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.
Author: by Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager
‘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.
No elims necessary for Yonkers Trot, Messenger Stakes
Eliminations were not required for either the MGM Yonkers Trot or the MGM Grand Messenger Stakes, the opening leg of the Trotting and Pacing Triple Crowns for 3-year-old colts and geldings, respectively.
Batavia Downs: Stall applications available
Stall applications for the upcoming 2026 race meet at Batavia Downs are now available online at bataviadownsgaming.com.