The Grand Circuit hosted 17 events over the weekend from Pittsburgh, PA to East Rutherford, NJ.
Author: by Judy Davis-Wilson, for the Grand Circuit
Freshman stars shine at Ocean Downs
A warm summer evening at Ocean Downs set the stage for a thrilling showcase of Maryland’s finest freshman pacing and trotting colts and geldings as part of the Maryland Standardbred Race Fund (MSRF) stakes on Monday (July 28).
Silverstein, Endurance lead the way in Championship events at The Red Mile
Although weather caused an adjustment to post times on Monday (July 28), Kentucky Sire Stakes action is only turning up the heat at The Red Mile. Silverstein and Endurance delivered as the favorites in their respective $80,000 first round legs of the Kentucky Championship Series for freshman male trotters.
New book on 1935 Hambletonian winner Greyhound debuts at 100th Hambletonian
From award-winning author, researcher, and equine professional, Cheryl L. Eriksen comes Greyhound, the most complete biographical portrait of the greatest racehorse history (nearly) forgot.
Watch Hambletonian Post Draw live Tuesday
The post-position draws for the Hambletonian and Hambletonian Oaks will take place Tuesday afternoon (July 29) at Chateau Grande in East Brunswick, NJ.
New Pop-Up Series to start at Mohawk
The Woodbine Mohawk Park race office would like to inform trainers of multiple Pop-Up Series starting over the next week.
OHHA to livestream races from Auglaize County Fair
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) will continue its 2025 Ohio county fair racing season with live-streaming coverage from the Auglaize County Fair in Wapakoneta, OH, on Tuesday and Wednesday (July 29-30).
Freshman trotting fillies steal the show at The Red Mile
Despite racing on an altered scheduled due to extreme weather conditions on Wednesday (July 30) The Red Mile will provide an exceptional 15-race card featuring some of the most beautifully bred freshman filly trotters in the nation.
David Helstowski, 65, dies
David Helstowski, of Hanover, PA, passed away on July 26. A talented horseman and lifelong fan of harness racing, Dave was immersed in the industry from a young age, having grown up at Miller Bottom on Hanover Shoe Farms.
2025 SBOANJ and BCAP scholarships awarded
The recipients have been named for the 2025 scholarships awarded by the Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) and the Backstretch Community Assistance Program (BCAP).