Forrest Bartlett’s Primo Maschio ($4.20, Jason Green) was a 1:54.1 winner in the $22,500 Open Pace Monday (April 13) on opening night of the 2026 meet at Harrington Raceway.
For Once Inmy Life dominated Plainridge opening feature
Trainer Cory Stratton made his first start in Massachusetts a memorable one after winning the $25,000 Open Handicap pacing feature with For Once Inmy Life in a 1:51 romp during opening day action of the 2026 meet at Plainridge Park on Monday (April 13).
Trio of winners in MVG features
Cinderlane Cruiser, Bet On Sunshine and Scares Me each won a division of the popular Nw10pm at Miami Valley on Monday night (April 13).
Yankee B Something Repeats in Oak Grove Fillies & Mares Open
Jimmy Watson trainee Yankee B Something once again flexed her might over the pacing mares at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel with a forceful 1:50.3 victory on a speed mission in the featured $30,000 Fillies and Mares Open Handicap on Monday (April 13).
Qualifiers at Illinois State Fairgrounds on Friday
Weather permitting, qualifiers will be held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield on Friday (April 17).
Meadows Monday Memo
Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
Hanover Shoe Farms statement on barn fire
Hanover Shoe Farms on Monday (April 13) issued a statement regarding Sunday’s barn fire at the breeding farm.
Hambletonian Society staking payments due April 15
Horsemen are reminded that staking payments for the following races are due April 15.
Update on Hanover Shoe Farms fire
Hanover Shoe Farms on Monday (April 13) posted an update on social media regarding Sunday’s barn fire at the breeding farm.
First quarter 2026 U.S. harness racing economic indicators
Winter storms and the damage they caused to track conditions along the east coast and across the Midwest during the first quarter of 2026 from Jan. 1 through March 31 resulted in 179 fewer wagering races than during the same period last year.