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.
Major movement in Ken Warkentin’s Road to the Winning Key Farm Hambletonian Week 7
Apex wins again and remains #1 this week but big shakes in #2-10. Diabolic Hill moves up to #2 after his second place finish in the NJSS Final and Big Ranger moves into third off another track record. Neighver Punt moves up to #5 off his Goodtimes upset while a 1:50 world record performance moves Nix Nacken back onto the list at #8.
Saratoga Casino Hotel announces $100,000 donation, fundraising efforts, and memorial service following barn fire tragedy
In response to the devastating barn fire that occurred on Tuesday morning (June 15), Saratoga Casino Hotel announced Thursday (June 17) a coordinated response that includes a $100,000 donation, upcoming fundraising efforts, and a memorial service to honor the horses lost in the tragedy.