Driver Leon Bailey drove five winners including the co-features at Vernon Downs on Friday (April 24).
Author: by John Horne, for Vernon Downs.
MGM Ursula McIntyre Series prelims are in the books
Coastal Babe N and driver Yannick Gingras went wire-to-wire in 1:52.2 in the first of three $50,000 divisions in the fifth and final preliminary leg of the MGM Ursula McIntyre Series at MGM Yonkers Raceway on Friday night (April 24), assuring the $200,000 added final on May 8 will be a matchup of two impressive New Zealand imports.
Maria Rice gets 1,000th training win at Buffalo
Famous Dan may not be “famous” for winning Buffalo Raceway’s co-featured $11,500 trot on Friday afternoon (April 24) but he will long be remembered by trainer Maria Rice.
Last call for Yearling Nomination Book
The Yearling Nomination Book is at the printer, and all pre-ordered copies will be mailed out the week of April 28.
New Pop-Up Series, draw schedule at Mohawk
Woodbine Mohawk Park’s Race Office has announced an updated draw schedule and has released the details of a new upcoming Pop-Up Series.
Monte Miki’s book full and closed
Midland Acres is proud to announce Monte Miki is closed for the 2026 season.
Oliveira, Tetrick ready for another round at Yonkers
The 127th season at historic Yonkers Raceway at Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts continues with a unique crossover event five years in the making, as former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira returns for a highly anticipated rematch against Hall of Fame harness racing driver Tim Tetrick.
Batavia Downs seeks track veterinarian
Batavia Downs is currently seeking a track veterinarian for the upcoming race meet, which opens on July 22,
Kermit Edward “Buddy” Travis, 88, dies
The Rev. Kermit Edward Travis, 88, of Dresden, Tenn., passed away on March 24, 2026.
Hanover Shoe Farms loses Lifetime Star
Hanover Shoe Farms sadly announces the passing of one of its elite broodmares, Lifetime Star.