Driver Dexter Dunn worked out a pocket trip with Brandon Blvd behind Al Papi, angled to the inside in the stretch to find open space, and rushed home from there to post a 1-1/2-length win over Melillo in 1:48.2 in the $300,000 Grade 2 Max C. Hempt Memorial, for 3-year-old pacers, at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
Inexpressable has just enough to take Beal at Pocono
The Walner colt Inexpressable seems to be peaking at an opportune time of the 2026 harness racing season, adding to his resume by winning the $300,000 Grade 2 Earl Beal Memorial Trot for 3-year-old males on Saturday afternoon (Aug. 22) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania. He lowered his mark to 1:51.1 in the game neck victory over favorite Diabolic Hill.
Sangria Summer delights in Lynch Memorial
Sangria Summer sat behind dueling leaders Darlin’s Angel and Be Perfect BG around the final turn, then ducked to the inside in the stretch to rally for a one-length win in Saturday’s (Aug. 22) $250,000 Grade 1 James M. Lynch Memorial, for 3-year-old female pacers, in a stakes-record 1:48.4 at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
Victoriana’s Secret takes G1 Delmonica Hanover at Pocono; with consolation recaps
Victoriana’s Secret, despite having to come first-over in the lane, used superior talent to power off to victory in the $250,000 Grade 1 Delmonica Hanover Stake at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Saturday afternoon (Aug. 22), with the time of 1:51.2 equaling the stake and track record set by Yo Tillie in the same race a year ago.
Undefeated Wall Of Fame eyes another win in Kentucky Championship Series
Another busy week of Kentucky bred action at The Red Mile attracts top-class talent into the Bluegrass State including the Walner filly Wall Of Fame, who will put her unbeaten streak on the line as the 4-5 favorite in the $80,000 Kentucky Championship Series third preliminary for 2-year-old trotting fillies on Wednesday afternoon (Aug. 26).
Nordic Catcher S equals world record in G3 Sebastian K Trot
Nordic Catcher S won Saturday’s (Aug. 22) $100,000 Grade 3 Sebastian K Trot, for older trotters, by 2-3/4 lengths over Resolve To Win in 1:50.3 at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, equaling both the world record for a 4-year-old trotting stallion on a five-eighths-mile oval as well as the track record.
Paul Bolon Signature Series Pace entry box remains open
The Paul Bolon Signature Series Pace at the Monroe County Fair in Woodsfield, OH did not fill so the entry box will remain open until 11 a.m. on Sunday (Aug. 23).
Eastie Boy takes the Tyler B Stakes at The Meadows
Hollywood Casino at The Meadows hosted 2-year-old colt and gelding pacers Friday evening (Aug. 21). A single $129,491 division of the Tyler B Stakes highlighted the card, along with three Stallion Series divisions.
Switzer wins four while Hall scores three at Skowhegan State Fair
Two of Maine’s top-rated harness drivers dominated the action on the quickening mid-state oval on Friday (Aug. 21), combining to win 7 out of the eleven races carded at the Skowhegan State Fair.
Gold Cup And Saucer set to end Old Home Week
The biggest race on Canada’s Eastern Seaboard goes to the gate Saturday evening (Aug. 22) with the C$100,000 Gold Cup and Saucer final, and defending champion driver Corey MacPherson says anyone who thinks they know what will transpire is simply guessing in a race where anything can happen.