With the 101st Hambletonian (G1) three weeks away and preceded by Adios Day at The Meadows on Saturday (July 25) the positions of the Grand Circuit standings are shifting.
Author: by Judy Davis-Wilson for the Grand Circuit
Al Papi, Odds On Mr Mamba lead Adios field
Post positions have been determined for Saturday’s 60th edition of the Grade 1 $420,500 Delvin Miller Adios Pace for the Orchids, presented by 1/ST BET, at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.
Reins of Hope Auction raises over $50,000 for Saratoga fire victims
The Reins of Hope 2026 online charity auction concluded on July 21 after an extraordinary outpouring of generosity from the horse racing community, raising more than $50,000 to benefit those affected by the June barn fire in Saratoga.
American Power Moves up to #2 in Ken Warkentin’s Road to the Winning Key Farms Hambletonian Week 12
American Power moves to #2 off his record setting all-age track record of 1:50 @ Vernon Downs in last week’s Zweig Memorial. Big Ranger moves to #4 after his romp in 1:51.4 at Scioto Downs after a 35-day layoff and Nix Nacken moves to #7 after a strong third (1:50.2) in the Zweig Memorial.
Dandy’s Freedom takes headline at Running Aces on Tuesday night
Dandy’s Freedom posted the fastest mile of the night at Running Aces on Tuesday (July 21) with a 1:51.3 tally by three lengths in one of the co-featured $12,750 Open Handicap II pacing events.
Tymal Kryptonite equals Clearfield’s trot track record
The Greenshoe sophomore gelding Tymal Kryptonite trotted the half-mile Clearfield (PA) half-mile oval in 2:01.2 on Monday afternoon (July 20), equaling the fastest trotting mile ever at this fairgrounds oval located two hours northeast of Pittsburgh.
HarnessRacing.com Show Thursday previews G1 Delvin Miller Adios
The HarnessRacing.com Show, presented by the Standardbred Horse Sales Company, on Thursday (July 23) at 5 p.m. (EDT) will preview this Saturday’s (July 25) Grade 1 $420,000 Delvin Miller Adios, presented by 1ST/BET.
Burke is high on Antognoni S and “Kody” in the Spirit of Massachusetts Trot
Hall of Fame trainer Ron Burke has already won two G2 Spirit of Massachusetts Trots with It’s Academic, but he’ll be looking to add a third on the strength of a powerful pair of starters he will bring to Plainridge Park on Sunday (July 19) for this year’s $300,000 edition of the Spirit.
Local preschoolers visit Chris Ryder Stable
On Wednesday (June 15) a group of local preschool children experienced the thrilling world of equestrian sports firsthand during a special interactive educational day hosted by the Chris Ryder Stable at Winners International Farms.
Apex Remains #1 in Week 11 of Ken Warkentin’s Road to the Winning Key Farm Hambletonian
Apex still #1 off his Stanley Dancer Memorial win on July 11 with Diabolic Hill holding steady at #2. Both American Power and It Could Be Worse move up this week after second place finishes in their Dancer Divisions.