The Thursday night (July 23) harness racing program at Running Aces saw a bit of an unusual occurrence when the 7-year-old pacing mare Always A Dancer, who is currently in foal to Sunshine Beach, won her second straight race.
Hawthorne closure brings sad end to Chicago racing
Neil Milbert in the Friday (July 24) issue of Harness Racing Update reported about the recent purchase of bankrupt Hawthorne Race Course by Delaware-based company Allimac 23 LLC, with the intention of tearing it down and developing the land for commercial purposes, as well as issues yet to be resolved following the sale.
FAS Rulings for Friday, July 24, 2026
View Fines and Suspensions for the week of July 24, 2026 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the…
Churchview Meow IR wins feature at Vernon
Churchview Meow IR (Chris Long) charges late to capture $5,500 featured fillies & mares’ pace at Vernon Downs on Thursday (July 23).
Montana GB rides late brush to Plainridge victory
Despite spotting the field a dozen lengths early, Montana GB still won easily in the featured $17,000 conditioned pace at Plainridge Park on Thursday (July 23).
Three-day weekend starts Friday at Cumberland
There is a lot happening at Cumberland Raceway this weekend as a three-day run starts on Friday (July 24) and rolls through Sunday (July 26) with a grand total of 43 races going post-ward. In addition to the abundant on-track action, on Saturday (July 25) First Tracks will carry the entire 16-race card from The Meadows, featuring the 60th renewal of the Grade 1 $420,000 Delvin Miller Adios.
Benjamin Hanover wins second straight top trot at Philly
Benjamin Hanover came out of the pocket to catch favored pacesetter Ari Ferrari J for the second straight week, evening their recent “score” in the $16,000 fast-class handicap trot at Harrah’s Philadelphia, with the time this “Trottin’ Thursday” (July 23) 1:52.4.
Be Perfect BG ready to battle in Adioo Volo
After losses by a head and a neck to harness racing’s top-ranked female pacer, Be Perfect BG will look to return to her winning ways Saturday in a $64,052 division of the Grade 3 Mickey Burke Adioo Volo, for 3-year-old filly pacers, at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.
Harrah’s Hoosier Park set to host Empire of Hope
Harrah’s Hoosier Park readies to host its ninth annual Empire of Hope event on Saturday (July 25), a day dedicated to raising funds for the Standardbred Transition Alliance and creating awareness for aftercare of the sport’s equine athletes with an evening of family fun activities and giveaways on track.
Owners pumped about Kindergarten starter Perfect Body
Randy Beach and his partners went to the Standardbred Horse Sale this past fall with their sights set on one horse – Perfect Body. When the group registered the winning bid at $20,000, they were thrilled. Now, after watching her career get off to a strong start, that feeling certainly hasn’t changed.