As part of the rollout of graded and restricted race designations highlighting the sport’s top-tier events, the U.S. Trotting Association has introduced a redesigned race program page, distributed to U.S. tracks earlier this week.
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Surreal Ideal brings a 12-race win streak to the Pacey Mindlin Memorial on Saturday at Miami Valley
Surreal Ideal has been on a dreamlike roll for trainer/co-owner Vernon Beachy. The 8-year-old male pacer will bring a 12-race win streak to Saturday’s (May 2) Grade 3 $100,000 “The Wizard” Pacey Mindlin Memorial at Miami Valley Raceway, and he has not missed a paycheck in 52 consecutive starts dating back to November 2023.
USTA Executive Committee expands to 21 members
On Wednesday (April 29), U.S. Trotting Association President Russell Williams announced the members of the organization’s expanded Executive Committee. The committee, which previously consisted of 16 members, added five in accordance with an amendment passed during the Annual Meeting in March.
Brandon Blvd to make 2026 debut in Paul Revere Pace at Plainridge Saturday
Brandon Blvd (Downbytheseaside-Alexis Faith) was one of the fastest 2-year-old pacers of last season and he will be making his first start of 2026 in the G3 $100,000 Paul Revere Pace when the Grand Circuit returns to Plainridge Park on Saturday (May 2).
First Class Rule wins MVG feature
Monroe, OH – In the featured $32,000 Open II at Miami Valley on Wednesday (April 29) night, First Class Rule used a first over trip to defeat the field of eight and…
A Blue Million upsets Harrington Open Trot
Harrington, DE – Stephen Stoll and Nathan Yoder’s A Blue Million ($27.00, Montrell Teague) was a 1:56.1 winner in the featured $22,500 Open Trot Wednesday (April 29) at Harrington Raceway in 1:56.1….
Utopia Blue Chip splashes way to Buffalo Raceway win
Hamburg, NY – Utopia Blue Chip ($7.16) found the front end journey to her liking on a rainy Wednesday afternoon (April 29) as she splashed and dashed her way to the victory…
Bucyrus Matinee
Bucyrus, OH – The Bucyrus Matinee Club will be hosting a Spring Matinee on Sunday, May 31st, with the first post at 11:00 a.m. We are pleased to announce that all entry…
Oak Grove Trotting Derby draws 19, Trotting Oaks attracts 27
The inaugural editions of the $500,000 Oak Grove Trotting Derby, a 3-year-old open, and $300,000 Oak Grove Trotting Oaks, for 3-year-old fillies, lured 19 entrants and 27 entrants, respectively, for a total of six eliminations on Monday (May 4) at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel – a day featuring over $600,000 in purses.
USHDC honors Steele Magnolia Sanctuary; Kleinhans takes USHDC feature
When Director of Racing Cara Collins and Racing Secretary Mike Hollenbeck create their racing programs, they, of course, have the horsemen and the fans to consider in making the events as competitive as possible.