No horse or horseperson will ever turn down the misfortune of others as good luck helping towards a victory, but it’s indeed likely the Walner filly Sparks would have won under any circumstances as she took the $12,000 featured trot on Friday (June 19) at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
Harris & Co. dominate Friday’s Breakfast With The Babies
The third week of Breakfast With The Babies at Meadowlands Racetrack is in the books, with William Pollock, Bruce Areman and trainer Andrew Harris showing up and showing off on Friday, (June 19) with some of harness racing’s highest-priced 2025 yearlings.
James “Jimmy” Calvin Davis, 80, dies
James Calvin Davis, “Jimmy,” age 80, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at home, surrounded by family, after a very lengthy, progressive illness that he fought so hard against – to prove his love for life, family, and those dearest to him.
Northfield Hosting Third Leg of BSS for Sophomore Fillies on June 21-22
The 2026 Buckeye Stallion Series resumes with the third leg for sophomore fillies on Sunday and Monday (June 21-22) at Northfield Park Racino.
Pandy’s Meadowlands picks for Saturday, June 20
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Saturday (June 20).
Oak Grove unveils new format for upcoming KYSS Series
A marathon race week approaches at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel this Monday (June 22) through Wednesday (June 24) with Kentucky Sire Stakes (KYSS) finals for 4-year-olds as well as the start of KYSS series for 2- and 3-year-olds, which will be contested under a new and exciting format.
Fillister Photo was picture perfect at Running Aces
The featured race on the Thursday night (June 18) program at Running Aces was the $9,000 top condition level for pacing mares and Fillister Photo (Easy Again) turned in a sharp effort to pick up her second win in just four starts this season.
FAS Rulings for Friday, June, 19, 2026
View Fines and Suspensions for the week of June 19, 2026 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the…
Long Tom fillies sweep Ohio Sires Stakes
Long-shot daughters of Long Tom swept the two $75,000 divisions of the Ohio Sires Stakes for 3-year-old filly trotters, both setting new lifetime marks in the process. The races held Thursday (June 18) at Eldorado Scioto Downs were won by Mooter Tooter (1:54.2) and Charlotte Elise (1:55.2).
For Once Inmy Life yet to be beaten at Plainridge
For the fourth time in as many starts at Plainridge Park, For Once Inmy Life won the Massachusetts harness racing venue’s $27,500 Open for male pacers on Thursday (June 18), and each victory he achieved was in gate-to-wire fashion by open lengths.