The New York Racing Association Inc. (NYRA) on Wednesday (June 17) announced a charitable campaign to support the trainers, staff and backstretch workers impacted by Tuesday morning’s devastating barn fire at the Saratoga Casino Hotel Harness Track.
Harrington, DE – Vincent Bradley and Keesha Givens’ Legacy’s Jailbreak ($33.40, Brandon Givens) improved to 3-for-3 at the meet with a 1:56.1 triumph in the $22,500 Open Trot Wednesday at Harrington Raceway. Recent newcomer to the Delaware circuit and the lone mare in the field, Legacy’s Jailbreak – who has won three straight for her…
Hamburg, NY – Elegant Woman A ($15.92) was pure ‘class’ in Buffalo Raceway’s $14,700 Open Pace for the fillies and mares on Wednesday afternoon (June 17) as she rolled to an impressive half-length victory over Utopia Blue Chip in 1:56.4 over the fast track. Earning a check in five of her last six races but…
by by Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager
Ron Burke-trained horses won eight of the 13 qualifiers for 2-year-olds on Wednesday (June 17) at Gaitway Farm, which hosted its second of three weekly sessions for freshman pacers and trotters.
Apex wins again and remains #1 this week but big shakes in #2-10. Diabolic Hill moves up to #2 after his second place finish in the NJSS Final and Big Ranger moves into third off another track record. Neighver Punt moves up to #5 off his Goodtimes upset while a 1:50 world record performance moves Nix Nacken back onto the list at #8.
In response to the devastating barn fire that occurred on Tuesday morning (June 15), Saratoga Casino Hotel announced Thursday (June 17) a coordinated response that includes a $100,000 donation, upcoming fundraising efforts, and a memorial service to honor the horses lost in the tragedy.
Trainer Hunter Oakes came out firing during the Wednesday morning (June 17) (into early afternoon) qualifying session at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, sending out five winners, including two who now have two victories. Both were driven by Tyler Buter, Pocono’s leading driver, who was the top sulky sitter during the baby races with four victories.
by by Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager
Odds On Mr Mamba, fresh off his win in this past weekend’s Pepsi North America Cup, found himself first again when the Week 1 edition of the 2026 Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll was released on Wednesday (June 17).
