Maine’s 2-year-old filly pacers made their annual visit to the Topsham Fair on Thursday (Aug. 13) with freshmen pacing sensation No Small Wonder taking her fourth stakes win in a row.
Author: by Chris Tully, for Maine Sire Stakes
Big M to race Saturday night only
It figures that after a Hambletonian Day (Saturday, Aug. 8) of racing that was pulse pounding and breathtaking – not to mention record breaking – that The Meadowlands would ease up on the throttle some the week after.
Star Speaker wins a squeaker at the Topsham (ME) Fair
The margin of victory was minuscule as Star Speaker survived the close scrutiny of the photo-finish camera to post his 32nd career victory on Wednesday (Aug. 12) at the Topsham (ME) Fair.
Make It Right Stakes and track record in MSF at Ocean Downs
The Maryland Standardbred Race Fund program produced a night to remember Wednesday (Aug. 12) at Ocean Downs, and it was Make It Right who provided the biggest moment of the evening.
Hoosier cancels Wednesday racing, carryover to Thursday
Due to immense rainfall and flash flooding in the area, Harrah’s Hoosier Park has canceled live racing on Wednesday (Aug. 12). Racing will resume on Thursday (Aug. 13 with a 14-race program set to get underway at 5:30 p.m.
Maryland mares bred list due Sept. 1
Horsemen in the State of Maryland that stood a stud for the 2026 breeding season shall submit a copy of the U.S. Trotting Association Mares Bred report to the Advisory Committee Administrator not later than Sept. 1.
Declarations for Sun Stakes Day at Pocono due Monday (Aug. 17)
Horsemen with Grand Circuit-caliber 3-year-olds and free-for-allers of both gaits are reminded that the draw will be held THIS COMING MONDAY (Aug. 17) for Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania’s annual highlight of the campaign, SUN STAKES SATURDAY, which will be contested on Saturday, Aug. 22, with a 2:30 p.m. first post.
Inclement weather alters Ohio Fair Racing schedule
The recent storms and ongoing inclement weather have resulted in the cancellation and rescheduling of harness racing at multiple Ohio fairs at Champaign County in Urbana and at the Attica Independent Fair.
Cash Money Twenty was as good as gold again at Running Aces
The 2026 Dan Patch FFA winner Cash Money Twenty delivered a big command performance for his fans and backers on Tuesday night (Aug. 11) at Running Aces in the $16,000 Open Handicap pace feature.
Hanover to sell yearlings online again in 2026
Hanover Shoe Farms is proud to present 21 yearlings to be sold Aug. 31, 2026 on the Preferred Equine Online platform.