Brinson takes USHDC Cumberland Run feature, Kentucky troopers honored
The United States Harness Driving Club (UDHDC) and Cumberland Run—The Mint Gaming Hall honored the Kentucky State Police “Shop With A Trooper” program on Sunday, October. 12, with Jim “Trey” Brinson speeding away from the competition with a 10 length win with his own Miki Leaks.
Diamond Creek announces “Hoosier Hero” Sabonis to stand stud in Indiana in 2026
Diamond Creek is thrilled to announce that multiple graded stakes winner Sabonis (1:47.3, $814,233) will stand stud in Indiana beginning in 2026, in partnership with Cornerstone Stock Farm and Premier Acres for a stud fee of $3,500. The stallion has been recently retired to Diamond Creek where he has already impressed with his libido and fertility.
Maine’s divisional leaders take rich finals
To no one’s surprise, the heavyweights in the four sophomore divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes took home the championship belts in their respective $100,000-plus finals on Saturday (Oct. 11) at Bangor Raceway.
Dingledine, Fusco, Scott, Mayhugh receive HHYF scholarships
The Harness Horse Youth Foundation is pleased to announce the 2025 roster of scholarship recipients.
Heinikin Bythebay wins Nichols Invitational at Bangor Raceway
Heinikin Bythebay conquered the raceway by the river on Saturday (October 11), scoring top honors in the $25,000 Fred Nichols Invitational during the Maine Sire Stakes Championships card at Bangor Raceway.
Merriman drives two of four winners in Ohio Fairs Championships for pacers at Northfield
The Buckeye State’s county fair season came to a close on Saturday (Oct. 11) with $50,000 Ohio Fairs Championships at MGM Northfield Park. Driver Aaron Merriman won two of the four divisions of pacers, guiding Racing Artist and Downbytheparade to victory.
Cally L scores upset win to highlight Ohio Fairs Championships for trotters at Northfield
The Buckeye State’s county fair season came to a close on Saturday (Oct. 11) with $50,000 Ohio Fairs Championships at MGM Northfield Park. Cally L highlighted the four divisions of trotters, scoring an upset win as a 20-1 longshot.
French victory in UET Elite Final
The 7-year-old French gelding, Inexess Bleu, driven by Alexandre Abrivard, is a seasoned winner. Before Saturday’s (Oct. 11) UET Elite Circuit Final at Solvalla. He had already claimed 20 wins in 51 starts. Now, Inexess Bleu has 21 wins, as he finished strongly to defeat Sweden’s Don Fanucci Zet, winning in 1:52.2f (mile rate). The winner’s purse was $295,000.
Bartlett drives three of four Big Apple winners at Vernon
Vernon Downs played host to the Big Apple finals for 2-year-old trotters and pacers on Saturday (Oct. 11), with driver Jason Bartlett winning three of the $250,000 events for the freshmen.
Sammy Jo Hanover shocks in Courageous Lady at Northfield
Sammy Jo Hanover won Saturday’s $125,000 Grade 3 Courageous Lady Stakes at MGM Northfield Park in gate-to-wire fashion. She paced the mile in 1:51.3.