In July 2025, the California Sires Stakes (CSSSC) refunded payments for foals nominated for the program due to uncertainty in harness racing. Racing at Fresno Fairgrounds will start in December 2026, backed by a two-year Watch and Wager contract through April 2028.
Author: from the California Standardbred Sires Stakes Committee
Supplements to Canadian Pacing Derby and Milton Stakes
Woodbine Mohawk Park received three supplements to upcoming open stakes events ahead of today’s (August 24) deadline. The Canadian Pacing Derby (Gr. 1) received two supplements, Best Chip and Ayeaye Captain Deo, while the Milton Stakes (Gr. 2) for pacing mares received a supplement entry for Francent N.
Gio Cash seeks clear sailing in 2026 International Trot
Trainer Daniel Wäjersten will have strength in numbers in his quest to win the $1,000,000 MGM Yonkers International Trot this year after he accepted an invitation to the Grade 1 event for Gio Cash. The 7-year-old joins his stablemate Mellby Jinx as the latest horse to become part of the Sept. 12 worldwide event at MGM Yonkers Raceway.
Hanover Shoe Farms yearling video for Aug. 31 sale available
Videos for the Hanover Shoe Farms yearlings selling Monday, August 31 on Preferred Equine Online are now available at www.hanoverpa.com/yearlings.php.
Buckeye Classic Yearling Sale Oct. 13 in Springfield, OH
The Hoosier Classic Sale Company will be conducting the 2026 Buckeye Classic Yearling Sale on October 13 at the Champions Center Expo in Springfield, OH.
Model Good Looks turns heads again as Jenson bags five winners at Aces
Trotting filly Model Good Looks posted a dominating performance for her third consecutive win in the $17,500 Minnesota-sired sophomore filly trot as part of a banner five-win night for her trainer/driver Brady Jenson on Sunday (Aug. 23) at Running Aces.
USTA Roadster Classic in Louisville
The 2026 World’s Championship Horse Show kicked off Saturday (Aug. 22) during the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville. Eliminations for the USTA Roadster Classic will be held on Monday morning (August 24), with the final slated for Thursday evening (Aug. 27). The World’s Championship Horse Show is one of the most well-known Saddlebred shows in the world.
John P. Barrow, 86, dies
Western New York horseman John Barrow passed away on July 25, 2026 at age 86, after a lengthy illness.
Boyd wins four including Open Trot at Tioga
Driver Braxten Boyd added another grand slam to his great season including a win with Super Duper Cooper in the $15,500 Open Trot at Tioga Downs on Saturday (Aug. 22).
Twisted Destiny convincingly wins Batavia’s $50,000 Kane Memorial
The outcome never seemed to be in doubt for the fleet-footed 4-year-old, Twisted Destiny, who commanded the pace throughout the race to win the $50,000 Robert J. Kane Memorial Pace in impressive fashion.