Driver Joey Putnam frequented the winner’s circle on the Monday (June 8) card at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel, winning five races including the undercard feature and one of the two $20,000 races for Kentucky Sire Stakes (KYSS) eligibles.
Author: from Oak Grove Racing Publicity
Kinnder Thinktwice, Game of Claims in Pocono Sportlight
Youthful veteran driver Ridge Warren had to think twice while driving Kinnder Thinktwice in the $16,000 fast-class featured trot at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Monday (June 8). He made a good decision both times, and Kinnder Thinktwice got home first in 1:54.2.
Mrs. Cheese leads Monti grand slam at Plainridge Park
After finishing second three consecutive times since coming to Plainridge Park, Mrs. Cheese was not to be denied on Monday (June 8) as she won the $22,000 Distaff Pacing feature with a career-best effort.
Defending champs headline 2026 Michigan fair opener
All four of last year’s Michigan Sire Stakes 2-year-old champions will be in action Tuesday (June 9) as the 2026 Michigan fair harness racing circuit kicks off with an 11-race Michigan-Sired Colt Stakes program at the Croswell fairgrounds, in Sanilac County, just north of Port Huron.
Media Credentials: 43rd Pepsi North America Cup
The Pepsi North America Cup at Woodbine Mohawk Park is set to take place this Saturday night (June 13).
Ghetto Boy is movin’ on up at Cumberland
Ghetto Boy made quick work of his last assignment on Saturday (June 6) at Cumberland Raceway, taking the $5,800 featured NW3500 Trot in a seasonal best equaling 1:59.3.
Touchedbythesea, Time Has Come Win at Northfield, Now 2-for-2 in BSS
Northfield Park Racino hosted five $20,000 divisions each of the second leg of the Buckeye Stallion Series for sophomore colt pacers and trotters on Saturday (June 6). Touchedbythesea and Time Has Come both scored victories, giving them a 2-for-2 start in the BSS.
Virgil Morgan Jr notches 8,000th training victory
Virgil Morgan, Jr. got lifetime training win 8,000 Saturday night (June 6) at Eldorado Scioto Downs, but it was a bit of a nail biter to see if he’d get the victory at his home track.
Can’ttouchthese Repeats In Hoosier Mare Open
Can’ttouchthese maintained her winning ways in the $22,000 Filly & Mare Open Pace at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, surging late to repeat in the feature with John De Long driving for trainer Roger Welch on Saturday, June 6.
Voukefalas goes 1:47.1 in Big M’s Exit 16W
Given that earlier in the evening a remarkably strong storm made it necessary to halt racing for 65 minutes, it’s hard to believe that harness racing’s fastest mile of 2026 took place at The Meadowlands Saturday night (June 6).