On July 15, 2025, the United States Trotting Association entered a ruling finding Eric Cherry in violation of several USTA rules and imposing fines for those violations.
Shenandoah Downs $5,000 “Own a Horse for a Day” on Sept. 27
This past spring, Shenandoah Downs gave eight lucky female racing fans a chance to “Own a Horse for a Day” and compete for a $5,000 purse on Mother’s Day. With the fall racing season just around the corner, the track announced that eight male sports-oriented fans will get that same lucrative opportunity on Saturday, Sept. 27.
Fast Choice, Dandy Ideal take NYSS divisions at Monticello
The glamour division of the New York Sire Stakes did not disappoint Monday afternoon (July 21) at Monticello Raceway with over $195,000 in purses up for grabs. Three of the year’s fastest miles were paced yesterday afternoon, Jason Bartlett won both NYSS events and trainer Travis Alexander recorded a training double.
Twenty-one horses enter Hambletonian; 23 for Oaks
A total of 21 horses entered Tuesday for the 100th edition of the Hambletonian Stakes for 3-year-old trotters, resulting in three $83,550 eliminations on Saturday (July 26) at The Meadowlands.
Met’s Rival, 24, dies
Winbak Farm is saddened to announce the passing of 24-year-old Met’s Rival.
Miller scores Great Lake Stakes hat trick
Trainer-driver LeWayne Miller captured three of the eight Great Lake Stakes events on the Monday (July 21) twilight card at the Fowlerville Family Fair, highlighted by a 1:58.2 track-record performance from Westwinds Pegasus in the $25,500 3-year-old filly trot.
Buffalo Raceway closes after successful season
“It was another successful season,” stated Buffalo Raceway General Manager Jon Cramer as he looked back on the 2025 live racing season that was completed on Sunday afternoon (July 20).
Freshman filly trotters in action Monday at MGM Northfield Park
Freshman filly trotters were on display on Monday (July 21) at MGM Northfield Park as the stars of tomorrow continued their trek to the Scarlett and Gray end-of-year championships.
Rocket Deo hits afterburners, wins at Pocono
The Captaintreacherous mare Rocket Deo left strongest of all in Monday afternoon’s (July 21) $25,000 fast-class distaff pace at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, set the pace to her liking, then blitzed home in :26.4 to win by three lengths in 1:51.2.
Phillip Peavyhouse, 86, dies
Phillip C. Peavyhouse, known affectionately as Phil to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, in South Lyon,at the age of 86. He was born on January 2, 1939, in Jamestown, Tennessee.