A single field of seven of the best Empire State-bred sophomore trotting fillies will line up for a bounty of $119,700 when the New York Sire Stakes makes its second stop at Batavia Downs on Wednesday, July 29.
Author: by Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs
Melisa “Missy” Blazek, 57, dies
Melisa “Missy” Blazek, 57, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family with love, laughter and “Missy stories.”
Entry box remains open for Saturday at Mohawk
Woodbine Mohawk Park’s Race Office would like to inform all trainers that the entry box for this Saturday’s (August 1) card will remain open until Wednesday morning (July 29) due to a short number of entries.
Running Aces reschedules mandatory Pick-5 payout to Sunday (Aug. 2)
Running Aces will offer a mandatory payout in their 20-cent Pick-5 Jackpot wager on Sunday night (Aug. 2).
Post time change at The Meadowlands
Beginning this Friday (July 31), the Meadowlands Racetrack will have a new post time of 6:20 p.m.
Åke Svanstedt buys three yearlings at a European auction
At Monday’s (July 28) Copenhagen Yearling Sale, Åke Svanstedt bought three yearlings, all of which will be flown to the United States.
Harrah’s Hoosier Park set to host Empire of Hope
Harrah’s Hoosier Park readies to host its ninth annual Empire of Hope event on Saturday (July 25), a day dedicated to raising funds for the Standardbred Transition Alliance and creating awareness for aftercare of the sport’s equine athletes with an evening of family fun activities and giveaways on track.
Faraldo upsets Monticello NAADA Trot
Joe Faraldo grabbed the lead with 32-1 shot My Secret Ability and held firmly to the finish for a 1:58.4 victory in the lone $8,500 division of the North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA) Trot at Monticello Raceway on Wednesday (July 22).
Contest ‘cappers to tackle new betting menu at Big M
For the seventh time this year, patrons who think they have handicapping skills will go at it for $1,000 in cash prizes when Leg 7 of the popular Meadowlands Monthly Handicapping Contest takes place on Friday (July 24) night.
Drivers set for Adios, Adioo Volo
The deadline to make driver changes has passed, and the fields are now set for the Grade 1 Delvin Miller Adios Pace, presented by 1/ST BET, and the Grade 3 Mickey Burke Adioo Volo, to be contested at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows this Saturday, July 25.