For the second time in as many starts at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, Dame Good Time, a 5-year-old gelded trotter by Chapter Seven, put in a free-for-all-caliber mile, following up on his 1:50.2 world record-equaling clocking with a strong 1:51 victory on Tuesday (June 23).
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Kazio DK goes lifetime best in Plainridge trot
After leading the race from start to finish, Kazio DK captured his first victory at Plainridge Park by winning the featured $27,500 Open Handicap Trot in a career-best clocking.
Purse increase implemented at Hoosier Park
Beginning on Friday (June 26), Harrah’s Hoosier Park horsepeople will see a purse increase go into effect on races for non-winners of a given amount of money in their last four starts, the third purse increase instituted for the 2026 racing season.
For Once Inmy Life yet to be beaten at Plainridge
For the fourth time in as many starts at Plainridge Park, For Once Inmy Life won the Massachusetts harness racing venue’s $27,500 Open for male pacers on Thursday (June 18), and each victory he achieved was in gate-to-wire fashion by open lengths.
Ari Ferrari J motors through wind for Philly triumph
On a day with a strong stretch headwind (the average last quarter was over a second slower than the average third quarter), millionaire Ari Ferrari J both started and finished strongly to win Thursday’s (June 18) $16,000 fast-class handicap trot at Harrah’s Philadelphia in 1:52.
Red Mile to host qualifiers July 1
The Red Mile will host qualifying races on Wednesday, July 1, with first post at noon (EDT).
Rising trotters capture Pocono features
A pair of $15,500 trotting events for horses looking to ascend the class ladder was featured at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania as the local betting racing week concluded on Tuesday (June 16).
Muskateer Hanover repeats in Oak Grove Open
Wayne Oke trainee Muskateer Hanover returned to the top class where he won three weeks ago and reclaimed his crown with a 1:51.1 victory in the $30,000 Open Handicap Pace on Tuesday afternoon (June 16) at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel.
Unbeaten Real Horrorshow makes sophomore debut Wednesday
Following an undefeated rookie campaign, Real Horrorshow makes his seasonal bow in one of two $15,000-plus Maine Sire Stakes divisions for 3-year-old male pacers on Wednesday (June 17) at Bangor Raceway.
$14k Pick-6 carryover Wed. at Northfield
On the strength of a multi-day carryover worth $14,290, Northfield Park will have a $50,000 estimated pool in Wednesday’s (June 17) 50-cent Pick-6 pool.