Kissme Ifyoucan pounced from a pocket ride and held back game tempo-setter Heart Of Secret to take the $80,000 Kentucky Championship Series opening preliminary for 2-year-old trotting fillies in a 1:51.4 mile on Sunday (Aug. 9) during a make-up non-wagering card at The Red Mile.
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Jackson trainees sweep feature races at Batavia Sunday
It was a good day at the office for trainer Dakota Jackson, who saw two of his students win races at Batavia Downs and fortuitously, both occurred in the co-featured $13,500 Opens on Sunday (Aug. 9) afternoon.
Chris Beaver provides Endurance update
Trainer Chris Beaver posted an update on social media regarding his 3-year-old trotter Endurance, who went off stride in the final turn of Saturday’s Hambletonian at the Meadowlands.
Topsham Fair kicks off 172nd season on Sunday
Tack trunks and stable hands are on the move once again this week as Maine’s legendary parimutuel fairground circuit makes its second stop of the 2026 season when the 172nd edition of the Topsham Fair swings open its gates on Sunday (Aug. 9).
Don’ttruckwithme, Party Up Headline OSS Action in Third Leg for Freshman Pacers
Don’ttruckwithme and Party Up are 3-for-3 in the Ohio Sires Stakes this season following victories in the third leg for freshman pacers at Northfield Park Racino on Saturday (Aug. 8).
Idao de Tillard in a class of his own again in France
Idao de Tillard, with Clement Duvaldestin in the sulky, was the heavy favorite in the mile race Criterium de Vitesse de Basse-Normandie at the track in Argentan and won with ease.
Mister Squeeze, Winmebak and Gray big winners at Batavia
A pair of $9,500 conditioned/optional claiming races were featured at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Aug. 8) night and both wins were achieved with off the pace efforts.
Blackhawk Zette wins Open Trot at Tioga
Blackhawk Zette (Ridge Warren) captures the $14,500 Open Trot at Tioga Downs on Saturday (Aug. 8).
Primo Uomo snares Open Pace at Vernon
Primo Uomo (Dylan Huckabone-Miller) takes the $8,500 Open Pace at Vernon Downs on Saturday (August 8).
Humble A (Chris Long) was first to the quarter in :26.1. He flew to the half in :54.1. He maintained the lead to three quarters in 1:22.1.
Sangria Summer surprises in Shady Daisy
Canadian invader Sangria Summer swooped onto the scene late from a prime stalking trip to foil hard-strung odds-on favorite Be Perfect BG and win the $123,200 Grade 3 Shady Daisy, for 3-year-old pacing fillies, in the final strides of a 1:48.1 mile on Saturday (Aug. 8) at the Meadowlands.