Brett Beckwith, currently the third winningest driver in North America for 2026, substantially added to his victory total on Thursday (Feb. 5) at Batavia Downs after winning five races on the program.
Super Chapter to race in 2026
Super Chapter will be returning to the Marcus Melander Stable to begin training for his 2026 racing season.
Harris hopes to maintain momentum as he begins 2026 campaign at Big M
After seeing one of his horses honored with a Dan Patch Award in each of the past two years, trainer Andrew Harris is hoping his stable can build on that success this season as he prepares to kick off his 2026 campaign Friday (Feb. 6) at the Meadowlands.
Pandy’s Meadowland picks for Friday, Feb. 6
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Friday (Feb. 6).
Nomination deadline Feb. 17 for Borgata, McIntyre Series at Yonkers
The nomination deadline for the MGM Borgata Pacing Series and the Ursula McIntyre Pacing Series (formerly Blue Chip Matchmaker) is coming up on Monday, Feb. 17.
Kleinhans hoping for great Pick-8 at Big M
When racing returns to The Meadowlands Friday (Feb. 6) night, there will be a new bet on the menu which could create the type of excitement not seen at the mile oval in a long time. And no one is as pumped up as Peter Kleinhans.
Crystal Springs Stables open house Saturday
Crystal Springs Stables in Millersburg, Ohio, is excited to host its first Open House and Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday (Feb. 7) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Racin Hungry gets fed at Bally’s Dover
Dover, DE – Racin Hungry raced via the overland route and won the Mares Open Handicap pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday (Feb. 4) night. Square Deal and Ballast matched strides at…
February Hoof Beats: Driver & Trainer Report
The February issue of Hoof Beats is the magazine’s annual Driver & Trainer Report, highlighting the top horsepeople in North America and celebrating their accomplishments in 2025.
Hoof Beats: Apex Performance
From the time he was a teenager, Marcus Melander was focused on a career in harness racing. Growing up in Sweden, he raced ponies until he was 16 years old, at which point he left school to work for his uncle, Hambletonian winner and future Swedish Trotting Hall of Famer Stefan Melander, and began to make his own name in the sport.