On an unprecedented Saturday (July 11) for Standardbred speed in northeast Pennsylvania, Dandy Ideal equaled the world record for a 4-year-old pacing gelding on a five-eighths-mile track by way of a 1:47.2 win in the $27,500 top fast-class pace at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
Author: from PHHA Pocono
Idao de Tillard fastest French trotter of all time
Two-time Prix d’Amérique winner Idao de Tillard, driven for the first time by Theo Duvaldestin, was an easy winner of the one-mile Prix de Washington on Saturday (July 11) at the Enghien track in Paris in 1:49.2 — the fastest time in which any trotter has ever won a race in France.
Youngsters shine Friday at Cumberland
With their seasonal hopes on the line, the Maine faithful sent this year’s group of freshmen sidesteppers out onto Cumberland Raceway on Friday (July 10) for three $14,000 divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes for 2-year-old pacing colts and geldings.
Nevis Peak, Top Reacher win NJSS dashes
Nevis Peak and Top Reacher were two good-looking winners at the Meadowlands on Friday night (July 10), when the mile oval carded a dozen first-leg New Jersey Sire Stakes events for 2-year-olds of each sex and gait on the program.
Another Mile Again, Mr Bear cruise to INSS victories
Another Mile Again, driven by Trace Tetrick for trainer Ron Burke, won with ease in his $66,000 Indiana Sires Stakes for 2-year-old pacing colts and geldings on Friday (July 10) at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. Following suit, Mr Bear continued his flying start to his career with an impressive outing for the team of Marcus and Erv Miller.
Soft Shot wins Tioga distaff
Soft Shot (Kyle Swift) captured the $14,500 Fillies & Mares Open Pace at Tioga Downs on Friday (July 10).
Price Control scores in ’26 debut at Plainridge
Coming off a career year in 2025, Price Control made his first start of 2026 a winning one in the featured $22,000 pace at Plainridge Park on Thursday (July 9).
Maine freshmen highlight Cumberland weekend
Three $14,000 Maine Sire Stakes divisions for 2-year-old pacing colts and geldings bolster Friday’s (July 10) 13-race card at Cumberland Raceway, with the freshmen sidesteppers all making their first pari-mutuel starts.
July Hoof Beats: Class of 2026
The July issue of Hoof Beats shares the stories of this year’s Harness Racing Hall of Fame inductees, who received the sport’s highest honor on July 5, in Campbell Hall, N.Y.
Hoof Beats: Helping Our Horses
ver the last several years, conversations surrounding equine welfare and racing safety have increasingly moved from a general discussion to actual measurable expectations. Regulators, industry organizations, racetracks, horsepeople, veterinarians and the public are all asking similar questions: What information is being collected? What trends are being identified? And how is the racing industry using that information to improve the safety and long-term welfare of our horses?