Linda Sorenson, 70, passed away peacefully June 14 in Verona, N.Y., after a courageous fight with stage four cancer.
Ocean Downs adds race date in August
Ocean Downs is announcing the addition of an additional race day, Tuesday, Aug. 5, with first race post set for 6:40 p.m. (EDT).
White Belly wins Oak Grove USHDC event benefiting 4-H club
The United States Harness Driving Club (USHDC) held a special event at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming on Monday (June 30) honoring the Christian County 4-H Club with White Belly accomplishing a rare “last-to-first” victory for owner-trainer-driver Cassidy Whitton.
July starts with a bang at The Meadowlands
The Meadowlands Racetrack kicks off July with Fan Appreciation Night on Saturday (July 5). From 6 to 11 p.m., fans can grab $1 hot dogs, pretzels, popcorn, soda, and $2 draft beer at the Café, on the Victory Terrace, and in the Backyard. Guests are encouraged to stay after the races for the free fireworks display.
Meadowlands Pace draws 10; no elims necessary
Entries for the 2025 Meadowlands Pace, sponsored by Fashion Farms, were taken this morning and when the box closed at 9 a.m. exactly 10 3-year-old pacing colts had been declared.
HarnessRacing.com Preview Show “Live from the Hall” slated for Sunday 6 p.m.
The HarnessRacing.com Preview Show “Live from the Hall,” presented by the Standardbred Horse Sales Company, will air live at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 6 from the Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame in Goshen, NY.
Record performance leads Maryland Sire Stakes action at Ocean Downs
A thrilling night of stakes action lit up the track at Ocean Downs on Monday (June 30) as the Maryland Sire Stakes program presented preliminary leg No. 1 for 3-year-old colts and geldings. With top-tier trotters and pacers featured in races one, two, and five, the evening was filled with speed, determination, and a historic performance that set the tone for the summer series.
OHHA to livestream Tuesday’s post-position draw for Next Generation Races at Scioto
The live draw is scheduled to take place between the second and third races of Tuesday’s 15-race card at Scioto at approximately 6:15 p.m. (EDT). The stream will be available on the OHHA Facebook and YouTube pages.
Mr Big Spender in 1:54.2F, Season’s leader for all babies
The local stakes season for 2-year-olds opened with a bang on the Monday (June 30) afternoon before the Fourth of July at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, as Mr Big Spender trotted the fastest mile of the year for a baby over a 5/8-mile track, 1:54.2, when he won one of four $30,000 divisions of a Pennsylvania All-Stars event.
Later Dudes Lasts for Oak Grove Open Upset
Driver Devon Tharps gave Later Dudes an aggressive front-stepping steer while never giving an inch in a back-half sprint to hold on for victory at odds of 8-1 in the $40,000 Open Handicap Pace at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Monday (June 30).