Columbus, OH – Eldorado Scioto Downs’ three Next Generation races for Ohio-sired 2-year-olds on Saturday evening (July 5) will be broadcast on FS2. Carded as races 10, 11 and 13, the Next…
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Railee Something rips to romp in Oak Grove Open
After crossing the beam dead-on with Amigo Volo two weeks ago, Railee Something again crossed the finish line first but this time was all by her lonesome in a lifetime-best equaling 1:52 performance in winning the $40,000 Open Trot at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Tuesday afternoon (July 1).
U.S. Supreme Court vacates decision rejecting constitutional challenge to HISA
The U.S. Supreme Court announced today that it has granted certiorari in the challenge brought by the United States Trotting Association and others against the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act), and has vacated the decision and remanded the case for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit to reconsider its decision upholding HISA.
July Hoof Beats: Celebrating the Class of ’25
The July edition of Hoof Beats celebrates the newest members of the Harness Racing Hall of Fame, who will be inducted Sunday (July 6) in Goshen, N.Y.
Incaseyoudidntknow Impressive In Harrington Feature
Jim Magno and Joe Fonte’s Incaseyoudidntknow ($3.20, Jim Morand) was a 1:53.4 winner despite a less than ideal journey over a sloppy racetrack in the featured $18,000 Mares Open Tuesday (July 1) at Harrington Raceway.
Close Finishes abound at Pocono Tuesday
The leadling driver and trainer at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, Tyler Buter and Ron Burke, joined up for a pair of victories on the Tuesday (July 1) afternoon card, including a win with Jeffery P in the $15,000 claiming handicap for trotters with hefty pricetags.
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.
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.
HarnessRacing.com Preview Show “Live from the Hall” slated for Sunday 6 p.m.
The HarnessRacing.com Preview Show “Live from the Hall,” presented by the Standardbred Horse Sales Company, will air live at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 6 from the Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame in Goshen, NY.
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.