It is almost unheard of that a 2-year-old colt, regardless of gait, making his first pari-mutuel start with only one baby race under his belt would set a new track record. Well Bailey J, did just that this afternoon (July 20) at Monticello Raceway setting a new track record of 1:56.2, smashing the former record of 1:58 which was set in the middle of August, seven years ago.
Author: by Shawn Wiles for Monticello Raceway
Home Talent Stakes Conditions
The information posted in the 2026 0HHA staking guide for The Home Talent Colt Stakes racing conditions is incorrect. Please refer to the 2026 Huff’s Guide
French 3-year-old — Europe’s fastest this year in 1:51.4
Nebraska de Ginier, a three-year-old French gelding, is now Europe’s fastest three-year-old after winning the Prix Henri Cravoisier over the mile at Enghien in Paris in 1:51.4 — improving both the race record and the French record for 3-year-olds of 1:52.1, set by Lovino Bello in 2024.
No Small Wonder is kind of a big thing
When the Pine Tree State-bred freshmen pacing fillies arrived at Cumberland on Saturday (July 18) 13-race card for two $15,000-plus divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes for distaff sidesteppers, fans may not have known that they were watching the formative starts of the state’s next Standardbred stars. But that changed quickly when the first division hit the racetrack.
3-year-old colt trotters in BSS action at Scioto Downs
Just before the four $100,000 Grade 3 events at Eldorado Scioto Downs on Saturday, storms rolled through the area, but after nearly an hour long postponement, the races did not disappoint with some exciting finishes.
$7,369 Hi-5 carryover Sunday night at Northfield Park
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.
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.