It would be hard to be more Monticello than Greg Merton. He jogged his first horse at age 6 and was in the business full time by the time he was 16 at the famed Catskill Mountain oval. Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 18), the 52-year-old horsemen reached another milestone in his long career with his 6,000th win.
2026 Ohio Stakes Guide now available online
The 2026 Ohio Stakes Guide is now available on the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association website.
Mohawk Monday entries remain open; Friday qualifiers moved to Saturday
Woodbine Mohawk Park’s Race Office would like to inform trainers that the entry box for Monday’s (Feb. 23) live racing card will remain open until tomorrow morning (Thursday, Feb. 19) at 10:30 a.m.
NYSGC seeks Director of Racing Investigations
Schenectady, NY – The New York State Gaming Commission seeks a Director of Racing Investigations. Under the Director of the Division of Horse Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering, the incumbent will work as…
Winbak Farm seeks bookkeeper for Maryland farm
Winbak Farm is seeking a bookkeeper for their Chesapeake City, MD farm.
Devil’s Wish wins Saratoga feature Tuesday
Devil’s Wish has gotten his season off to a strong start at Saratoga Casino Hotel and on Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 17), the young pacer sprung a mild upset.
Mr Pasadena scores in Pocono trot
Mr Pasadena, second in Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania’s inaugural card of 2026 this past Saturday (Feb. 14), came right back on two days’ rest to capture the $15,500 featured trot on Tuesday (Feb. 17) at the mountain oval, winning in 1:57.1.
Fruit Snacker dominant at Dover
Fruit Snacker made amends for a miscue and disqualification last week and punished a field of high-level conditioned trotters at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night (Feb. 17).
Bridgeoverbroadway scores fifth win of ’26
Bridgeoverbroadway won for the fifth time this year to tie three other horses for the most wins in North America in 2026, doing so in a $21,000 conditioned trot on Tuesday (Feb. 17) at Miami Valley Raceway.
Volstead filly making waves Down Under
Dublin Valley Farms’ Volstead, one of the top producing stallions in the Buckeye State, has another star in the mercurial mare Keayang Zahara, who has been tearing up the Down Under raceways.