Vernon Downs is set to begin its 73rd anniversary of racing on Saturday, April 18. Post time for Opening Night is 5:05 p.m. and features a t-shirt giveaway after the third race.
Author: by John Horne, for Vernon Downs
Ma Isabelle & Kazio DK win in John Brennan Trotting Series
The second round of the John Brennan Trotting Series was featured on Wednesday (April 8) at MGM Yonkers Raceway, and the winners of the two $30,000 divisions were Ma Isabelle and Kazio DK.
Abbey D wins 3rd straight at Miami Valley
Abbey D made it three in a row on Wednesday night (April 8) at Miami Valley by taking the featured $32,000 Open II.
Face The Shadows leaves little doubt at Buffalo
Face The Shadows ($3.72) didn’t leave a shadow of a doubt in the $15,500 Open Pace for the fillies and mares at Buffalo Raceway as she took early command and never looked back in registering a 2-1/4 length victory over Elegant Woman A in a seasonal best of 1:56.1 over the fast track.
DSBF 2 YO payment due April 15
A $300 payment is due April 15, 2026 for any Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund eligible 2-year-old.
April happenings at the Meadowlands Racetrack
Racing takes place at the Meadowlands Racetrack every Friday and Saturday night with a 6:35 p.m. post.
Philly draws for Friday’s 2026 Opening Day
The 2026 harness racing season begins at Harrah’s Philadelphia this Friday afternoon (April 10), with a first post of 12:25 p.m., and the fields for the inaugural racing card of the year were put together on Tuesday (April 7).
Trotter JM Vangogh dies
It is with sadness that we share the passing of the legendary JM VANGOGH this week. His career accomplishments rank alongside any horse of his era. He was purchased for only $4,500 as a yearling by Paul Chambers and John Mello. He went on to earn $2 Million U.S.
Horsemen’s hockey tournament set for April 26
Organizers of the annual Horsemen’s Hockey Tournament are pleased to announce that the 2026 tournament will take place on Sunday, April 26 at the Cambridge Sports Park.
Buffalo $15,000 Pick-5 guaranteed pool Wednesday
With no one hitting the Pick-5 over the last two live racing programs at Buffalo Raceway, the track has announced it will have a guaranteed pool of $15,000 for the Pick-5, which begins in the second race on Wednesday (April 8).