The Du Quoin (IL) Fair has announced that there will be a double draw on Friday (Aug. 28) for racing on Tuesday (Sept. 10 and Wednesday (Sept 2).
Author: from the Du Quoin IL State Fair
OHHA hosting fun events at Scioto Downs on Aug. 28-29
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association is hosting a bevy of fun events for all ages at Eldorado Scioto Downs on Friday and Saturday (Aug. 28-29).
Brady Jenson grabs a six pack of wins on Tuesday at Running Aces
Driver Brady Jenson was on fire again at Running Aces on Tuesday night (Aug. 25) and posted a very impressive night of work for the second straight racing program. The defending Aces champion driver for the past two seasons had a five-win night on Sunday (Aug. 23) and provided fans with an encore performance of six driving wins on the eight-race card on Tuesday.
Two-year-old filly trotters shine at Scioto Downs
Secrets Ilia got back to her winning ways on Tuesday (Aug. 25) in Ohio Sires Stakes action for 2-year-old filly trotters at Eldorado Scioto Downs, setting a new lifetime mark of 1:53.4.
Lauren’s Chapter & My Philomene win in NYSS at Yonkers
Three-year-old trotting fillies were featured in a pair of New York Sire Stakes races on Tuesday night (August 25) at MGM Yonkers Raceway, and the winners were Lauren’s Chapter and My Philomene.
Jackpot Hi-5 Mandatory and $5 Pick-3 added to Mohawk Saturday menu
Woodbine Entertainment announced Tuesday (Aug. 25) a pair of additions of a Jackpot Hi-5 mandatory payout and a $5 Stakes Pick-3 to this Saturday’s stakes-filled card at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Kandy Sweet gets sugar-coated drive to win GLADA at Northfield
Kandy Sweet, getting sweet handling from Ryan Deaton, took top honors in Monday’s Great Lakes Amateur Driving Association feature (GLADA) at Northfield Park.
PA Horse Racing Commission approves $1.72 million marketing fund
The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission at its August 25 meeting approved a $1.72 million marketing and promotional fund allocation for fiscal 2026-27.
Midwest Standardbred Horse Sale catalog available online
The catalog for the second edition of the Midwest Standardbred Horse Sale is now available on our website, www.midweststandardbredhorsesale.com. This year’s sale features 434 select yearlings selling Thursday, October 15 and Friday, October 16 with a start time of 10:00 a.m.
Hambletonian Society partners with Hawk Sports Management on premier harness racing events
The Hambletonian Society, which owns and administers 164 of harness racing’s most prestigious events, has partnered with Don Hawk’s Hawk Sports Management firm to pursue corporate partnerships, brand activations and sponsorships for upcoming events. The agreement covers the $7 million Breeders Crown championship series in 2026 and 2027 and the 2027 Hambletonian Stakes at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana.