When the wings of the starting gate folded in the second of two $15,000-plus Maine Sire Stakes divisions for 3-year-old male pacers on Wednesday (June 17) at Bangor Raceway, it looked like it was going to be another 1-9 shot going wire-to-wire. However, that scenario changed dramatically.
Author: by Chris Tully, for the Maine Sire Stakes
Schwartz, Keppler victorious in NAADA trots
Alan Schwartz and Scott Keppler both registered pillar-to-post wins in their respective $8,500 divisions of the North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA) trots at Monticello Raceway on Wednesday (June 17).
Burke Brigade dominates Gaitway freshman qualifiers
Ron Burke-trained horses won eight of the 13 qualifiers for 2-year-olds on Wednesday (June 17) at Gaitway Farm, which hosted its second of three weekly sessions for freshman pacers and trotters.
‘Mamba’ lands at No. 1 in first Top 10 poll of season
Odds On Mr Mamba, fresh off his win in this past weekend’s Pepsi North America Cup, found himself first again when the Week 1 edition of the 2026 Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll was released on Wednesday (June 17).
OHHA hosting Burgers & Babies event at Scioto Downs
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association is hosting a Burgers & Babies event on Monday, June 22, at Eldorado Scioto Downs.
Freshmen continue to impress at Harrah’s Philly
The 2-year-olds returned to Harrah’s Philadelphia 15 races strong for a Tuesday (June 16) qualifier section.
‘Mamba,’ ‘Beau,’ & ‘Brandon’ showdown pushes NA Cup race record handle
Odds On Mr Mamba’s thrilling victory in the 43rd Pepsi North America Cup (G1) highlighted a tremendous 2026 event at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Whitton, White Belly team up for USHDC win at Oak Grove
As the United States Harness Driving Club prepares for three important donations over the coming weeks, the show continued as Cassidy Whitton teamed up with White Belly and scored in the USHDC feature at Oak Grove Racing & Gaming on Monday (June 15).
Bitcoin King fastest BSS winner at Northfield
Bitcoin King added a second Buckeye Stallion Series victory to his 2026 ledger on Monday (June 15) as Northfield Park Racino hosted four $20,000 divisions of the third leg for sophomore male trotters.
Racing canceled Tuesday at Saratoga
Live racing has been canceled Tuesday (June 16) at Saratoga Casino Hotel.