The second leg of the 2025 Ohio Sires Stakes for 3-year-old fillies and colts is scheduled for Saturday (June 7) at MGM Northfield Park. There will be two divisions within each classification, with each of the eight races carrying a purse of $65,000.
Author: by Wes Mayberry, for the OHHA
Stanley Myers, 94, dies
Stanley Milton Myers, 94, of Wellington, Ohio, died June 3, 2025 at UH Elyria Medical Center.
Late closer finals and the Belmont at Cumberland
The $12,500 finals of the Rockland and Baxter Pacing Series highlight Belmont Stakes weekend at Cumberland Raceway, with the action starting Friday (June 6) with 10 races and continuing through Saturday (June 7) with a full card of lofty purses.
Burke duo headlines MGM Buckeye Distaff at Northfield
The stacked undercard for Saturday’s (June 7) $200,000 Grade 2 Battle of Lake Erie is highlighted by the $75,000 MGM Buckeye Distaff at MGM Northfield Park.
Bythemissal, Desperate Man lead stacked Battle of Lake Erie field
The 39th edition of the “War on the Shore,” the $200,000 Grade 2 Battle of Lake Erie at MGM Northfield Park, drew the who’s who in the sport of harness racing, with nine of the sport’s top older pacers taking center stage on Saturday (June 7).
Illini Classic deadline approaching
The management of the Illini Classic Sale Company has issued a reminder that the entry deadline for the 2025 yearling sale is Sunday, June 15.
Running Aces cancels Tuesday card
Due to poor air quality and under guidance from the Minnesota Racing Commission, Running Aces officials have cancelled the live racing and qualifiers for Tuesday night (June 3).
Meadowlands Racetrack Beer Fest just days away
This Saturday (June 7) the Meadowlands Racetrack hosts the Racetrack Beer Fest in the Backyard. Doors open for VIP guests at 4 p.m., followed by general admission at 5 p.m.
Clearchoice De Vie takes USHDC feature at Oak Grove
The United States Harness Driving Club (USHDC) feature at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming featured yet another club donation to Redemption Ranch on Monday (June 2) with the “clear choice” to the betting public, Clearchoice De Vie, a handy winner for Roy Marohn.
Fields drawn for Pepsi North America Cup eliminations
Woodbine Mohawk Park is set to play host to three C$50,000 eliminations for the 42nd Pepsi North America Cup (G1) this Saturday evening (June 7).