After coming up short in his first five starts at the Rosecroft Raceway Fall Meeting, Don’tmesswithles finally put it together on Monday (Oct. 19), taking full advantage of a pocket trip to post a 1:51.4 victory in the featured $11,000 winners-over handicap pace.
UK equine and pre-vet students shown red-carpet day at Red Mile
University of Kentucky students experience a day at the Red Mile with races, tours and a scholarship check presentation.
Amateur drivers make donation to Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester
Members of the North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA) and American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) made a foray to upstate New York last weekend to compete in several amateur driving races as well as to make a donation to the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester.
Trainer Melissa Beckwith scores Grand Slam on Monday at Saratoga Casino Hotel
Trainer Melissa Beckwith added four wins to her bulky total for the 2026 season when on Monday (Oct. 19) afternoon, the meet’s leading conditioner recorded a grand slam at Saratoga Casino Hotel.
Northfield Park: $11,044 Pick-5 carryover
A two-day carryover of $11,044 awaits Northfield followers on Tuesday night (Oct 20). The wager begins in race 6 and features an estimated $50,000 pool.
Hey Trixey Springs Upset at Dayton Raceway
Hey Trixey and driver Luke Hanners took advantage of an off-performance by the heavy favorite, Big Boys Don’t Cry (Tyler Smith), and a break by second choice Twofiftychamp (Trevor Smith) to score a surprising victory in the $15,500 conditioned claiming trot Monday night (Oct. 19) at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway.
Back Pocket Miki Upsets In Harrington Open
George and Tina Dennis Racing’s Back Pocket Miki ($70.20, Mike Cole) was a 1:52.2 winner in the $22,500 Open Pace Monday (Oct.19) at Harrington Raceway.
Herschberger, Sassinator team for Simpson Victory at Pocono
Driver Mark Herschberger, continuing to make a name for himself by currently sitting third in the win production totals at both Harrah’s Philadelphia and The Meadowlands, showed another sign of his upward turn in recognition during the Monday afternoon card at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania. He was asked by trainer Jim King Jr. to make a cameo appearance at the mountain oval to drive Sassinator in the $84,700 Bret Hanover, the John Simpson Sr. stake for two-year-old pacing males, and he cashed in fully with his only drive by winning in 1:52.2.
Breeders Crown Live Draw Details
The Breeders Crown Charity Challenge (BCCC), presented by Prolific Equine, continues with a horsemen’s golf outing on Tuesday morning (Oct. 20) followed by the Breeders Crown draw party.
Massachusetts Breeder Stakes produce multiple records at Plainridge Park
The third division of Massachusetts Breeder Stakes for 2-year-old participants of both gaits and genders was held at Plainridge Park on Monday (Oct. 19) and multiple pages of several record books were re-written when the dust had settled for the afternoon.