Two divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes for 2-year-old pacing colts and gelding helped kick off a full week of harness racing action at the 207th year of the Skowhegan State Fair, with a particular divisional leader cushioning his point total at the historic venue.
Author: by Chris Tully, for the Maine Sire Stakes
Sizzling swagger from When Urhot Urhot at Skowhegan
Hunch players found a profitable way to beat the heat at the Skowhegan State Fair, hitting the jackpot early in the program when the aptly named When Urhot Urhot (2:00.1-$13) scorched to his second career victory over what has become his apparent favorite racing venue.
List of Mares Bred reports due soon
Stallion owners are reminded that the List of Mares Bred (LOMB) are coming due.
FFA Trot at Rock Springs (OH) carried over to Friday
The FFA Trot at the Meigs County Fair (Rock Springs) did not fill for Thursday. The race has been carried over to Friday.
Sweet Rose’ picks up second BSS win at Northfield
Sweet Rose’ picked up her second Buckeye Stallion Series win of the season on Monday (Aug. 11) as MGM Northfield Park hosted four $20,000 divisions of the fourth leg for 3-year-old filly trotters.
Joyce, Main post wins in Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series
The Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series visited the Attica Fair in Attica, Ohio, on Wednesday (Aug. 6) and the Miami County Fair in Troy, Ohio, on Monday (Aug. 11).
Northville Downs racing begins new chapter
Northville Downs is set to open its 2025 race meet at the Barry Expo Center in Hastings, Mich., on Tuesday (Aug. 12) with a first post time of 1 p.m. (EDT).
Limited Sun Stakes Saturday clubhouse reservations available
Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen’s Association are pleased to announce that a limited number of reservations will be available for Pacer’s Clubhouse dining on Saturday (Aug. 16) for the Sun Stakes Saturday card.
Trio of horses look to stay perfect in BSS at Scioto
Three freshman filly trotters — Hangtighthoney L, Joyofmylife As, and Judy’s Moni — are looking to stay perfect in the Buckeye Stallion Series this season as Eldorado Scioto Downs hosts five $20,000 divisions in the third leg on Tuesday (Aug. 12).