Racing regulators from across North America who are members of the ARCI met Thursday (May 14) to consider a new aggressive approach being utilized in Oklahoma to safeguard horses utilizing “Emergency Protective Orders.”
Author: from the Association of Racing Commissioners International
Beau Jangles, the unbeaten son of Cattlewash-Mrs Major Hill remains No. 1 in Dave Little’s Road to the Meadowlands Pace Top 10 Week 3
Beau Jangles, the defending Dan Patch and O’Brien Horse of the Year, opened up his sophomore season last Saturday (May 9) with an easy win in his Ontario SBOA elimination, and, according to his trainer Dr. Ian Moore, should be even better for this Saturday’s (May 16) final. The unbeaten son of Cattlewash-Mrs Major Hill remains No. 1 in Dave Little’s Road to the Meadowlands Pace weekly Top 10 poll.
Cumberland Preakness headlines special post time
With the second jewel of the Thoroughbred Triple Crown on tap for Saturday (May 16), Cumberland Raceway will host its own $7,000 Cumberland Preakness with a field of seven going behind the gate in race 10 over a special distance of 10 furlongs.
Etienne (Steve) Desomer, 89, dies
Longtime California horseman, Steve Desomer passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 after a brief illness. Steve a well-respected horseman with the California community, along with his wife, Vickie (Dunn) were the first inductees into the California Harness Hall of Fame in 2005.
Cutler telecast to kick off FOX Sports Big M season
Harness racing fans who don’t live within driving distance of The Meadowlands can get a taste of being right there in the middle of the action this Saturday (May 16) night when the TV teams at The Big M and the New York Racing Association (NYRA) join forces for a sixth consecutive year to bring big-time Standardbred stakes into living rooms coast-to-coast on the networks of FOX Sports.
Pandy’s Meadowlands picks for Friday, May 15
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Friday (May 15).
Clary stable lights the board at Bangor Raceway
While the large and powerful stables often garner the major headlines, reality dictates that it’s the smaller “Mom and Pop” outfits that provide the backbone to the cards, that in turn drives the handle, upon which racetracks rely.
Bako, Franco victorious in Monticello NAADA Trots
Scott Bako ripped from off the speed for an upset while Rey Franco held the front for every step to take their respective divisions of the North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA) Trot at Monticello Raceway on Wednesday (May 13).
Four Hambo hopefuls entered in the Bunker Hill Trot at Plainridge Saturday
lainridge Park will host the Grand Circuit once again on Saturday (May 16) when a field of eight will line up behind the gate for the G3 $100,000 Battle of Bunker Hill Trot. Half of that field comprises four colts with aspirations of starting in the G1 $1 million Hambletonian on August 8 at The Meadowlands.
Oak Grove Racing Lasix Notice – Saturday, May 16
As a reminder, Lasix administration on the Saturday, May 16 race card will only apply to horses competing in Race 4 and Race 6.