U.S. Trotting News
Ohio fair officials continuing education session on May 24
A continuing education session for fair officials will be held on Saturday (May 24) at the Champaign County Fairgrounds in Urbana, Ohio.
Lyin’ Eyes rolls in Oak Grove distaff; handle record broken
Joey Putnam took the initiative with 7-2 third choice Lyin' Eyes and rated a powerful mile to hold on for the 1:53.3 victory in the $33,000 Fillies & Mares Open Pace on what became a record-breaking day at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Monday (May 5).
Comeonover Hanover wins feature on Monday at Saratoga
Comeonover Hanover secured his first Open Trot victory of the season at Saratoga Casino Hotel on Monday (May 5) afternoon as the Andy Gardner went wire-to-wire to spring the mild upset.
Four Sixes scores in Plainridge feature trot
Inclement weather and eight fast foes were obstacles standing between Four Sixes and the finish line, but none could prevent him from claiming the victory in the $25,000 featured trot at Plainridge Park on Monday (May 5) afternoon.
Itsrockandroll A back in Harrington Winner’s Circle
Elizabeth and Bret Brittingham's Itsrockandroll A ($13.40, Allan Davis) was a 1:52.2 winner in the featured $18,000 Open Monday (May 5) at Harrington Raceway.
Allegra Hanover wins final of Bobby Weiss Series
Allegra Hanover went into the $50,000 Bobby Weiss Series Championship for 3-year-old pacing fillies with two wins and a nose loss in the preliminaries; the filly who beat her was Strutsville, who was the only horse who won all three of her prelims.
Post positions drawn for Borgata and Matchmaker Series finals
The post position draws for Friday night's (May 9) Grade 1 $516,000 MGM Borgata Pacing Series and Grade 1 $490,000 Blue Chip Matchmaker Series finals took place on Monday afternoon (May 5).
Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame unveils Centennial Hambletonian Exhibit and hosts birthday reception for legendary sire
The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame held a special event on Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. for the grand opening of its new exhibit celebrating the 100th Hambletonian Stake.
Meadows Monday Memo
Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
Monticello Raceway raises purses for the third time
For the third time since March, Monticello Raceway Race Secretary Eric Warner has raised the purses at the Mighty M.