The U.S. Trotting Association’s annual Hambletonian Contenders’ video series, presented by the Hambletonian Society and Winbak Farm, is scheduled to be posted on USTrotting social media throughout this week from Monday (Aug. 3) through Friday (Aug. 7).
Author: from the USTA Communications Department
Running Aces smashes handle record on Sunday
Running Aces had a record setting night on Sunday (Aug. 2) as bettors wagered a total of $654,779 on the 12-race program at the Minnesota five-eighths mile oval. The previous handle record at Running Aces was $414,945 set back in 2022.
Cash Money Twenty dazzles in Dan Patch FFA at Running Aces
The Sunday night (August 2) harness racing program at Running Aces featured the 2026 Dan Patch FFA final, which offered a compact but very talented field of five pacers going into battle for the $50,000 event in a race that provided fans with a spectacular contest from start to finish.
Hambletonian and Oaks draws Tuesday at Chateau Grande
Head for the Chateau Grande in East Brunswick, NJ, on Tuesday (Aug. 4), and catch a special event on the harness racing calendar when the post position draws for the $1-million Hambletonian and $500,000 Hambletonian Oaks are conducted, and while you are there, enjoy some great food.
Hunterton Farm welcomes Market Share, It’s My Show
Hunterton Farm has welcomed two new members to its retirement community of accomplished equines. Market Share 5,1:502f ($3,792,101) and It’s My Show p,3, 1:46.4 ($1,541,620) recently arrived at the Paris, KY farm.
Edward Charles “Ted” Andrews, 86, dies
It is with sadness that the family of Ted Andrews announces his peaceful passing on July 22, 2026, in Alberton, PEI.
NYSGC seeks Buffalo Raceway, Batavia Downs Racing Inspectors
Following is information about employment opportunities for Racing Inspectors that are currently available at Buffalo Raceway and Batavia Downs.
NYSGC seeks Monticello Raceway Racing Inspectors
Following is information about employment opportunities for Racing Inspectors that are currently available at Monticello Raceway.
Jerry “Buck” Sprinkle, 77, dies
Horseman Jerry “Buck” Sprinkle, 77, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 26. Mr. Sprinkle had suffered a stroke a few days earlier and was hospitalized at the Albert B. Chandler Hospital at the University of Kentucky in Lexington when he died.
Earlier post time, Hambo and Oaks elims on tap at Big M
With just nine days remaining until the 101st edition of the Winning Key Farms Hambletonian, The Meadowlands will continue to make changes designed to make the track experience better for the bettor as well as the horsemen and horsewomen who compete on a consistent basis at The Big M.