Six $16,000-plus divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes for 2- and 3-year old trotters rolled around the Windsor Fair oval on Friday (Aug. 29) kicking off the long weekend of Pine Tree State harness racing on the popular agricultural fair circuit.
Author: by Chris Tully, for the Maine Sire Stakes
Morrill, Smith sweep Friday features at Batavia Downs
A pair of mid-level conditioned trots valued at $11,100 each were the featured events at Batavia Downs on Friday (Aug. 29) night and both winners were connections of the driver/trainer team of Jim Morrill Jr. and Sam Smith.
Elista Hanover displays ‘Girl Power’ at Big M
After finishing fifth on Hambletonian Day in the Dr. John Steele Memorial as the 6-5 favorite, Elista Hanover had lost some of the shine she had acquired after winning her prior two outings, the E.T. Gerry Jr. Hambletonian Maturity and Miss Versatility.
OHHA to Live Stream Races from Stark and Hancock County Fairs
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) will continue its 2025 Ohio county fair racing season with live-streaming coverage from the Stark County and Hancock County fairs on Wednesday and Thursday (Aug. 27-28).
Switzer sweeps Maine freshman colt paces at Windsor
A pair of $17,000 divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes for 2-year-old pacing colts and geldings went postward on Monday (Aug. 25) at Windsor, with both sides of the win spectrum on display.
Richard “Ricky” Murphy, 65, dies
Richard L. “Ricky” Murphy, Dover, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 22, 2025 at his home, he was 65. Ricky was born in Milford, DE to the late, Sarah L. and Lewis C. Murphy Sr.
Tons of college football action this weekend at the Meadowlands
This weekend is the official kick-off of the college football season and the Meadowlands Racetrack and the FanDuel Sportsbook are the best places to watch and wager on all the action.
Consignor comments for upcoming Goshen Yearling Sale
The 2025 Goshen Yearling Sale will be held at noon on Monday (Sept. 15) at the Mark Ford Training Center in Middletown, NY and the roster of yearlings being offered this year are currently being examined by many interested parties in person, on video and in the catalog.
Mohawk to host Family Community Day this Saturday
Woodbine Mohawk Park is set kick-off the 2025 Breeders Crown Charity Challenge and lead up to harness racing’s year-end championship with a free Family Community Day this Saturday (Aug. 30)
Sharp Seven looks tough in NYSS at Batavia Downs Wednesday
Batavia Downs will host the New York Sire Stakes once again on Wednesday (Aug. 27) evening when a full field of nine 2-year-old trotting fillies will line up for the $112,100 purse in a race that has a heavy favorite going in.