Bryan Truitt’s Almost Persuaded ($21.80, Russell Foster) was a 1:53.2 winner in the $22,500 Mares Open Tuesdayy (July 7) at Harrington Raceway.
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Hall of Fame welcomes Class of 2026
The venue was different, but the celebration remained the same.
Luna, Alagna sweep Ohio Sire Stakes divisions at Northfield
Driver Marvin Luna and trainer Tony Alagna teamed to win both $75,000 divisions of the fourth leg of the Ohio Sires Stakes for 3-year-old male pacers at Northfield Park Racino on Monday (July 6).
Maryland Sire Stakes kicks off 2026 season
The opening leg of the 2026 Maryland Sire Stakes for 3-year-old colt and gelding trotters and pacers kicked off Monday evening (July 6) at Ocean Downs, with one trotting division and two pacing divisions contested for purses of $10,000 each.
Purse hike for Spirit of Massachusetts Trot triggers spike in nominations
On Sunday, July 19, Plainridge Park will once again host two outstanding Grand Circuit events when its signature stakes, the Grade 2 Spirit of Massachusetts Trot and Grade 3 Clara Barton Distaff Pace, will go postward during a special matinee card scheduled to start at 2 p.m. But this year, increased purses for both have seen nominations rise.
Belmont Royal N wins Open Pace at Saratoga Casino Hotel
Belmont Royale N won the local Open Pace for the second time this season when on Monday (July 6), the Melissa Beckwith trainee parlayed a pocket ride to victory.
Freshman pacing colts contest Pocono Stakes
Two-year-old pacing colts and geldings made their first stakes appearances Monday (July 6) afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, contesting three $30,000 divisions of their Pennsylvania All-Stars event.
Three Opens topped rain-soaked Plainridge program Monday
A trio of $25,000 top class Open events headlined the bill at Plainridge Park on Monday (July 6) afternoon and despite heavy rain and an off-track to contend with, stout performances were turned in by all three winners.
Wager On Me Notches 50th Career Win
George and Tina Dennis Racing’s Wager On Me ($31.20, Mike Cole) was an upset 1:52.3 winner in the $22,500 Open Pace Monday (July 6) at Harrington Raceway.
Miki’s Big Bang game in Oak Grove KYSS Win
Jamie Sullivan trainee Miki’s Big Bang ground forward from off the speed to tackle strung-out leader Midnight Drive and clinch the win in the $60,000 Kentucky Sire Stakes (KYSS) “A” division for 2-year-old pacing colts and geldings on Monday afternoon (July 6) at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel.