Maria Rice gets 1,000th training win at Buffalo
Famous Dan may not be “famous” for winning Buffalo Raceway’s co-featured $11,500 trot on Friday afternoon (April 24) but he will long be remembered by trainer Maria Rice.
Bongiorno sends out 1-2 Philly feature horses; Lowers UTR!
The red-hot stable of Joe Bongiorno, who has the early lead in the trainers win race at Harrah’s Friday (April 24), actually lowered its UTR by finishing 1-2 in the $12,000 pacing feature for distaffs Friday, as the Tall Dark Stranger mare Turn Up The Music won her second straight, with barnmate Hobby Gone Crazy up for second in the 1:52.3 mile.
Last call for Yearling Nomination Book
The Yearling Nomination Book is at the printer, and all pre-ordered copies will be mailed out the week of April 28.
New Pop-Up Series, draw schedule at Mohawk
Woodbine Mohawk Park’s Race Office has announced an updated draw schedule and has released the details of a new upcoming Pop-Up Series.
Monte Miki’s book full and closed
Midland Acres is proud to announce Monte Miki is closed for the 2026 season.
Oliveira, Tetrick ready for another round at Yonkers
The 127th season at historic Yonkers Raceway at Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts continues with a unique crossover event five years in the making, as former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira returns for a highly anticipated rematch against Hall of Fame harness racing driver Tim Tetrick.
Batavia Downs seeks track veterinarian
Batavia Downs is currently seeking a track veterinarian for the upcoming race meet, which opens on July 22,
Kermit Edward “Buddy” Travis, 88, dies
The Rev. Kermit Edward Travis, 88, of Dresden, Tenn., passed away on March 24, 2026.
Hanover Shoe Farms loses Lifetime Star
Hanover Shoe Farms sadly announces the passing of one of its elite broodmares, Lifetime Star.
FAS Rulings for Friday, April 24, 2026
View Fines and Suspensions for the week of April 24, 2026 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the USTA and rulings as submitted by the various racing commissions in an abbreviated