Maine’s fairground circuit will hit its full stride during the month of August as the eyes of the Pine Tree State become focused on the 170th agricultural exhibition to be held at the venerable Topsham Fair.
Peace Talks to battle in Sire Stakes at Monticello
The reigning queen and top point earner of the division, Peace Talks, has drawn the rail in the first heat of the New York Sire Stakes worth $58,100 for 3-year-old pacing fillies at Monticello Raceway on Monday (Aug. 5).
Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association relieves Mancino of duties
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association today announced that it has decided to move in a different direction and has relieved Renee Mancino of her duties as Executive Director.
Cumberland closing weekend to bring big purses
Cumberland’s closing weekend purses have reached nearly a quarter of a million dollars when the track will offer $235,500 in purses on Friday (Aug. 2) and Saturday (Aug. 3). Led by the $25,000 Pine Tree Invitational Pace and three $16,000-plus divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes for freshman pacers, the two-day extravaganza has 25 races for fans and bettors alike to enjoy.
Hambletonian Notebook: Secret Agent Man makes a name for himself
Secret Agent Man was something of an unknown a month ago but has made a name for himself in recent weeks as he heads to Saturday’s $1.05 million Hambletonian for 3-year-old trotters at The Meadowlands.
Kentuckiana releases new farm commercial
Kentuckiana Farms is excited to announce the release of its new farm commercial for Hambletonian weekend.
Flickadawrist and Delco Irene grab headlines Thursday at Running Aces
The Thursday night (Aug. 1) program at Running Aces featured the Minnesota-sired sophomore pacers with three divisions going for a total purse of $42,500.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Aug. 3
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday afternoon (Aug. 3).
Racing returns to Greenville on Aug. 16-17
Racing returns to the famed oval in Greenville, Ohio, on Friday (Aug. 16) and Saturday (Aug. 17); first post both evenings at 6:30 p.m.
FAS Rulings for Friday, August 2, 2024
View Fines and Suspensions for the week of August 2, 2024as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the USTA…