Due to the extreme heat, racing at MGM Yonkers Raceway has been canceled for Thursday (July 2).
Author: from the SOA of NY
Charlotte Elise vying for another upset win in Ohio Sires Stakes
Expectations were low for sophomore filly trotter Charlotte Elise in the third leg of the Ohio Sires Stakes. Despite drawing the rail, she went off as a 43-1 longshot. Even some of her connections were skeptical that a win was within reach.
Loua Dipa takes over at top of Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll
Loua Dipa took over the No. 1 spot in the Week 3 edition of the Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll released Wednesday as previous leader Odds On Mr Mamba dropped to second following his first loss of the season.
Plainridge cancels racing for Thursday
Due to the forecasted extreme heat that is expected to soar over 100-degrees, racing at Plainridge Park has been canceled for Thursday (July 2) for the health and safety of our horses, horsemen and horsewomen.
Post time changes for Northfield Park
Due to excessive heat, Northfield Park’s post time on Wednesday night (July 1) will be moved back to 6:30 p.m. (EDT).
Field set for single Meadowlands Pace elim
Thirteen 3-year-old pacers entered the Meadowlands Pace, making one elimination necessary on Saturday (July 4).
Andrew McCarthy rolls a seven at Philly qualifiers
Driver Andrew McCarthy had a pretty good week on Tuesday morning (June 30) at Harrah’s Philadelphia, winning seven races, including half of the 12 qualifiers devoted to 2-year-olds.
PHRC appoints acting directors for Standardbred, Thoroughbred bureaus
The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission at its Tuesday (June 30) meeting approved an order naming acting directors of its Standardbred and Thoroughbred bureaus.
Harold Coder, 76, dies
Harold A. Coder, 76, of Cardington, Ohio, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Riverside Hospital.
SOA of NY/Yonkers Raceway 2026 John R. Brennan Scholarship winners
Joseph Faraldo, President of the SOA of NY, and Sandra Kaufman, Scholarship Chairperson, would like to thank the nine applicants for applying to the 2026 John R. Brennan scholarship.