Zuma Beach and Perfidious Crown were very close in the betting in the $17,500 distaff feature pace at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania Monday (March 23) afternoon, with the latter even money against the former’s 6-5. However, it was the Downbytheseaside mare Zuma Beach who got the major share of the purse, and by just as close a margin as emerged in the betting.
Major Pennsylvania horse racing events announced for 2026
The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association (PHRA) is sharing key event dates for horse racing fans across the Commonwealth.
Hambletonian, Breeders Crown condition changes; Hambletonian host track presentations
At the recent Winter Meeting of the Directors of the Hambletonian Society, the board approved the conditions of Hambletonian No. 103, the stake for foals of 2025 to be raced in 2028, which will take yearling payments on May 15, 2026.
Harrington Raceway application reminder
A reminder to horsemen seeking to race at Harrington Raceway’s upcoming race meet – the deadline of Wednesday (March 25) for applications is rapidly approaching.
2025 SIP season awards winners
The U.S. Trotting Association is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Standardbred Incentive Program. With 99 awards being presented, the recently concluded fourth season of SIP is the biggest yet.
Soft Shot leads Swift-McAssey hat trick
Trainer Jaymes McAssey and young reinsman Kyle Swift have been a dynamic duo in the first two months of the racing season at Saratoga Casino Hotel.
Burke wins four, Page five, sweep MVG features
Miami Valley leading trainer Ron Burke won four races on the night, while new co-leading driver Chris Page won five, including teaming up to win four and to sweep the co-featured Open I & II paces on Sunday night (March 22).
Oak Grove set to open 2026 meet
A trio of $30,000 Open events highlight the opening week of the 2026 harness racing season at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel, which commences Monday (March 23).
Ingraham gets win # 8,000 at Cumberland
Sunny skies and warmer temperatures brought out a nice crowd for opening day at Cumberland Raceway on Saturday (March 21), with several regulars picking up where they left off, along with some new faces also grabbing the spotlight, however, the brightest star of the day was driver Dave Ingraham who secured his 8,000th career victory.
‘Sun’ shines bright at Big M
Sun Of A Show displayed wicked speed at both ends of his mile Saturday (March 21) night at The Meadowlands to pull off a mild upset in the featured $19,000 claiming handicap for pacers in for a tag of no less than $40,000 and no more than $60,000.