Masseto made a well-moved time to the lead early in the backstretch in the $12,000 featured trot Friday afternoon (Dec. 12) at Harrah’s Philadelphia, then was able to keep the advantage to the wire, finishing a length ahead of Foxy Joyce in a 1:59.3 mile.

Trotters take center stage at Cumberland on Saturday (Dec. 13) with three $7,500 divisions of the Prancer Pop-up Series’ second leg of action.

According to Thoroughbred Daily News, Val D’Or Farms has filed a civil complaint in Kentucky after bidding on and purchasing a filly, Philly’s Sting, for $15,000 via proxy at the Lexington Selected Yearling Sales Company sale.

With the 2025 summer/fall harness racing meet coming to a close at Batavia Downs, it’s time for the Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association to once again name the top performers of the session during the UNY-USHWA Night of Distinction awards ceremony that will be held on Saturday (Dec. 20), which is the final night of racing for the year.

Rosecroft Raceway’s leading driver, Russell Foster, swept Thursday’s (Dec. 11) featured events at the Capital Region harness racing venue, teaming up with Stamphillshadow GB for a repeat win in the night’s top distaff pace and Meadows invader Roan Ridge for a narrow score in the featured trot.