Oak Grove Racing and Gaming opened their 2026 season in a winning way, actually at their address 777 Winning Way, as a healthy crowd attended the opening festivities.
Author: by John Berry, for USHDC
Bailey wins four at Saratoga on Tuesday
Leon Bailey recorded a driving grand slam on the Tuesday (March 24) card at Saratoga Casino Hotel.
Trotters headline opening day at Cumberland
This year’s first live pari-mutuel harness racing in the state of Maine kicks off this weekend at Cumberland Raceway, just north of Portland.
Illinois Racing Board meeting recap
Representatives of Hawthorne Race Course, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late February, on March 18 told the Illinois Racing Board its priority is to ensure all horsemen are paid as the process moves forward to find a buyer who will maintain racing and build a casino at the racetrack.
Nominations due March 19 for first show in Roadster Series
The first show on the 2026 Roadster Off-Track Series schedule is rapidly approaching, and participants are reminded that horse nominations are due by Thursday (March 19) if they want to show at the Kentucky Spring Premier.
AGCO and OLG approve race dates for four Ontario tracks
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) have approved 2026 race dates for four Ontario racetracks: Woodbine Racetrack, Woodbine Mohawk Park, Fort Erie Race Track and Ajax Downs
Spring Break euthanized due to lameness issues
Winbak Farm is saddened to report the passing of Spring Break, p, 2, 1:57.4h; 3, 1:50.3z ($787,057). Spring Break was euthanized due to unresolvable lameness issues.
Italian 3-year-old – world’s fastest in 2026
At the Agnano track in Naples, the 3-year-old Italian colt, Ice Gio, driven by Antonio di Nardo, won in 1:55.2f, making him the fastest 3-year-old in the world so far in 2026.
Hall of Fame spring family fun craft workshop & egg hunt Saturday, April 4
Bring the kids to the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame, located at 240 Main Street, Goshen, NY on Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 10 – 11 a.m. for a fun-filled family event.
Donald “Skip” Hoovler obituary with arrangements
Donald “Skip” Hoovler of Pataskala, Ohio passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, one week after celebrating his 83rd birthday with his loving family. Born on March 6, 1943, to Donald and Dolores (Moritz) Hoovler, Skip was a proud graduate of Watkins Memorial High School (Class of 1961) and Ohio University (Class of 1965).