Ronnie “Duck” Gordon Foster, 79, passed away of cancer in his home on May 9, 2026, in Georgetown, Ky.
UPDATED: May stakes payment news center
The USTA has compiled the advisories provided by stakes administrators regarding upcoming nomination and sustaining payments for the races under their purview. Refer to this page for updates, as they are made available.
Ordained wins Open Trot on Monday at Saratoga Casino Hotel
Ordained (Father Patrick) won the final Open Trot of the 2025 season at Saratoga Casino Hotel in his third local start. Coming to town for trainer Larry Stalbaum late in the year, Ordained enjoyed a monster campaign in which he earned more than $200,000 in ’25.
Little Expensive Pounces in Oak Grove Open Trot
Driver Tyler Miller landed a pocket trip with 4-5 favorite Little Expensive and popped with fervor around the last turn to clinch victory in the $30,000 Open Handicap Trot at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Monday (May 11).
Miss Jum Jabber continues to impress in PA All-Stars
The Bettor’s Wish filly Miss Jum Jabber continued to push her way into national consideration by notching her fifth straight victory, equaling her mark of 1:51.1 in one of three $30,000 divisions of her Pennsylvania All-Stars event on Monday (May 11) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
Steven’s Saloon Scores In Harrington Open Monday
Harrington, DE – Rich Ashley and Michael Cain’s Steven’s Saloon ($6, Jason Thompson) was a 1:52 winner in the $22,500 Open Pace Monday (May 11) at Harrington Raceway. After getting his first…
A sweet victory for Custard Dolce at Plainridge Park
Custard Dolce made her second start at Plainridge Park a memorable one after winning the featured $25,000 Open pace for fillies and mares on Monday (May 11) with a career best time and in gate to wire fashion.
Meadows Monday Memo
Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
Ronald Coyne Sr., 85, dies
Ronald J. Coyne Sr., 85, lovingly known to all as “Pa” and “Whitey,” passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026.
Tioga Downs working on incorrect payout resolution
Tioga Downs incorrectly paid out a dead heat in Sunday’s (May 10) fifth race due to a United Tote error. In the race, Joe Pavia Jr.’s trainee Last Goodbye won as the 2-1 betting favorite by over a length. Bettor Sun and Kourageous Key finished in a dead heat for second.