Just a reminder, the Bucyrus (OH) matinee is scheduled for Sunday (May 31). Entries will be taken Thursday (May 28) from 8 -10 a.m.
Category: Announcements
Archibald ‘Archie’ McNeil, 80, dies
Archibald “Archie” John McNeil, 80, of Westborough passed away peacefully on May 14 in Worcester Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital, with his loving family by his side.
Sunday’s Ballard County (KY) Fair races canceled
Due to isolated heavy unexpected showers, the races previously postponed from Friday (May 22) at the Ballard County Fair in La Center, Kentucky that were rescheduled for Sunday (May 24) have been canceled.
Iowa fair season begins Sunday
Iowa’s harness racing season opener is scheduled for Sunday (May 24) at What Cheer.
Friday’s Ballard County (KY) Fair races postponed
Friday’s (May 22) card for 2-year-olds at the Ballard County Fair has been postponed until Sunday (May 24) due to forecasted heavy rain in the area and to protect the safety and well being of all horses and participants.
Alvin Warrington Stafford, 82, dies
Alvin Warrington Stafford passed away on May 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Qualifiers at Illinois State Fairgrounds on Friday
Weather permitting, qualifiers will be held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ill., on Friday (May 22).
Kentucky Proud Series draw Wednesday
The draw for the first Kentucky Proud Series races (fair racing) of the season will be Wednesday (May 20). The box will close at 9 a.m. Eastern time.
Rusty’s For Real, 22, dies
Fox Den Farm and the Maryland racing community mourns the passing of the remarkable Standardbred stallion Rusty’s For Real, who passed away Thursday (May 14) following a sudden cardiac event.