Ocean Downs is announcing the addition of an additional race day, Tuesday, Aug. 5, with first race post set for 6:40 p.m. (EDT).
Author: from the Ocean Downs Race Office
White Belly wins Oak Grove USHDC event benefiting 4-H club
The United States Harness Driving Club (USHDC) held a special event at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming on Monday (June 30) honoring the Christian County 4-H Club with White Belly accomplishing a rare “last-to-first” victory for owner-trainer-driver Cassidy Whitton.
July starts with a bang at The Meadowlands
The Meadowlands Racetrack kicks off July with Fan Appreciation Night on Saturday (July 5). From 6 to 11 p.m., fans can grab $1 hot dogs, pretzels, popcorn, soda, and $2 draft beer at the Café, on the Victory Terrace, and in the Backyard. Guests are encouraged to stay after the races for the free fireworks display.
Meadowlands Pace draws 10; no elims necessary
Entries for the 2025 Meadowlands Pace, sponsored by Fashion Farms, were taken this morning and when the box closed at 9 a.m. exactly 10 3-year-old pacing colts had been declared.
Record performance leads Maryland Sire Stakes action at Ocean Downs
A thrilling night of stakes action lit up the track at Ocean Downs on Monday (June 30) as the Maryland Sire Stakes program presented preliminary leg No. 1 for 3-year-old colts and geldings. With top-tier trotters and pacers featured in races one, two, and five, the evening was filled with speed, determination, and a historic performance that set the tone for the summer series.
OHHA to livestream Tuesday’s post-position draw for Next Generation Races at Scioto
The live draw is scheduled to take place between the second and third races of Tuesday’s 15-race card at Scioto at approximately 6:15 p.m. (EDT). The stream will be available on the OHHA Facebook and YouTube pages.
Emoticon Legacy, Maryland among seven in Zweig
Emoticon Legacy, who in his most recent start won the Goodtimes Stakes at Woodbine Mohawk Park with the fastest mile ever by a 3-year-old trotter in Canada, will meet returning Dan Patch and O’Brien awards winner Maryland on Thursday in the $320,000 Grade 2 Dr. Harry M. Zweig Memorial at Vernon Downs.
Harrington driver changes time for Governor’s Day
Per the Presiding Judge, all driver changes for the Governor’s Day card, July 17, at Harrington Raceway will be due by 3 p.m. Monday afternoon, July 14.
Qualifiers at Illinois State Fairgrounds on Thursday
Weather permitting, qualifiers will be held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield on Thursday (July 3). Post time will be 11 a.m.
Woodford County (KY) Fair Info
Attention all horsemen, if you plan on shipping into The Red Mile for Saturday’s fair races at Highbramble Park, you must have the following paperwork in hand: Coggins within 1 year; EHV within 6 months; Health paper within the last 72 hours. No faxes or phone pictures will be accepted.