Rain or shine, Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel will put forth a total 31-race marathon from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday (June 18).
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JAS Bluestone remains sharp, handles step up at Pocono
The Anders Bluestone gelding Jas Bluestone has worked back into top form, taking his third win in his last four starts while winning the $16,000 featured claiming handicap trot in 1:55.3 on Tuesday afternoon (June 17) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
Fire damages barn at Illinois State Fairgrounds, all horses escape to safety
A story by Steven Spearie in The State Journal-Register in Springfield, IL reported that while a fire on Sunday evening (June 15) damaged a barn housing horses from trainer Mike Brink, all of those horses were rescued unharmed.
Mallar, Tetrick/DiDomenico hot in Philly baby races
Trainer Polie Mallar continued on a roll with his 2-year-old pacers during the Tuesday morning session at Harrah’s Philadelphia, with three of his pupils winning (perhaps picking up on the fiery form of stablemate Ken Hanover), but even hotter was the combination of driver Tim Tetrick and trainer Scott DiDomenico, who linked up for victories with five first-time starters spread across the divisions.
Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll begins Wednesday
The first Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll of 2025 will be released Wednesday (June 18).
Campbell uses Wise Thinking for milestone USHDC win at Oak Grove
Some folks begin to reach their prime a “bit” later than others. Just ask Don Campbell.
Fashion Frenzie matches track and Canadian record
Fashion Frenzie became the co-fastest trotter in Canadian harness racing history on Monday night at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Michigan-sired champs return to Croswell (Mich.) Fair
A trio of 2024 Michigan champions make their sophomore debuts on Tuesday’s (June 17) 12-race Michigan-Sired Colt Stakes program at the Croswell Fair, the first stop on the 2025 Michigan fair harness racing circuit.
Women Layer Ups the Score in Sire Stakes at Oak Grove
The Sweet Lou gelding Women Layer kept his unbeaten record this season intact with another down-the-road performance in the lone $50,000 Kentucky Sire Stakes (KYSS) third-preliminary dash for 4-year-old pacing horses and geldings on Monday afternoon (June 16) at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel.
Primo Maschio, Lew Not Lou Take DSBF Splits
The first leg of Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) action for 3-year-old colt and gelding pacers kicked off the racing action at Harrington Raceway Monday (June 16).