Continuing his dominant season at Plainridge Park, Memorynimagination scored his third consecutive victory in the featured $25,000 Open Trot on Tuesday (May 19).
Alvin Warrington Stafford, 82, dies
Alvin Warrington Stafford passed away on May 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Qualifiers at Illinois State Fairgrounds on Friday
Weather permitting, qualifiers will be held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ill., on Friday (May 22).
Meadowlands draw schedule change
Beginning next week (Monday, May 25), the Meadowlands will be going back to a double draw for Friday and Saturday. Box closes at 9 a.m. on Monday.
Philly sophomores continue to prep for 2026
Pretty soon the new crop of 2-year-olds will become the focus of the preparatory session throughout North America, but Tuesday morning’s (May 19) qualifiers at Harrah’s Philadelphia showcased returning horses getting ready to make their mark in 2026.
Banker Volo, Burning Blaze series events coming up at Running Aces
A total of 30 horses have been nominated to the early season series events at Running Aces, with 13 for the 2026 edition of the Banker Volo for trotters, and 17 for the Burning Blaze series for pacers.
Iam the Captain A, Gates score in USHDC feature at Oak Grove
Iam The Captain A was given a picture-perfect drive by Adarryl Gates Jr. to take top honors in the United States Harness Driving Club (USHDC) $11,000 feature at Oak Grove Racing & Gaming on Monday (May 18).
Steven’s Saloon repeats in Harrington feature
Richard Ashley and Michael Cain’s Steven’s Saloon ($5.20, Jason Thompson) was a 1:51.3 winner from the outside post in the featured $20,000 Delaware Special at Harrington Raceway on Monday (May 18).
But Why wins fourth Open Trot at Saratoga Casino Hotel
But Why recorded his fourth Open Trot victory of the season on Monday (May 18) afternoon when the defending Horse of the Year at Saratoga Casino Hotel went coast-to-coast.
Team Luther Sweeps Oak Grove Opens
Trainer Todd Luther and owner Greg Luther snagged the pair of Open events at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Monday (May 18) with a repeat victory at long odds by Burnout in the $30,000 Open Handicap and a comfortable victory in the $30,000 Fillies and Mares Open Handicap by Breeders Crown winner Always B Naughty.