This Sunday afternoon (May 24) Harrah’s Philadelphia will be proud to present as good a card of racing as has been seen in North America so far in 2026, with $611,815 in purses to be contested during the track’s annual marquee “Super Sunday” program.
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Apex remains #1 on Ken Warkentin’s Road to the Winning Key Farm Hambletonian Week 3
Apex remains #1 on Ken Warkentin’s Road to the Winning Key Farm Hambletonian and is in to qualify at the Meadowlands on May 22. Spencer Hanover jumps up to take the #2 spot while Big Ranger makes a move up to #6. American Power makes his debut in the top ten, landing at #9.
Standardbreds to compete at prestigious Devon Horse Show
This year, three Standardbreds will proudly represent the breed at the historic Devon Horse Show, which officially begins Wednesday, May 20, continuing a tradition that has made it one of the most prestigious and celebrated equestrian events in the country.
Kurt Longjohn prevails in thrilling Tuesday Aces feature
The top-level pacers took the spotlight at Running Aces on Tuesday night (May 19) and provided fans with a thrilling three-way battle to the wire, which put the photo finish camera to the test in the $15,000 Open Handicap.
McAssey – Swift duo win three at Saratoga
Trainer Jaymes McAssey is seeking his first career training title at Saratoga Casino Hotel and on Tuesday afternoon (May 29), the meet’s leading conditioner added three wins to his bulky 2026 tally.
Little Expensive repeats at Oak Grove
Tyler Miller made a slick audible for the lead after the favorite broke stride to the quarter and powered on the muscle to a repeat win in the $30,000 Open Handicap Trot on Tuesday (May 19) at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel with a 1:52.4 performance.
Pisces Rising sweeps Pocono series prelims
The Father Patrick gelding Pisces Rising completed a sweep of his three preliminary rounds of the Game Of Claims Trotting Series at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pocono with a 1:53.4 win on Tuesday afternoon (May 19), and will likely be among the favorites in next Tuesday’s $35,000 series final.
Memorynimagination scores Plainridge three-peat
Continuing his dominant season at Plainridge Park, Memorynimagination scored his third consecutive victory in the featured $25,000 Open Trot on Tuesday (May 19).
Philly sophomores continue to prep for 2026
Pretty soon the new crop of 2-year-olds will become the focus of the preparatory session throughout North America, but Tuesday morning’s (May 19) qualifiers at Harrah’s Philadelphia showcased returning horses getting ready to make their mark in 2026.
Iam the Captain A, Gates score in USHDC feature at Oak Grove
Iam The Captain A was given a picture-perfect drive by Adarryl Gates Jr. to take top honors in the United States Harness Driving Club (USHDC) $11,000 feature at Oak Grove Racing & Gaming on Monday (May 18).