Top-level Grand Circuit action for harness racing’s young and veteran performers takes over Woodbine Mohawk Park this weekend.
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Kandy Sweet gets sugar-coated drive to win GLADA at Northfield
Kandy Sweet, getting sweet handling from Ryan Deaton, took top honors in Monday’s Great Lakes Amateur Driving Association feature (GLADA) at Northfield Park.
PA Horse Racing Commission approves $1.72 million marketing fund
The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission at its August 25 meeting approved a $1.72 million marketing and promotional fund allocation for fiscal 2026-27.
Chapter Geo J sets new Monticello track record
Monticello, NY – The final curtain call of the 2026 New York Sire Stakes Season was held at Monticello Raceway on Monday August 24 and closed out with a bang when Chapter Geo J set a track record of 1:55.1. While the fields may have lacked quantity, it was made up in quality with Read The Room and Chapter Geo J trotting identical miles of 1:55.1, Chapter Geo J eclipsed the former track record by a full second.
Hooker Berry carries the French flag into International Trot
France will be represented by Hooker Berry in the Grade 1 MGM Yonkers International Trot on September 12. The $1,000,000 event at MGM Yonkers Raceway now has seven confirmed starters representing five different countries.
Tom Largo, Rose Run Boom win in Fifth Leg of OSS for sophomore colt trotters
Tom Largo and Rose Run Boom won the two $75,000 divisions of the fifth leg of the Ohio Sires Stakes on Monday (Aug. 24) at Northfield Park Racino.
Freshman filly trotters in NYSS at Batavia Wednesday
Batavia Downs will host the New York Sire Stakes again on Wednesday (Aug. 26) night with a single eight-horse field lining up for $110,200 in purse money and featuring the three leading ladies from that division.
Mocha Java best in Saratoga Open Trot feature Monday
Mocha Java (Creatine) has become a presence this month in the Open Trot at Saratoga Casino Hotel.
Beckwith wins five including Open pace at Plainridge Park
Brett Beckwith was in fine form at Plainridge Park on Monday (Aug. 24) afternoon as he won five races on the card, including the featured $25,000 Open Handicap pace with Soho Spectre A, who battled hard from start to finish and dug down deep to come up with a big win.