Maine’s fabled agricultural fair season kicks off on Thursday (July 20) as harness racing will be featured, with pari-mutuel wagering, at historic Bass Park with post time slated for 6 p.m. (EDT).
Author: by Mike Sweeney, for the Bangor State Fair
Sheridan swoops to victory in Monticello NAADA Trot
Yogi Sheridan overcame a shuffle with 7-5 favorite Shake N Bake to win the lone $8,500 dash of the North American Amateur Drivers Association Trot at Monticello Raceway on Wednesday (July 29).
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Friday, July 31
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Friday (July 31).
Standardbred Transition Alliance awards $100,000 in grants
The Standardbred Transition Alliance (STA) has completed its annual accreditation process with the issuance of $100,000 in STA grant awards going to six organizations that have met, or exceeded, the core standards before successfully passing through a rigorous committee review process.
Maryland Sire Stakes Champions crowned at Ocean Downs
Four new Maryland Sire Stakes champions were crowned Wednesday evening (July 29) at Ocean Downs as the state’s top 3-year-old pacers and trotters competed for $100,000 finals in front of an enthusiastic crowd.
Northfield moves Saturday post to 5 p.m. for 20-race card
On Saturday night (Aug.1), Northfield Park will feature the special Summit County Fair race card with 20 live races on tap. With the added races, first post has been moved up to 5 p.m.
Quartet of Indiana Sire Stakes contested Wednesday at Hoosier
Indiana Sire Stakes dominated the proceedings on Wednesday (July 29) at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, with a pair of divisions for both the rookie pacing colts and sophomore trotting fillies.
Ohio State Fair on tap at Scioto Downs, with OHHA TV and tix giveway
Lots of activities, aimed at kids and families, are on tap for Saturday (Aug. 1) at Eldorado Scioto Downs to create a fair environment as the Ohio State Fair Races head to the track for the weekend.
Overnight series added to Hoosier Dan Patch undercard
Harrrah’s Hoosier Park has unveiled the conditions for a wide array of Overnight Series, which will serve as the undercard to the Grade 1 $300,000 Dan Patch Stakes presented by Indiana Standardbred Breed Development on Friday, Aug. 14.
USTA Rule Book App updated for iPhone and Android
The latest version of the U.S. Trotting Association Rule Book app is now available for both Apple iPhone and Android devices. Users are encouraged to update the app through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.