Pinehurst, N.C., is known worldwide for golf and boasts 42 courses, including five designed by the legendary Donald Ross. But it has also been a haven for harness racing for well over a century and home to a litany of Hall of Fame performers. While this beautiful destination is steeped in history and guarded by preservationists, there is one unprotected location that a lifelong resident of the community is on a mission to bring under that same umbrella.
DP Freedoms Chrome scorches Oak Grove trot
Last season’s Minnesota Harness Horse of the Year, DP Freedoms Chrome, continued his tear in the top class at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Tuesday afternoon (June 3) with a 1:51.3 win — two-fifths of a second off the track record — in the $33,000 Open Trot.
Incaseyoudidntknow scores in Harrington Open
James Magno and Joe Fonte’s Incaseyoudidntknow ($5.60, Jim Morand) overcame an overland route to notch a 1:52.4 win in the $18,000 Mares Open on Tuesday (June 3) at Harrington Raceway.
Quiksilvr Bluechip dominates Pocono trot
Maybe Quiksilvr Bluechip wants to be the next Chapolier. “Quiksilvr” is building a resume getting closer to the stellar summary page of the other, on Tuesday afternoon (June 3) winning the $16,000 featured claiming handicap trot at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania in 1:53.2.
Burke duo headlines MGM Buckeye Distaff at Northfield
The stacked undercard for Saturday’s (June 7) $200,000 Grade 2 Battle of Lake Erie is highlighted by the $75,000 MGM Buckeye Distaff at MGM Northfield Park.
Bythemissal, Desperate Man lead stacked Battle of Lake Erie field
The 39th edition of the “War on the Shore,” the $200,000 Grade 2 Battle of Lake Erie at MGM Northfield Park, drew the who’s who in the sport of harness racing, with nine of the sport’s top older pacers taking center stage on Saturday (June 7).
HarnessRacing.com Preview Show, presented by the Standardbred Horse Sales Company, returns for Battle of Lake Erie and North America Cup
The HarnessRacing.com Preview Show, presented by the Standardbred Horse Sales Company, returns to the air for two shows during the month of June with the Battle of Lake Erie from MGM Northfield Park on Saturday, June 7, at 5 p.m. and the Pepsi North America Cup on Thursday, June 12, at 5 p.m.
Illini Classic deadline approaching
The management of the Illini Classic Sale Company has issued a reminder that the entry deadline for the 2025 yearling sale is Sunday, June 15.
Running Aces cancels Tuesday card
Due to poor air quality and under guidance from the Minnesota Racing Commission, Running Aces officials have cancelled the live racing and qualifiers for Tuesday night (June 3).
Meadowlands Racetrack Beer Fest just days away
This Saturday (June 7) the Meadowlands Racetrack hosts the Racetrack Beer Fest in the Backyard. Doors open for VIP guests at 4 p.m., followed by general admission at 5 p.m.