Ron Burke achieved his 16,000th career training victory earlier this week, and based on the action at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Thursday afternoon (Aug. 14), he seems to want to get to 17,000 in the shortest amount of time possible.
Letsgotoparis, I Stand Alone As lead Scioto BSS
In a loaded second-division field, Letsgotoparis and I Stand Alone As will both vie for their third Buckeye Stallion Series victory of the season as Eldorado Scioto Downs hosts the fourth leg for sophomore colt trotters on Friday (Aug. 15).
OHHA to live stream Darke County (Ohio) Fair races
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) will continue its 2025 Ohio county fair racing season with live-streaming coverage from the three-day Darke County Fair meet, in Greenville, Ohio. The races will be held on Friday and Saturday (Aug. 15-16) and will conclude on Aug. 21.
Yo Tillie looks to continue streak in Delmonica Hanover
Yo Tillie was not eligible to the Hambletonian Oaks earlier this month, but she will meet four horses from that event’s final – including champ Conversano – when she brings an eight-race win streak to Saturday’s (Aug. 16) $250,000 Grade 1 Delmonica Hanover Stakes, for 3-year-old female trotters, at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
USTA seeks rule change proposals
The window is now open for USTA members to submit proposals for changes that they would like to see made to the organization’s official rules.
Pacing Derby, Maple Leaf supplements due Monday
Woodbine Mohawk Park’s race office is reminding owners and trainers of the deadline for supplements to the $C540,000 (est.) Canadian Pacing Derby and $C600,000 (est.) Maple Leaf Trot.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Aug. 15
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Friday night (Aug. 15).
Ohio consortium awards scholarships
The Buckeye Fair Racing Consortium has announced its scholarship recipients for 2025.
Big Pick-4 pool expected Friday at Big M
Lately at The Meadowlands, you can expect the unexpected. First of all, there is normally no live racing after the Hambletonian, but the Big M resumed action last week the Friday (Aug. 8) after the 100th edition of the Hambo, with the first of six weeks of harness action that will go until Saturday, Sept. 13.
IB Notorious IR grabs spotlight at Skowhegan (ME) State Fair
IB Notorious IR proved a conspicuous pacer on Wednesday (August 13) at the Skowhegan State Fair, generating the fastest mile of the evening while glimmering under the bright lights of the mid-Maine agricultural exhibition.