Silk Cloud A and driver Lauren Tritton found the winner’s circle for the first time in this year’s MGM Ursula McIntyre Series in fourth-round action at MGM Yonkers Raceway on Friday night (April 17). The 8-year-old imported daughter of Shadow Play stormed past 6-5 favorite Coastal Babe N nearing the wire and went on to a 1:51.4 victory in the $50,000 event.
Star Power Hanover ‘stars’ in Buffalo’s feature
Star Power Hanover ($3.52) showed that last week’s 5-3/4 length victory was no fluke as he stepped up in class and took the $11,500 trot at Buffalo Raceway on Friday afternoon (April 17). He beat Mr Cool Seaeyre N by 2-1/4 lengths in 1:58.3 over the fast track.
Harrah’s Hoosier Park Hosts Fourth Grade Field Trips
In partnership with the Harness Horse Youth Foundation, Indiana Standardbred Association, and Indiana Horse Racing Commission, Harrah’s Hoosier Park played host to over 400 Anderson community fourth graders between Wednesday, April 15 and Thursday, April 16.
Turn Up The Music, Travolta Hanover dance home at Philly
Turn Up The Music and Travolta Blue Chip, a Saturday Night Fever parlay even on a Friday (April 17), both danced home victoriously in the $12,000 featured races for developing horses at Harrah’s Philadelphia, giving owner Morrison Racing Stables a sweep of the headliners.
Soho Firestone A looks to keep rolling in Borgata
Soho Firestone A doesn’t draw a lot of attention to himself around the barn or in training, but when the 7-year-old pacer gets behind the gate to race, he’s ready to make noise.
Mercer County (OH) Matinee on May 9
The 55th Annual Mercer County Harness Horsemen’s Association Matinee will be held in Celina, OH and is scheduled for Saturday, May 9 with a first post time of noon.
Full Ontario Sires Stakes 2026 schedule released; Beau Jangles aiming for Gold opener
The complete 2026 schedule for the $15 million Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) program has now been released and is available on the OSS website.
Reshuffle puts Little Macabee in good spot at Cumberland
With some of the top trotters at Cumberland Raceway taking a week off, veteran high-stepper Little Macabee found a class on Saturday (April 18) that fits his résumé perfectly.
Pandy’s Meadowlands picks for Saturday, April 18
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Saturday (April 18).
Training to begin next week at Ocean Downs
Ocean Downs has announced that training for the 2026 racing season will begin next Wednesday, April 22, at the vacationland oval, with the hours of training set at 7 a.m. through noon.