Due to heavy rain and lightning with the possibility of additional severe weather at post time today, the races scheduled for Saturday, July 18, at Clearfield (PA) have been cancelled.
Bert Beckwith Memorial will pit Plainridge powerhouses Sunday
Although the $300,000 G2 Spirit of Massachusetts Trot and $150,000 G3 Clara Barton Distaff Pace will draw the bulk of the attention on Sunday (July 19) afternoon at Plainridge Park, the annual $75,000 Bert Beckwith Memorial Pace is sure to provide one of the better Open paces found at any track this entire weekend, and offers great value for the betting dollar.
Frosh trotters celebrate with Party At Seven at Cumberland
Heavy favorite Party At Seven made quick work of the $6,400 featured overnight race on Friday’s (July 17) 13-race card at Cumberland Raceway, along with two $15,000-plus divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes for 2-year-old trotters anointing two fresh-faced winners.
Soft Shot grabs Open at Tioga
Soft Shot, driven by Kyle Swift, handily captured Friday’s (July 17) $14,500 Fillies & Mares Open Pace at Tioga Downs in 1:51.
Bailey bags six winners at Vernon
Leading driver Leon Bailey added another big night to his season, collecting a six pack at Vernon Downs on Friday (July 17).
Aintmyfirstro Deo, Perfect Body win NJSS dashes at Big M
Aintmyfirstro Deo and Perfect Body emerged victorious at The Meadowlands Friday night (July 17) when the mile oval carded 10 second-leg New Jersey Sire Stakes events for 2-year-olds of each sex and gait on the 15-race pari-mutuel program.
Aces And Cinches wins INSS showdown
Aces And Cinches, driven by Kyle Wilfong for trainer Ron Burke, won a nail bitter down the stretch to secure the $94,000 fifth leg of Indiana Sire Stakes action for 3-year-old colt and gelding pacers Friday (July 17) at Harrah’s Hoosier Park.
Carryover & guaranteed pool in Monday’s early Pick 4 at Yonkers
Yonkers, NY – After a two-day hiatus due to cancelations caused by poor air quality, racing returned to MGM Yonkers Raceway on Friday (July 17). On the program, the early Pick 4…
Empire State Harness Horsemen’s Alliance celebrates siginig of Landmark Sires Stakes eligibility legislation
The Empire State Harness Horsemen’s Alliance (ESHHA) today applauds Governor Kathy Hochul for signing into law A9234B/S9183, a critically important piece of legislation that clarifies Sire Stakes eligibility and secures the future of New York State’s Standardbred breeding industry. By ensuring that all foals sired by stallions registered standing in New York are eligible for the New York Sire Stakes Program regardless of conception location, this law removes previous implementation hurdles and provides a stable foundation for the industry’s continued growth.
July 22 IRB meeting cancelled
The July 22nd IRB meeting has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, August 19, 2026.