Surreal Ideal has been on a dreamlike roll for trainer/co-owner Vernon Beachy. The 8-year-old male pacer will bring a 12-race win streak to Saturday’s (May 2) Grade 3 $100,000 “The Wizard” Pacey Mindlin Memorial at Miami Valley Raceway, and he has not missed a paycheck in 52 consecutive starts dating back to November 2023.
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USTA Executive Committee expands to 21 members
On Wednesday (April 29), U.S. Trotting Association President Russell Williams announced the members of the organization’s expanded Executive Committee. The committee, which previously consisted of 16 members, added five in accordance with an amendment passed during the Annual Meeting in March.
Brandon Blvd to make 2026 debut in Paul Revere Pace at Plainridge Saturday
Brandon Blvd (Downbytheseaside-Alexis Faith) was one of the fastest 2-year-old pacers of last season and he will be making his first start of 2026 in the G3 $100,000 Paul Revere Pace when the Grand Circuit returns to Plainridge Park on Saturday (May 2).
First Class Rule wins MVG feature
Monroe, OH – In the featured $32,000 Open II at Miami Valley on Wednesday (April 29) night, First Class Rule used a first over trip to defeat the field of eight and…
A Blue Million upsets Harrington Open Trot
Harrington, DE – Stephen Stoll and Nathan Yoder’s A Blue Million ($27.00, Montrell Teague) was a 1:56.1 winner in the featured $22,500 Open Trot Wednesday (April 29) at Harrington Raceway in 1:56.1….
Utopia Blue Chip splashes way to Buffalo Raceway win
Hamburg, NY – Utopia Blue Chip ($7.16) found the front end journey to her liking on a rainy Wednesday afternoon (April 29) as she splashed and dashed her way to the victory…
USHDC honors Steele Magnolia Sanctuary; Kleinhans takes USHDC feature
When Director of Racing Cara Collins and Racing Secretary Mike Hollenbeck create their racing programs, they, of course, have the horsemen and the fans to consider in making the events as competitive as possible.
Josias Santos wins in first-ever charted line
Josias Santos, a 48-year-old native of Brazil, must be thinking, “Harness racing – what an easy game. Where has it been all my life?”
Eldorado Scioto Downs 2026 meet starts May 7
Eldorado Scioto Downs kicks off their highly anticipated 2026 racing season on Thursday, May 7. Opening week races will be held Thursday-Saturday with a 5:15 p.m. first post and continue on a Tuesday-Saturday schedule through July.
Byron has natural hat trick at Saratoga Tuesday
Driver Aaron Byron recorded a natural hat trick on the Tuesday card (April 29) at Saratoga Casino Hotel.