Hall of Fame trainer Ron Burke has already won two G2 Spirit of Massachusetts Trots with It’s Academic, but he’ll be looking to add a third on the strength of a powerful pair of starters he will bring to Plainridge Park on Sunday (July 19) for this year’s $300,000 edition of the Spirit.
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Purse hike for Spirit of Massachusetts Trot triggers spike in nominations
On Sunday, July 19, Plainridge Park will once again host two outstanding Grand Circuit events when its signature stakes, the Grade 2 Spirit of Massachusetts Trot and Grade 3 Clara Barton Distaff Pace, will go postward during a special matinee card scheduled to start at 2 p.m. But this year, increased purses for both have seen nominations rise.
Plainridge Park welcomes back live racing Monday, April 13
Live racing returns to New England’s premier harness track on Monday (April 13) at 4 p.m. when Plainridge Park opens its 2026 season. The 110-day meet will run through Tuesday (Nov. 24) and feature some of the best horses, drivers and trainers in North America who will compete in high-caliber overnight and stakes action all year long.