Layton Hanover brushed to the lead, rated easy middle fractions, and parried a sustained late challenge from Sheer Terror to post a 1:53.1 win in Monday’s (April 13) $12,000 Open Pace at Rosecroft Raceway.
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But Why strong in Saratoga Open Trot
But Why, the 2025 Horse of the Year at Saratoga Casino Hotel, made his return to the winner’s circle for the first time in 2026 on Monday (April 13) when he scored a wire-to-wire win in the Open Trot.
Mossdale Ben N fastest in round three of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series
Defending champion Mossdale Ben N served notice to the rest of the competition in this year’s MGM Borgata Pacing Series with a sizzling 1:50.1 mile in the third and final $50,000 division on Monday night (April 13) at MGM Yonkers Raceway.
Confident Volo 2-for-2 in Weiss, Captain Vodka in 1:54.4
Confident Volo won his second straight preliminary in the Bobby Weiss Series for sophomore trotting males Monday afternoon (April 13) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, but Captain Vodka earned the major honors on the day by beating two other first-round winners and taking a new lifetime mark of 1:54.4 in another of three $17,500 Series events.
For Once Inmy Life dominated Plainridge opening feature
Trainer Cory Stratton made his first start in Massachusetts a memorable one after winning the $25,000 Open Handicap pacing feature with For Once Inmy Life in a 1:51 romp during opening day action of the 2026 meet at Plainridge Park on Monday (April 13).
Trio of winners in MVG features
Cinderlane Cruiser, Bet On Sunshine and Scares Me each won a division of the popular Nw10pm at Miami Valley on Monday night (April 13).
Yankee B Something Repeats in Oak Grove Fillies & Mares Open
Jimmy Watson trainee Yankee B Something once again flexed her might over the pacing mares at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel with a forceful 1:50.3 victory on a speed mission in the featured $30,000 Fillies and Mares Open Handicap on Monday (April 13).
Hanover Shoe Farms statement on barn fire
Hanover Shoe Farms on Monday (April 13) issued a statement regarding Sunday’s barn fire at the breeding farm.
Update on Hanover Shoe Farms fire
Hanover Shoe Farms on Monday (April 13) posted an update on social media regarding Sunday’s barn fire at the breeding farm.
First quarter 2026 U.S. harness racing economic indicators
Winter storms and the damage they caused to track conditions along the east coast and across the Midwest during the first quarter of 2026 from Jan. 1 through March 31 resulted in 179 fewer wagering races than during the same period last year.