All-age track record holder College Tuition took his preferred path to victory in Thursday’s (April 16) $12,000 Open Handicap Trot at Rosecroft Raceway, wiring his six foes in a personal seasonal-best 1:53.2.
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Nickerson, Athearn sweep Plainridge co-features
Trainer Jimmy Nickerson and driver Matty “Ice” Athearn have been red-hot at Plainridge Park during opening week. They both continued to excel on Thursday (April 16) afternoon when they combined to win a pair of $25,000 Opens that topped the bill.
Todd McCarthy drives seven winners at Philly
In Todd McCarthy’s first 2026 action at Harrah’s Philadelphia, this past Sunday (April 12), he failed to hit the board in six drives. But on Thursday (April 16), the transplanted Australian made up for lost time, visting the winner’s circle on seven occasions including after both feature races.
Hackett elims highlight Miami Valley card
Eliminations for the James K. Hackett Memorial got underway at Miami Valley on Thursday (April 16), with six divisions going to set the field for next Thursday’s (April 23) $75,000 finals.
Fields drawn for Brennan Series final, consolation
The post position draws for Wednesday’s (April 22) $100,000 final and $50,000 consolation of this year’s John Brennan Trotting Series at MGM Yonkers Raceway have taken place.
Kingpin: Zidek receives national bowling Coach of the Year honor
As the old expression goes, there is no “I” in team. There is no “I” in coach, for that matter, either. Both thoughts seemed relevant as Jeff Zidek, best known in harness racing as the track announcer at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, reflected on the latest honor he received for his other gig as the head women’s bowling coach at Saint Vincent College.
Purse increase boosts Bangor Raceway 2026 opener on April 26
Bangor, ME – Coming off a record setting season in 2025, Bangor Raceway is poised to set even higher standards as its 2026 racing season kicks off on Sunday, April 26 with…
Adamczyk, Keppler take Monticello NAADA trots
Andrew Adamczyk fired down the road and Scott Keppler made an aggressive uncovered brush to win in their respective $8,500 divisions of the North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA) Trot at Monticello Raceway on Wednesday (April 15).
Ponda Jet streaks to seventh straight at Hoosier
Setting his coordinates to his seventh win in a row, Ponda Jet driven by Kyle Wilfong for trainer Jay Hochstetler cruised to his first win at Hoosier this season in the $22,000 Open trot on Wednesday (April 15).
SRIF emphasizes education as a means to prevent misconduct in harness racing
Since its creation six years ago, the Standardbred Racing Investigative Fund has worked on behalf of the U.S. Trotting Association to investigate allegations of wrongdoing within the harness racing industry. And while uncovering misconduct is SRIF’s focus, education also plays a valuable role in supporting SRIF and the USTA’s joint goal of promoting integrity within the sport.