorites in Pocono features; Bombers also strike Saturday
Favorites won the three featured races at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Hambletonian Saturday (Aug. 8) afternoon – but after that, mutuel mayhem was more the order of the day.
Miami County Fair post time changed
Post Time For the races at the Miami County Fair in Troy, OH, on August 18, 2026 has been changed to 6:30 p.m.