Benjamin Hanover wins second straight top trot at Philly
Benjamin Hanover came out of the pocket to catch favored pacesetter Ari Ferrari J for the second straight week, evening their recent “score” in the $16,000 fast-class handicap trot at Harrah’s Philadelphia, with the time this “Trottin’ Thursday” (July 23) 1:52.4.
Be Perfect BG ready to battle in Adioo Volo
After losses by a head and a neck to harness racing’s top-ranked female pacer, Be Perfect BG will look to return to her winning ways Saturday in a $64,052 division of the Grade 3 Mickey Burke Adioo Volo, for 3-year-old filly pacers, at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.
Harrah’s Hoosier Park set to host Empire of Hope
Harrah’s Hoosier Park readies to host its ninth annual Empire of Hope event on Saturday (July 25), a day dedicated to raising funds for the Standardbred Transition Alliance and creating awareness for aftercare of the sport’s equine athletes with an evening of family fun activities and giveaways on track.
Owners pumped about Kindergarten starter Perfect Body
Randy Beach and his partners went to the Standardbred Horse Sale this past fall with their sights set on one horse – Perfect Body. When the group registered the winning bid at $20,000, they were thrilled. Now, after watching her career get off to a strong start, that feeling certainly hasn’t changed.
Faraldo upsets Monticello NAADA Trot
Joe Faraldo grabbed the lead with 32-1 shot My Secret Ability and held firmly to the finish for a 1:58.4 victory in the lone $8,500 division of the North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA) Trot at Monticello Raceway on Wednesday (July 22).
Contest ‘cappers to tackle new betting menu at Big M
For the seventh time this year, patrons who think they have handicapping skills will go at it for $1,000 in cash prizes when Leg 7 of the popular Meadowlands Monthly Handicapping Contest takes place on Friday (July 24) night.
Drivers set for Adios, Adioo Volo
The deadline to make driver changes has passed, and the fields are now set for the Grade 1 Delvin Miller Adios Pace, presented by 1/ST BET, and the Grade 3 Mickey Burke Adioo Volo, to be contested at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows this Saturday, July 25.
Field of 10 for 2026 Battle of Waterloo
The field for the 2026 Battle of Waterloo is set after 10 Ontario sired 2-year-old pacing colts and geldings were entered Wednesday (July 22) for Grand River Raceway’s signature race.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Friday, July 24
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Friday (July 24).
Buckeye Stallion Series Reschedules Freshman Filly Pacers
Due to the smoke from the Canadian wildfires, air quality in the Central Ohio area was at unsafe levels on July 17, causing the cancellation of the first leg of the Buckeye Stallion Series for 2-year-old filly pacers at Eldorado Scioto Downs that night.