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.
Graduates return to rock the clock at Big M
Despite a severe thunderstorm that made it necessary to delay the start of the races 37 minutes, a “wet-fast” track at the Meadowlands last Friday (June 12) led to some drag-strip-like final times as the fastest miles of the year in the sport on the both the pace and trot were established at the mile oval.
USTA Director Don Marean named 2026 Spirit of America Award winner
On Wednesday (June 17), U.S. Trotting Association Director and District 9 Chairperson Don Marean was officially named as a 2026 Spirit of America Award recipient by the Town of Hollis, ME at the Hollis Selectboard meeting.
Pandy’s Meadowlands picks for Friday, June 19
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Friday (June 19).
Kevin Switzer Jr. scores 4,000th career win at Bangor Raceway
Kevin Switzer Jr. kicked off a five-win day with a benchmark victory at Bangor Raceway on Wednesday (June 17), as the 38-year-old Maine native secured the 4,000th driving win of his career.
Rebel’s Revenge slays the dragon
When the wings of the starting gate folded in the second of two $15,000-plus Maine Sire Stakes divisions for 3-year-old male pacers on Wednesday (June 17) at Bangor Raceway, it looked like it was going to be another 1-9 shot going wire-to-wire. However, that scenario changed dramatically.
Schwartz, Keppler victorious in NAADA trots
Alan Schwartz and Scott Keppler both registered pillar-to-post wins in their respective $8,500 divisions of the North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA) trots at Monticello Raceway on Wednesday (June 17).
Legacy’s Jailbreak, 3-for-3 At Harrington
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….
Elegant Woman A ‘classy’ in Buffalo Raceway win
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…
Burke Brigade dominates Gaitway freshman qualifiers
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.