A total of $140,000 was up for grabs as the Delaware County Fair hosted the fifth leg of the Buckeye Stallion Series for male trotters on the third day of its five-day meet in Delaware, Ohio, on Tuesday (Sept. 16). The 15-race card featured three $20,000 divisions of sophomores and four $20,000 divisions of freshmen.
Trio of track records Tuesday at Hastings (Mich.)
On Tuesday (Sept. 16), three track records at Northville Downs at the Barry Expo Center were toppled.
Boots N Beer leads upset parade in Golden Rod finals
On Tuesday (Sept. 16), the Red Mile hosted eight $50,000 Kentucky Golden Rod Series finals. The red clay oval was not kind to the public’s top selections as only two managed to make it to the winner’s circle. It was, however, a great day for the wagering public, led by 72-1 long shot Boots N Beer.
Huntress a Harrington winner
Manklin Creek’s Huntress ($3.80, Allan Davis) won her Harrington Raceway debut on Tuesday (Sept. 16) with a 1:53 triumph in the $18,000 Mares Open Pace over a wet racetrack.
Lexus Kody headlines Caesars Trotting Classic
The fields were drawn Tuesday (Sept. 16) for two of Harrah’s Hoosier Park’s signature events — the $179,500 Harrah’s Hoosier Park Pacing Derby, and $200,000 Caesars Trotting Classic presented by Kountry Lane Standardbreds — which will take place Friday (Sept. 19). Two full fields of 10 will go postward, with the red-hot Lexus Kody headlining Friday night’s trotting feature.
Big Ranger stays undefeated with OBC score
Two of Ohio’s top freshman colt trotters, Big Ranger and Ready Russell, finally clashed in the same division of the $140,440 Ohio Breeders Championship on Tuesday (Sept. 16) at the Delaware (Ohio) County Fairgrounds.
‘We’re having fun with a horse we love’
On most weekday afternoons, Dr. Jill Dentel and James Ehrsam are focused on their day jobs – Dentel as the owner of a veterinary clinic and Ehrsam as a township road crew chief – but Wednesday will be a bit different thanks to a 3-year-old filly pacer named Rose Run Aimee.
OHHA’s Speaker Series to feature Todd and Greg Luther, Austin Hanners, and Ron Burke on Wednesday
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will kick off day four of “Five Days in Delaware” on Wednesday morning (Sept. 17) with the Speaker Series featuring special guests Todd and Greg Luther, Austin Hanners, and Ron Burke.
Game Changers: Hasty Bid
Once a week, throughout the Mohawk racing season, Woodbine will profile a horse who has had a life-changing impact on one of their closest connections. This week, Canada’s top earning driver and Mohawk’s wins and earnings leader in 2025, James MacDonald, and his trusty, tireless trotter, Hasty Bid.
Final Jug drivers announced
Final driver’s changes have been made for the 80th edition of the Little Brown Jug (Grade 1).