The top-level pacers took the spotlight at Running Aces on Tuesday night (May 19) and provided fans with a thrilling three-way battle to the wire, which put the photo finish camera to the test in the $15,000 Open Handicap.
Author: by Darin Gagne, for Running Aces Casino, Hotel and Racetrack
McAssey – Swift duo win three at Saratoga
Trainer Jaymes McAssey is seeking his first career training title at Saratoga Casino Hotel and on Tuesday afternoon (May 29), the meet’s leading conditioner added three wins to his bulky 2026 tally.
Alvin Warrington Stafford, 82, dies
Alvin Warrington Stafford passed away on May 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
IHHA lobbying for Illinois racino in Decatur
Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association Executive Director Tony Somone is in Springfield, IL with lobbyists attempting to convince members of the Illinois House of Representatives to pass a bill by the end of their current session to allow for a racino in Decatur, IL, according to a story by Neil Milbert in Harness Racing Update.
ARCI considers “Emergency Protective Orders”
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.”
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).