Joseph R. “Sonny” Krystofolski passed away on January 16, 2026.
Author: from Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen 's Association
Rum N Raisins wins again in Pocono Series Finale
The Custard The Dragon gelding Rum N Raisins, a winner of two of his three Game Of Claims Pacing Series preliminaries and claimed out of all three, continued his winning ways Saturday (March 7) in the $35,000 GOC Series Championship, richest race of the young campaign at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, while posting a new lifetime mark of 1:51. Rum N Raisins also changed hands for the fourth straight time, as he was haltered for $30,000 out of the final, but owner Caldwell Mamia Racing LLC and trainer Cory Stratton will take Saturday’s $17,500 first money as “consolation” for losing the horse after one week.
Tritton doubles up on IWD at the Big M
On a night just for the ladies, it was Meadowlands regular Lauren Tritton who stood in front of the class, driving the winners of both dashes that featured fields comprised of female drivers as The Big M celebrated International Women’s Day on a foggy Saturday (March 7) night.
Claiming Series underway at Miami Valley Gaming
Four divisions of an eliminator $6,500 claiming series kicked off tonight, with the top five finishers of each division advancing on to next week.
Pocono the stage for 1:53.2 win by Turn The Page N
After racing at Monticello, Yonkers, and Saratoga already in 2026, Turn The Page N was on the road again on Monday (March 2) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, taking the big end of the purse in the $27,500 fast-class handicap pace for mares.
Rocknroll Runa A wins featured pace at Saratoga Casino Hotel
On Saturday (Feb. 28), Larry Stalbaum’s stable saw one of its members win the Open Pace for the third time on the young season at Saratoga Casino Hotel. Stalbaum’s Blazing Home N prevailed in the featured race for pacers twice early in the month and on Saturday, his Rocknroll Runa A scored as the 8-5 second-choice in the $16,500 Open.
Stellar Yankee takes second straight feature at Big M
In an exciting feature highlighted by a cutthroat battle for front-end supremacy, Stellar Yankee took his time and came from the back of the pack to record a thrilling off-the-pace victory, registering a second straight win in the $19,000 claiming handicap for pacers in for price tag of no less than $40,000 and no more than $60,000 Saturday (Feb. 28) night at The Meadowlands.
Five and Dune Buggy take co-features at Miami Valley
Appropriately named Five, and Dune Buggy, each picked up their fifth lifetime win by taking separate divisions of Monday nights (Feb. 23) co-featured $17,000 N/w 6 condition claimer.
Frisco Bay N takes Open Pace on Saturday at Saratoga Casino Hotel
Frisco Bay N has had a feast or famine start to his 2026 campaign at Saratoga Casino Hotel. The Jackie Greene trainee pulled off a big-time upset in the season’s first Open Pace of the year contested early in the month.
Sunday Early Close For the Meadowlands Due to Winter Storm
Due to the forecasted winter weather for Sunday, February 22, the Meadowlands Racetrack, FanDuel Sportsbook and Winners Bayonne will close early at 6 p.m.