None of the horses in the Top 10 of the Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll raced last week, resulting in no changes to their order in the Week 10 rankings released Wednesday (Aug. 19).
USTA to conduct ROAP Continuing Education Nov. 22-23 at The Meadows
The U.S. Trotting Association (USTA) will offer a 16-hour Continuing Education (CE) seminar for accredited racing officials on Sunday (Nov. 22) and Monday (Nov. 23) at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows in Washington, PA.
USTA partner Merck’s counsel on staying ahead of emerging equine health threats
The U.S. Trotting Association’s partnership with Merck Animal Health is part of our broader commitment to equine health and the well-being of the Standardbred horse. Our work together on microchip initiatives is one example of that commitment and of Merck’s broader efforts to advance equine health.
Glamour boys scorch Skowhegan
Maine’s glamour boys division rolled headstrong into the Skowhegan State Fair on Tuesday (Aug. 18) with the set’s swift 3-year-old male pacers enjoying a purse increase to kick off the evening program.
Slipped Onmybeans and Captain Ricky both dazzle again at Aces
Freshman Minnesota-sired action was featured at Running Aces on Tuesday night (August 18) and a couple of win streaks were on the line in the top divisions.
Solvalla Yearling Sale sets record
Tuesday’s (Aug. 18) Solvalla Yearling Sale set a record, averaging SEK 456,276—about $48,000 —per yearling. A total of 94 yearlings were sold,an increase of no less than 21% compared with last year and 8.7% higher than the previous auction record, set in 2024.
Tempting Flames sets Scioto Downs track record in Ohio Sires Stakes
Tempting Flames set a new track record Tuesday (Aug. 18) at Eldorado Scioto Downs while equaling the world record on a five-eighths mile track for 2-year-old filly pacers. Taken in one of the two $75,000 Ohio Sires Stakes divisions, Tempting Flames hit the wire in 1:50, equaling the record set by Beach Cowgirl in 2022.
Freshmen featured in Tuesday Pocono action
Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania featured four $16,000 events for 2-year-olds as its Tuesday afternoon (Aug. 18) features. While these horses are coming along a little late to race in Pocono’s $1.4 million Pennsylvania Sire Stakes Championships for freshmen on Sept. 7, they have shown the potential to climb quite high in their development, and the best state-sired performers may just be able to earn spots in the 2027 sophomore Sire Stakes finales.
Laurel Court, Speed Away head Harrington double feature
A pair of $22,500 Open events headlined the Tuesday (Aug. 18) Harrington Raceway program.
Plainridge distaff to Acushla Machree N – again
On Tuesday (Aug. 18), Acushla Machree N won the $25,000 Open Handicap Pace for fillies and mares for the fourth time this season at Plainridge Park — with a come-from-behind victory, as usual.