The Hambletonian Society has announced that both the Hambletonian and the Hambletonian Oaks will be conducted with elimination races the week prior to the final, pending the number of entries, as part of the upcoming 2026 Hambletonian Day card.
Author: from The Hambletonian Society
Yonkers adds special qualifying date for Jan. 27
MGM Yonkers Raceway will add an extra night of qualifying races on Tuesday, Jan. 27. The box will close at 3 p.m. (ET) on Friday (Jan. 23).
Powerball brings record price at Prix d’Amerique sale
At the first part of the Prix d’Amerique sale, held Wednesday (Jan. 21) in Deauville, a European sale record was set when the 10-month-old colt Powerball was sold for 300,000 Euros.
Pizzelle captures Miami Valley Open
Pizzelle used a first-over trip to win the featured $32,000 Open II Handicap on Wednesday night’s (Jan. 21) card at Miami Valley Raceway.
Burke Training Center 2026 training roster
Here is the 2026 training roster for the Burke Training Center in Astor, Fla.
DSOA honors outstanding performers from 2025
The Delaware Standardbred Owners Association (DSOA) held its 29th annual Awards Dinner recently in Dover, Del. The event recognized outstanding performers from Bally’s Dover and Harrington Raceway from the past season.
Meadows moves qualifiers to Wednesday
Due to cold temperatures on Tuesday (Jan. 20), qualifying races at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows have been moved to Wednesday (Jan. 21) at 11:30 a.m.
Yonkers seeks starting car driver
MGM Yonkers Raceway is seeking a starting car driver for the ongoing 2026 season.
Gary Del Cameron II, 62, dies
Gary Del Cameron II, 62, of Felton, Del., who was a third-generation horse trainer from the prolific Cameron Family, died Dec. 30, 2025.