James MacDonald, who won the 2017 World Driving Championship on his home turf in Canada, on Wednesday (Nov. 5) took the lead at this year’s event in New Zealand thanks to a performance that included two wins and a second in five third-round races.
Double carryovers Wednesday night at MGM Northfield Park
A 99-1 winner in the middle of the card Tuesday (Nov. 4) wreaked havoc on both the Pick-5 and Pick-6 wagers sending a pair of sizeable carryover opportunities rolling over to the Wednesday night (Nov. 5) program.
Big Boys Edge takes Dayton feature
Driver Sam Widger gave Big Boys Edge a perfect first-over trip to take the $18,000 condition claiming trot at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway on Tuesday (Nov. 4).
Speed stands up in Pocono series splits
The Winter Is Coming Series for trotters had its first preliminary Tuesday afternoon (Nov. 4) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, and if the times of the winners of the three $12,500 divisions mean anything – 1:55.3, 1:55.4 and 1:55.4 – there should be some excellent competitive trotting on tap right up through the $20,000 series final on Nov. 18, the penultimate card of the year at the northeast Pennsylvania track.
He Hunts big-time game at Plainridge
It had been five weeks since He Hunts visited the winner’s enclosure at Plainridge Park, and that win was his lifetime mark. But it was open season for victory on Tuesday (Nov. 4) afternoon as He Hunts bagged his fifth career win in the $17,500 trotting feature at Plainridge.
Twist Little Girl N powers to Saratoga feature win
Twist Little Girl N made her local debut a winning one in Tuesday’s feature at Saratoga Casino Hotel.
OHHA Board of Directors votes to endorse Racehorse Health and Safety Act
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) announced today (Nov. 4) that at its fourth-quarter board meeting, it voted to formally endorse the Racehorse Health and Safety Act (RHSA).
Bruce Tubin retires as president of WNYHHA
The Board of Directors of the Western New York Harness Horsemen’s Association has announced that its longtime president and executive director, Bruce Tubin, has retired from that position he held for 35 years.
Oak Grove announces inaugural Oak Grove Festival of Racing
New 2026 marquee event will feature the $500,000 Oak Grove Trotting Derby and $300,000 Oak Grove Trotting Oaks.
Minnesota Racing Commission to consider Running Aces request for 2026 live race days
The Minnesota Racing Commission has formally received the request for 2026 live race days from Running Aces Casino, Hotel, and Racetrack, and is set to discuss them in its full commission meeting on Nov. 20.