Northfield, OH – Following an injury in his 4-year-old season, it seemed a longshot that Longshot would make it back to the races, but with time, patience and resilience, the connections are starting to see the son of Long Tom looking like his old self heading into Saturday’s (Aug. 9) $100,000 Tom Aldrich President’s Trot at MGM Northfield Park.
Massive Speed survives squeaker at Topsham
The Pine Tree State’s sophomore pacing sensation, Massive Speed, eked out his sixth straight victory at the Topsham Fair on Thursday (Aug. 7) afternoon, with two of his colleagues trying valiantly to defeat him.
Karl to stand first season at stud in 2026
Crawford Farms, Christina and Nancy Takter, Black Horse Racing, and Bender Sweden Inc. are proud to announce that 2023 2-Year-Old Trotting Colt of the Year and 2024 Hambletonian winner Karl will stand his first season at stud in 2026.
Winner’s Circle Speed Sale deadline approaching
Breeders and consignors are advised that the deadline for entries for the 2025 Winner’s Circle Speed Sale is one week away, on Friday, Aug. 15.
Mother Mary dazzles with new Aces distaff record
Mother Mary stole the show at Running Aces on Thursday night (Aug. 7) with a sensational 5-1/2 length romp in 1:50.4 to become the fastest pacing mare ever at Running Aces.
FAS Rulings for Friday, August 8, 2025
View Fines and Suspensions for the week of August 8, 2025 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the…
Meadowlands stallion payment information
A payment equal to 50% of one 2023 breeding fee (or a minimum of $1,000) will be required on those stallions standing in North America for the 2023 breeding season to make their foals of 2024 eligible to be nominated to Meadowlands Early Closers for the life of the horse is due (postmarked by) Sept. 1, 2025.
Speed, repeat winners do well at Honesdale (Pa.)
The Pennsylvania fair harness racing circuit journeyed to the northeast corner of the state this Wednesday and Thursday (Aug. 6-7) for two days of fair racing at the Wayne County Fair, where director of racing Jeff Firmstone and his board annually supplement the Pennsylvania Fair Sire Stakes racing with a free-for-all event on each gait.
Miki And Minnie scores in Philly PASS
Sophomore pacing filly Miki And Minnie, just named No. 1 in the North American Top 10 polls, didn’t take long to show the talent that earned her that spot, winning the single third-round Pennsylvania Sire Stakes event held Thursday (Aug. 7) at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
Miller and ‘Coach’ aim for Dan Patch Stakes score
Marcus Miller is feeling at home in Indiana, sitting second in the driver standings at Harrah’s Hoosier Park this season, and looking forward to his first time competing in the track’s Grade 2 Dan Patch Stakes.