Hambletonian elimination winner Big Ranger made a big move in the Week 8 Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll released Wednesday (Aug. 5).
Author: by Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager
Hambletonian hopeful Inexpressable looks to make noise
It has been 10 years since Marion Marauder became the last horse to capture the Trotting Triple Crown. This weekend at the Meadowlands, Inexpressable will take another step toward trying to become the next.
Documentary showcases Hambletonian ‘Glory’
The “100th Anniversary of the Hambletonian: The Road to Glory,” a documentary presented by the Hambletonian Society that chronicles America’s Trotting Classic from 2000 through 2025, will air on CBS Sports Network on Sunday (Aug. 2) at 3 p.m. (EDT).
Ohio Selected Jug Sale catalog download available
This year’s Ohio Selected Jug Yearling Sale takes place Friday, Sept. 18, and the catalog is now available for download from the Ohio Harness Horse Breeders website
Maine’s glamour boys light up Bangor Fair
Maine’s glamour boys rolled back into the Queen City on Thursday (July 30) for the fair meet at Bangor Raceway.
Churchill Downs Inc. announces strategic realignment to focus on racing
BloodHorse.com on Thursday (July 30) reported that Churchill Downs Inc. plans to sell nine wholly owned casinos “as it plans to move forward by leaning into its horse racing and pari-mutuel properties.”
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Saturday, Aug. 1
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Saturday (Aug. 1).
Fragment, Knoxville to meet in NYSS at Monticello
The Glamour Division of the New York Sire Stakes – 3-year-old male pacers – visits Monticello Raceway on Monday (Aug. 3).
Hall and Gerard double up at Bangor State Fair
Maine’s agricultural fairground circuit kicked off its two-month late-summer run on Thursday (July 30), hosting its first pari-mutuel harness racing session of the 2026 season with a well-received nine-race card at Bangor State Fair’s historic Bass Park.
OHHA to livestream races from 26 fairs in August
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) will showcase 49 race cards via livestreaming from 26 Ohio county and independent fairs during the month of August.