The Raceway at Western Fair District is set to welcome horseplayers, horsepeople and fans back to live harness racing on Friday, Oct. 2, signaling the start of an exciting 2026-27 season highlighted by significantly increased purses, enhanced wagering opportunities, and a full calendar of special events.
Category: Track News
Meadows Monday Memo: Keystone Classics on tap
Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
All-ladies pace returns to Northfield Park in October
Northfield Park will host its annual all lady drivers pace on Saturday, Oct. 10, as part of the $150,000 Courageous Lady program.
Northfield: $3,165 Pick-5 carryover Wednesday night
The Pick-5 went unsolved on Sunday (Sept. 13), sending a $3,165 carryover to Wednesday night (Sept. 16).
Box remains open for FFA Trot at Old Washington (OH)
The Free For All Trot at Old Washington (Guernsey Co.) did not fill for Monday evening (Sept. 14). As a result, the race has been carried over to Wednesday, Sept. 16. The box closes at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14.
Racing cancelled on Sunday at Gratz Fair
Overnight precipitation has forced the cancellation of the card at Gratz (PA) for Sunday, September 13, a day reserved for the two-year-old Pennsylvania Fair Sire Stakes races.
Canadian Trotting Classic, Elegantimage supplements due Monday
Woodbine Mohawk Park’s Race Office has issued a final reminder regarding supplements to the upcoming Canadian Trotting Classic (G1) and Elegantimage (G1).
FAS Rulings for Friday, September 11, 2026
View Fines and Suspensions for the week of September 11, 2026 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the…
Carryovers, Pick-5 guarantee Sat. at Batavia
After no one hit the Pick-5 at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Sept. 9), there will be a $538 carryover for that wager in the first race on Saturday (Sept. 12). The pool will be guaranteed at $3,000 through the USTA’s Strategic Wagering program.
Batavia shifts Sept. 17 post time
Horsepeople and racing fans alike should be advised that, due to the Buffalo Bills playing the first regular season game in their new stadium on Thursday (Sept. 17), post time for the live card of racing at Batavia Downs that day has been moved to 2 p.m. to free up the evening for harness racing members of Bills Mafia.