The Massachusetts Sire Stakes will kick off its four week run at Plainridge Park on Monday (Sept. 25) and for the first time in its history, total purses have hit the $3 million mark. Another milestone that was achieved this year was the largest amount of eligible horses that entered the first weekend. A total of 74 horses will compete over the first two days, making it the most populated stake draw in the 25 years the series has been held at Plainridge. George Ducharme has entered a total of 11 horses over the two days including the 2-year-old trotting colt Keep Asking
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Twenty seats up for grabs in USTA elections; petitions due Oct. 1
The United States Trotting Association reminds its members that 20 Association membership directors are slated to stand for re-election on Tuesday (Dec. 12).
Dayton Raceway gears up for 2023 meet
The 2023 racing season at Dayton Raceway is quickly approaching with the first card getting underway on Tuesday (Sept. 26) with post time at 4 p.m.
Cushing and Jackson double up at Cumberland Fair
The 151st annual Cumberland Fair opened Sunday (Sept. 24) with teamster Ron Cushing taking a pair of the Coastline pop-up splits with horses trained by Dakota Jackson.
The Wild Card sets track record at Farmington (ME)
An overflow crowd packed the historic grandstand at Farmington Fair on Saturday (September 23) as the final session of their 182nd season of harness racing got underway under pale blue, early autumn skies.
Focus shifts to Illinois young trotters
Illinois bred Standardbreds of the diagonally-gaited category get their opportunity to advance towards next month’s Night of Champions at Hawthorne Sunday night in several $25,000 series divisions for either 2- or 3-year-olds.
P L Princess C wins thrilling match race at Tioga
In a one-on-one race for the title of Pacer of Year, P L Princess C (Jeff Long) captured the much anticipated $10,000 match race at Tioga Downs on closing night Saturday.
Never say never: T C I makes miraculous recovery, wins Mohawk Million
A break at the start of the Mohawk Million put T C I, in rein to David Miller, behind the eight-ball. But that was only the beginning of what would be a drama-filled fourth edition of the unique 2-year-old trotting event.
Celebrity Bambino grabs spotlight in Canadian Trotting Classic
A hard-luck year shone some glitters for Celebrity Bambino as the foiled Hambletonian favorite collected the victory in the C$660,000 Canadian Trotting Classic final on Saturday night at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Captains Quarters claims Metro Pace
After weeks of eye-catching rallies but few visits to the winner’s circle, driver Jody Jamieson put Captains Quarters at front mast and sped to a gutsy victory in the $970,000 Metro Pace on Saturday night at Woodbine Mohawk Park.