Going on the road doesn’t bother Sangria Summer. It seems not much else does, either. The filly, who has the second-fastest mile of the season for a 3-year-old female pacer thanks to her 1:48.1 win in the Shady Daisy on Aug. 8 at the Meadowlands, next visits Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania for this Saturday’s (Aug. 22) $250,000 Grade 1 James M. Lynch Memorial.
IL Harness Horsemen not giving up on new track
A representative of the Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association told the Illinois Racing Board at its Aug. 19 meeting the Standardbred industry is not giving up, but certain things need to fall into place for it to get back on track.
Mohawk entry box remains open for Sunday
Woodbine Mohawk Park’s Race Office would like to inform trainers that the entry box for this Sunday’s card (Aug. 23) will remain open until Thursday morning (Aug. 20) at 10:30 a.m.
Delaware County Fair announces stakes schedule changes
The Delaware (OH) County Fair has announced adjustments to two Buckeye Claiming Series races originally scheduled for the 2026 meet.
Long shots tussle at Skowhegan State Fair
It’s not often that a post time favorite is not involved when an early speed duel erupts at a harness track but that was exactly the scenario that played out at the Skowhegan State Fair on Tuesday (Aug. 18) when a a pair of 8-1 shots left the gate hard against each other, with neither showing any inclination toward relinquishing their desire for the front-end seat.
No changes in Top 10 of Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll
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.