It was a big day for driver Mitchell Cushing on Tuesday (June 2) at Plainridge Park as he scored his 1,500th career win and eclipsed $15 million in career earnings on the strength of winning five races on the card, including the featured $27,500 Open Handicap Trot with his own trainee, A New Leader, who gave him the milestone victory.
Nordic Catcher S returns, rookies begin at Pocono
Nordic Catcher S, last year’s Hambletonian winner, will line up behind the starting gate for the first time in 303 days on Wednesday morning (June 3) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, with the horse entered in the last of three qualifiers following nine trials for 2-year-olds during the 10 a.m. session.
Duicinea Hanover extends streak to three at Pocono
The Greenshoe filly Duicinea Hanover added a feature race overnight victory to a resume that had triumphs in the Pennsylvania All-Stars and the Pennsylvania Stallion Series just before it, capturing Tuesday’s (June 2) $15,000 feature for developing trotters at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania in a lifetime best 1:54.4.
Eliminations drawn for 43rd Pepsi North America Cup
A pair of eliminations are set for this Saturday (June 6) at Woodbine Mohawk Park to determine the field for the 43rd Pepsi North America Cup (Grade 1).
First 2-year-old qualifier of 2026 at Philly
At 10:25 a.m. on Tuesday, Harrah’s Philadelphia unofficially opened its “summer season” with the first race for 2-year-olds, with four Brett Pelling trainees comprising the entire qualifier field.
Field set for 40th Battle of Lake Erie
The field is set for the 40th edition of the prestigious Grade 2 Battle of Lake Erie, as nine accomplished pacers will line up behind the starting gate Saturday (June 6) to compete for a purse of $250,000 at Northfield Park.
Mr Three O Five wins three-way Open photo
Andrew Glassmeyer’s Mr Three O Five ($4.60, Montrell Teague) was a 1:52.3 winner in the $22,500 Open Pace on Monday (June 1) at Harrington Raceway.
June events at the Meadowlands Racetrack
The Meadowlands Racetrack’s Championship Meetis in full swing with live racing every Friday and Saturday night with a 6:35 p.m. (EDT) post time.
The Meadows in search of paddock blacksmith
Hollywood Casino at The Meadows is looking for a backup blacksmith to work in the paddock, one to two days per week on race days.
Kleinhans rallies April’s Big Guy for USHDC win
The United States Harness Driving Club (USHDC) feature at Oak Grove Racing & Gaming had five different leaders during a stirring one-mile duel on Monday (June 1), with April’s Big Guy rallying late to score in 1:53.4.