The Hunt Is On (Frank Affrunti) captured the $6,500 featured fillies and mares pace at Vernon Downs on Thursday (Aug. 20).
Heavens Pic matches career best in Plainridge trot
After more than a few gallant efforts this season, Heavens Pic finally got his first win of the year with a performance that matched his career best in Thursday’s (Aug. 20) $17,000 conditioned trotting feature at Plainridge Park.
Arrowhead Hanover on target in Philly feature
Thursday (Aug. 20) marked the beginning of another three-card racing week at Harrah’s Philadelphia, with the International Moni gelding Arrowhead Hanover giving another strong performance to take the $13,000 feature for older fast-class trotters in 1:53.
Meadows to offer $85k in guaranteed pools Fri.
A tough Thursday (Aug. 20) for handicappers will lead to a potentially lucrative Friday (Aug. 21) at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.
Steady-earning Minoan looks for more in Beal
When it comes to earning paychecks, Minoan has become a horse trainer Noel Daley can bank on.
Baby trotters star Wednesday, rainout Thursday at Dayton (PA) Fair
If Zeus, the Greek god of the weather, visited much of Pennsylvania Thursday afternoon (Aug. 20), he was not very kind with a plentitude of showers, including enough moisture to cancel the Thursday program for Pennsylvania Fair Sire Stakes 3-year-olds at the Dayton (PA) Fair.
Meadows entries for week of Aug. 24
Due to a backstretch maintenance project, The Meadows’ Race Office is encouraging trainers to enter horses for the week of Aug. 24 primarily via the USTA’s online system.
USTA Director nominations due October 1
Twenty U.S. Trotting Association membership director seats are scheduled for election on Tuesday, December 8, 2026. USTA members interested in seeking election to the Board of Directors may declare their candidacy by filing a written nomination petition with the USTA.
Handicappers look for triple threat in Big M contest
The Meadowlands Monthly Handicapping Contest sports a serious pot of gold at the end of an 11-month rainbow, and three of the contest’s regular players are out to improve their chances of hitting big, as in 10 times big.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Friday, Aug. 21
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Friday (Aug. 21).