Team Watson’s Cigars And Port helped set the stage for the triumphant return to harness racing in the state of Maine, clocking the fastest race of the nine-qualifier program on Sunday (March 15) at First Tracks Cumberland.
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Custard Dolce two-for-two at Saratoga
Custard Dolce moved her record to two-for-two at Saratoga Casino Hotel on Sunday afternoon (March 15) as the Jackie Greene trainee went back-to-back in the Fillies and Mares Open. The four year old made her Spa debut last Sunday (March 8) in the $16,500 ladies’ feature and put in a late surge to score in the Open for distaffers.
Gem Quality a gate-to-wire winner in MVG Open
Gem Quality went gate-to-wire to win the featured $36,000 Open Handicap on Sunday night (March 15) at Miami Valley.
Idao de Tillard Back in Action
The two-time Prix d’Amérique winner, Idao de Tillard, returned to action on Thursday (March 12) at the Caen track in Normandy. It was his first start since suffering a serious bout of colic and undergoing surgery back in November.
Admiral Hill sails first-over, wins Pocono feature
Pylon-hugging horses did not get a major share of the money on Saturday afternoon (March 14) at a cool Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, as horses in the two-wide lane during the second half of their miles during a crosswind session were most effective, including the Sweet Lou gelding Admiral Hill, a 1:51 winner in the $27,500 featured fast-class pace.
Flag Party celebrates Open Pace win at Buffalo
Flag Party ($9.84) was able to celebrate on Saturday afternoon (March 14) at Buffalo Raceway by winning a three-way photo in the $15,500 Open Pace. He nipped Bettor Than Spring by a nose while the pace setting Lanjo Lee finished just a narrow head behind in 1:56.3.
Cumberland qualifiers set for Sunday
Nine qualifying races are carded and ready to roll at First Tracks Cumberland (Maine) on Sunday (March 15). Forty seven horses filled the entry box for the day’s 11:00 a.m. post time, which will be broadcast in its totality on the Racetrack Television Network.
Donald “Skip” Hoovler obituary with arrangements
Donald “Skip” Hoovler of Pataskala, Ohio passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, one week after celebrating his 83rd birthday with his loving family. Born on March 6, 1943, to Donald and Dolores (Moritz) Hoovler, Skip was a proud graduate of Watkins Memorial High School (Class of 1961) and Ohio University (Class of 1965).
Drink Up Drink Up repeats in Hoosier Open Trot
Drink Up Drink Up doubled up in the $22,000 Open Trot at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, repeating with a front-end score from the far outside post with Brandon Bates in the bike for trainer Walter Haynes Jr. Friday (March 13).
Harness Horsemen International Concludes Annual Meeting with Industry-Focused Education, Leadership Updates, and Awards
Deerfield Beach, FL — Harness Horsemen International (HHI) successfully concluded its annual meeting February 23 – 27 in Deerfield Beach, bringing together horsemen and industry leaders from across North America for three…