Four $75,000 James K. Hackett finals, for Ohio-sired 3-year-olds, took center stage on Thursday night (April 23) at Miami Valley Raceway.
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2026 Graded Stakes schedule to kick off Thursday
The 2026 Graded Stakes schedule kicks off on Thursday (April 23) with four finals of the Restricted 3 James K. Hackett Memorial for Ohio-sired 3-year-olds at Miami Valley Raceway. Each has a purse of $75,000.
Big Ranger aims for big stage in 2026
Big Ranger put together an undefeated 2-year-old campaign last season on his way to being named Ohio’s 2025 Horse of the Year. Now, the colt is ready to embark on his sophomore season, with a schedule that could see him land on the sport’s biggest stage for 3-year-old trotters this summer at the Meadowlands.
Hackett elims highlight Miami Valley card
Eliminations for the James K. Hackett Memorial got underway at Miami Valley on Thursday (April 16), with six divisions going to set the field for next Thursday’s (April 23) $75,000 finals.
Blood Queen looks to keep progressing
For a while last year, trainer Ryan Miller thought female pacer Blood Queen might never get to the races. Now that the well-bred 3-year-old filly has three wins in six lifetime races under her belt, Miller is anxious to see what she could become.
Miami Valley series payments due March 15
Horsepeople are reminded that nomination payments for the Legends Late Closing Series and the James K. Hackett Memorial at Miami Valley Raceway are both due on March 15. The nomination for all events in both series are $350, with the Hackett requiring an additional $350 starting fee at the time of the eliminations.