Deadline Hall took full advantage of a pocket trip to narrowly nab College Tuition in Thursday’s (April 9) $12,000 Open Handicap Trot at Rosecroft Raceway, and his 1:54.2 score kicked off a banner night for driver Jonathan Roberts and trainer Michael Hall.
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Plainridge Park welcomes back live racing Monday, April 13
Live racing returns to New England’s premier harness track on Monday (April 13) at 4 p.m. when Plainridge Park opens its 2026 season. The 110-day meet will run through Tuesday (Nov. 24) and feature some of the best horses, drivers and trainers in North America who will compete in high-caliber overnight and stakes action all year long.
Shenandoah kicks off spring meet this weekend
Shenandoah Downs will open its 11th season of pari-mutuel harness racing this Saturday (April 11) with an 11-race program beginning at 1:05 p.m. The opener will celebrate driver/trainer Roger Hammer’s distinguished career.
Naked On A Hill, Golden Magic take Miami Valley features
Naked On A Hill and Golden Magic won the Filly & Mare Open and Open II Paces, respectively, on Thursday night (April 9) at Miami Valley.
Antognoni S looking to ‘Cruze’ in Big M series
The Ron Burke-trained Antognoni S had a fabulous 2025, yet, he didn’t make headlines like his stablemate Lexus Kody, who ended the season as the Dan Patch Trotter of the Year after earning an industry-best $1.3 million.
Meadows is first to offer live video of draw
Hollywood Casino at The Meadows will become the first harness track in North America to offer live video of the post position draw for each race card with a dedicated YouTube channel.
Vernon begins live racing on April 18
Vernon Downs is set to begin its 73rd anniversary of racing on Saturday, April 18. Post time for Opening Night is 5:05 p.m. and features a t-shirt giveaway after the third race.
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame reveals 2026 inductees
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame announced on Wednesday (April 8) the organization’s 2026 inductees, marking the 50th year of honoring the best in Canadian racing.
Loan Cannon delivers again at Saratoga
Youngster Loan Cannon on Wednesday (April 8) continued the red hot streak he began a few weeks ago at Saratoga Casino Hotel as the 3-year-old pacing colt went coast-to-coast to record his third consecutive victory.