The long-running tradition of dachshund racing is returning to Tioga Downs Casino Resort this Labor Day, giving guests a chance to enjoy an afternoon of fun, furry competition during the 10 Standardbred races that are on tap. Post time for live harness racing is 12:30 p.m.
Author: by Andrew Demsky, for Tioga Downs
Mohawk Monday Entry Box remains open
Woodbine Mohawk Park’s Race Office would like to inform trainers that the entry box for this Monday’s (Sept. 7) card will remain open until Friday morning (Sept. 4) at 10:30 a.m.
Ferrara, Skladany look for fourth contest score at Big M
With the four-week break from harness racing at The Meadowlands coming up soon, Leg 9 of the $1,000 Big M Monthly Handicapping Contest takes place this Saturday (Sept. 5) just two weeks since the previous leg, instead of the usual four.
Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series adds races
Due to a demand from lady drivers with trotters, the Van Wert County Fair at Van Wert, OH and the Williams County Fair at Montpelier, OH have added a trotting race to the Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series. The race at Van Wert will take place on Monday (Sept. 7), and the trotters will take the stage at Montpelier on Wednesday (Sept. 16)
Former USTA director Gerald ‘Jerry’ Schweibel, 93, dies
Gerald “Jerry” Schweibel, 93, of Tenafly, NJ, formerly of Williamsville, NY, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026. He was a member of the U.S. Trotting Association Board of Directors representing District 4 for 13 years starting in 1992.
Windsor (ME) Fair cancels Thursday races
Due to inclement weather, the races on Thursday (Sept. 3) at Windsor (ME) Fair have been canceled.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Friday, Sept. 4
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Friday, Sept. 4.
Standardbred Horse Sales Company Yearling Sale Preview available online
Standardbred Horse Sales Company is proud to announce that our 88th Annual Yearling Sale Preview is now available on our website, www.theblackbook.com, including a sortable roster. Pedigrees will be coming soon. Yearling video links will be posted as they are made available.
Bangor Raceway announces lucrative fall series
Bangor Raceway will kick off their upcoming September and October meets with the formation of a new, lucrative pacing series to honor the memory of longtime track executive and industry leader Fred Nichols.
2026 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale catalog now available
The catalog for the 2026 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale is now available on multiple platforms. It may be viewed or downloaded at lexingtonselected.com and on the Equineline Sales Catalog app. The print catalog will be mailed next week.