The Machine has been a public handicapper with SaratogaBets, BataviaBets, Capital OTB and EmpireCityBets since January 2026, and during that time has provided daily selections and analysis covering NYRA, Keeneland, Santa Anita, as well as New York State harness racing content from Batavia Downs, Yonkers, and Saratoga.
Author: from Alex Savage, Racing Development and Simulcast Manager, Saratoga Casino Hotel
K T Part E has a ball in Aces distaff Open
The Thursday night (May 28) program at Running Aces was packed with featured events and exciting contests and one of the most impressive performances of the night came in the $15,000 Mares Open Handicap Pace.
SBOANJ scholarship applications available
The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey and the Backstretch Community Assistance Program of New Jersey will award scholarships to qualified students who are currently enrolled in or plan to attend a two- or four-year college or university.
Gaitway Farm qualifiers in June
Gaitway Farm will be hosting baby races/qualifiers for three consecutive Wednesdays – June 10, June 17 and June 24. Post time will be 9:30 a.m. (EDT).
Pandy’s Meadowlands picks for Saturday, May 30
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Saturday (May 30).
Danny Handley, 77, dies
Danny D. “Frog” Handley, 77, of Mayfield Heights, Ohio, formerly of Celina, passed away May 15, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic – Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights.
Dexter Dunn ready for return trip to Elitlopp
Dexter Dunn got to experience competing in the Elitlopp in 2023, which makes his return trip to the prestigious invitational trot this weekend at Solvalla Racetrack in Sweden all the more meaningful.
Prince Hal Hanover looks to continue fast start in Saturday’s Graduate
Prince Hal Hanover, the winner of three consecutive starts to begin his campaign this season, will look to keep his streak going Saturday (May 30) against 10 rivals in the C$101,250 opening round of the Graduate Series, for 4-year-old pacers, as the Grand Circuit heads to Ontario’s Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Swing Dancing, Gates wire them in USHDC feature at Oak Grove
Swing Dancing, superbly handled by Adarryl Gates Jr., led every step of the mile in winning the United States Harness Driving Club (USHDC) feature at Oak Grove Racing & Gaming on Monday (May 25).
Archibald ‘Archie’ McNeil, 80, dies
Archibald “Archie” John McNeil, 80, of Westborough passed away peacefully on May 14 in Worcester Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital, with his loving family by his side.