Filly Loua Dipa and supplemental entries Odds On Mr Mamba and No Waitlist were among 15 horses entered Wednesday (July 15) for the Grade 1 Delvin Miller Adios Pace for the Orchids, presented by 1/ST BET, at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.
Author: Dan Leary
Hawthorne sold at auction on Tuesday to non-racing developer
Daily Racing Form has reported that Hawthorne Race Course was sold at auction on Tuesday (July 14) to the stalking-horse bid of $90 million from a non-racing developer after no other bids matching or surpassing it were submitted.
SIPSummer promotion for off-track Standardbreds
he U.S. Trotting Association has announced a SIPSummer program to encourage Standardbred Incentive Program (SIP) enrollees to enter their placings for the current show season. Those who submit a horse show placing or at least five miles (total) of trail riding will be entered into a drawing for special SIP swag.
Freshman trotters in Buckeye Stallion Series at Scioto Downs
Buckeye Stallion series action for freshmen dominated the Tuesday (July 14) card at Eldorado Scioto Downs. Driver Anthony MacDonald and trainer Jason McGinnis teamed up to win three of the 12 divisions (seven for fillies and five divisions for colts), each going for $20,000.
Homicide Hunter will lead post parade for the Spirit of Massachusetts Trot
On Sunday, July 19, Plainridge Park will once again host their signature stakes, the G2 $300,000 Spirit of Massachusetts Trot and G3 $150,000 Clara Barton Distaff Pace, when the Grand Circuit rolls into town.
W. Ken Wood, 82, dies
W. Ken Wood of Denton, MD, passed away on Saturday after a lengthy illness. He was 82 years old.
USTA launches webpage to assist industry in utilizing the Equine Health & Wellness Database
In an effort to help the industry understand and better utilize the Equine Health & Wellness Database, on Monday (July 13), the United States Trotting Association launched a new web page with information and explanations on how to use it.
Second quarter 2026 U.S. harness racing economic indicators show increases vs. 2025
All harness racing economic indicators including total wagering, per race and betting interest averages, as well as purses distributed showed increases during the second quarter of 2026 from April 1 through June 30 compared to the same timeframe in 2025.
Intense rain forces Philly to cancel after three races
On Thursday (July 9), rain started before the scheduled 15-race card at Harrah’s Philadelphia so after three races over a “sloppy” surface as the rain intensified and local weather radar showed no relief in sight, the remaining 12 races were cancelled.
Ontario’s Standardbred industry receives additional funding of more than $14 million
Ontario Racing is excited to announce that it is immediately contributing additional funding of more than $14 million to the Ontario Standardbred horse racing industry as part of the Ontario government’s plan to increase support to protect agriculture and rural jobs across the province.