New York Sire Stakes 2-year-old pacing fillies invaded Batavia Downs on Thursday (Aug. 14) evening to vie for $110,000 in purse money in two divisions, and both winners did it in gate-to-wire fashion.
Author: by Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs
Burke Brigade dominant in Philly PASS
Ron Burke achieved his 16,000th career training victory earlier this week, and based on the action at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Thursday afternoon (Aug. 14), he seems to want to get to 17,000 in the shortest amount of time possible.
Letsgotoparis, I Stand Alone As lead Scioto BSS
In a loaded second-division field, Letsgotoparis and I Stand Alone As will both vie for their third Buckeye Stallion Series victory of the season as Eldorado Scioto Downs hosts the fourth leg for sophomore colt trotters on Friday (Aug. 15).
OHHA to live stream Darke County (Ohio) Fair races
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) will continue its 2025 Ohio county fair racing season with live-streaming coverage from the three-day Darke County Fair meet, in Greenville, Ohio. The races will be held on Friday and Saturday (Aug. 15-16) and will conclude on Aug. 21.
Yo Tillie looks to continue streak in Delmonica Hanover
Yo Tillie was not eligible to the Hambletonian Oaks earlier this month, but she will meet four horses from that event’s final – including champ Conversano – when she brings an eight-race win streak to Saturday’s (Aug. 16) $250,000 Grade 1 Delmonica Hanover Stakes, for 3-year-old female trotters, at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
Pacing Derby, Maple Leaf supplements due Monday
Woodbine Mohawk Park’s race office is reminding owners and trainers of the deadline for supplements to the $C540,000 (est.) Canadian Pacing Derby and $C600,000 (est.) Maple Leaf Trot.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Aug. 15
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Friday night (Aug. 15).
Ohio consortium awards scholarships
The Buckeye Fair Racing Consortium has announced its scholarship recipients for 2025.
August Hoof Beats: 100 Years of Hambletonian History
The August issue of Hoof Beats is dedicated to the rich legacy of America’s Trotting Classic, the Hambletonian Stakes.
Hoof Beats: Front-Row Seat
I have always been an avid reader. When I first became enamored with harness racing, I eagerly awaited the Harness Horse, Horseman and Fair World and Hoof Beats, and I read them cover to cover.