Thirty-two 4-year-olds have tried to upend their older rivals and win the Maple Leaf Trot since Market Share became the last of their age group to capture the race in 2013. Based on the morning-line odds for this year’s C$620,000 Grade 1 Maple Leaf Trot final, that 12-race skid could come to an end Saturday (Sept. 5) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Swinging On Over shines in top sophomore pace at Running Aces
Minnesota-sired sophomore pacers were in the spotlight on Thursday night (Sept. 4) at Running Aces, with two divisions going for a total purse of $35,000.
Midnight Haze quickest in BSS action at Scioto
Midnight Haze and driver Chris Lems took the fastest split of the rescheduled $20,000 Buckeye Stallion Series event for 2-year-old filly pacers in 1:52.3 at Eldorado Scioto Downs on Thursday (Sept. 3).
Monti wins another five at Batavia Downs Thursday
After posting five wins at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Sept. 2), driver Drew Monti won five more races on Thursday (Sept. 3), including a natural hat trick in races 7, 8 and 9, to extend his lead as the top dash driver at the meet.
FAS Rulings for Friday, September, 4, 2026
View Fines and Suspensions for the week of September 4, 2026 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the…
USTA, NHBPA, and NAARV request FTC investigation of HISA data security
Under the direction of President Russell Williams, the U.S. Trotting Association has worked with the National Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association (NHBPA) and North America Association of Racetrack Veterinarians (NAARV) to create a joint letter from the three organizations sent to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requesting an investigation of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) handling of confidential veterinary information following a data-security incident involving the HISA Portal.
Pepper Wow wins Open, Beckwith takes five at Plainridge
After having an early lead, Pepper Wow had to make a late rush to grab his fourth victory of the year in the $24,000 Open Handicap trot at Plainridge Park on Thursday (Sept. 3).
Yonkers: $8,209 carryover, $40K GTD pool in Friday’s early Pick-4
Just one winning favorite and three horses that prevailed at odds of 46-1, 8-1 and 10-1 led to the early Pick-4 not being hit on Thursday (Sept. 3) at MGM Yonkers Raceway. That means there will be an $8,209.61 carryover and a $40,000 guaranteed pool in the sequence on Friday (Sept. 4).
Braiden Rhoades’ first visit to Pennsylvania fair memorable
Braiden Rhoades, setting a pace that could get him to 300 driving victories this season, had driven at 21 Ohio fairs in 2026 before Thursday (Sept. 3), when for the first time the 21-year-old “crossed over” (18 miles) to a Pennsylvania fair, the Stoneboro Fair– and promptly swept the Pennsylvania Fair Sire Stakes 3-year-old colt pace “A” contests for trainer Neil Balcerak and owner George Prushnok.
Hoof Beats: Ardent Advocate
When it comes to how Andy Roberts, DVM, feels about the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA), the USTA director and treasurer not only talks the talk but walks the walk.