John Horne – U.S. Trotting News

Unusual Clarity wins Vernon feature

Posted on August 27, 2026August 27, 2026 by John Horne, for Vernon Downs

Unusual Clarity (Ron Harp) captured the $5,500 featured fillies and mares pace at Vernon Downs on Thursday (Aug. 27).

Boyd wins four including Open Trot at Tioga

Posted on August 22, 2026August 22, 2026 by John Horne, for Tioga Downs

Driver Braxten Boyd added another grand slam to his great season including a win with Super Duper Cooper in the $15,500 Open Trot at Tioga Downs on Saturday (Aug. 22).

Primo Uomo cruises to win in Open Pace at Vernon

Posted on August 22, 2026August 22, 2026 by John Horne, for Vernon Downs

Primo Uomo (Jeff Gregory) captured the $8,500 featured Open Pace at Vernon Downs on Saturday (Aug. 22).

The Hunt Is On wins thrilling Vernon feature

Posted on August 20, 2026August 20, 2026 by John Horne, for Vernon Downs

The Hunt Is On (Frank Affrunti) captured the $6,500 featured fillies and mares pace at Vernon Downs on Thursday (Aug. 20).

Warren wins seven including the feature at Tioga

Posted on August 14, 2026August 15, 2026 by John Horne, for Tioga Downs

Driver Ridge Warren had a night to remember when he took seven horses to the winner’s circle including Selina’s Choice in the featured $12,000 fillies & mares’ Summer Pop Up Series Final at Tioga Downs on Friday (Aug. 14).

Savage Cindy sets track record in NYSS race at Vernon

Posted on August 14, 2026August 14, 2026 by John Horne, for Vernon Downs

Savage Cindy (Leon Bailey) captured the $121,800 leg of the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for sophomore pacing fillies at Vernon Downs on Friday (Aug. 14).