Due to technical problems at the printer last week, mailing of the May issue of Hoof Beats has been delayed. Mailing has been rescheduled for Monday (May 4).
Author: from the USTA Communications Department
Jimmy Devaux’s sister, Cherie, first female trainer to win Kentucky Derby
On Saturday (May 2), horse racing history was made when Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby for Cherie Devaux, making her the first female trainer to win the Run for the Roses in the 152nd edition of the race.
Dan Noble wins 11 at Northfield Park
Dan Noble won 11 of 15 races Saturday night (May 2) at Northfield Park, including 10 in a row, as he set the track record for most victories on a single card at the Ohio half-mile oval.
Prince Hal Hanover wins G3 Pacey Mindlin to close out Miami Valley meet
The 2026 Miami Valley race meet came to a close on Saturday afternoon (May 2), highlighted by the $100,000 Grade 3 Pacey Mindlin Memorial Invitational and eight divisions, two of each sex/gait, of 3-year-old Ohio Sires Stakes.
‘Punk’ Magic in stretch, takes Dexter Cup at Big M
Magic Punk had a superb season at 2 for trainer Ake Svanstedt, winning half of his eight starts as well as finishing second to division standouts Apex and Ardonne in the Peter Haughton and William Wellwood, respectively.
Sweet Valley wins opening night feature at Tioga
Sweet Valley (Mike Merton) charged late to capture the $11,000 featured trot at Tioga Downs on Saturday (May 2).
Merrow captures Open Pace at Vernon
Merrow (Chris Long) charged late to take the $8,500 Open Pace at Vernon Downs on Saturday (May 2).
Allard wins five Saturday at Philly
Simon Allard solidified his second-place ranking (behind Tim Tetrick) in the Harrah’s Philadelphia driver standings, posting five victories on the Kentucky Derby Saturday afternoon (May 2) card at the southeast Pennsylvania oval, including both of the features.
Joemikiyoursfine cheers Pocono backers with feature win
The Always B Miki gelding Joemikiyoursofine worked out a pocket trip, then cleared up the inside and had enough kick to catch favored Federer, who had taken a short stretch lead after an uncovered trip, to capture the $20,000 fast-class feature in 1:50.4 on Kentucky Derby Saturday afternoon (May 2) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
Brandon Blvd an easy winner in the Paul Revere Pace at Plainridge
Brandon Blvd (Downbytheseaside-Alexis Faith) made his first start of 2026 a winning one after cruising to an impressive victory in the G3 $100,000 Paul Revere Pace at Plainridge Park on Saturday (May 2) afternoon.