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For Denise Dennis and her husband, trainer Jeff Edwards, the journey to Saturday's (Aug. 8) $1 million Grade 1 Winning Key Farm Hambletonian began 25 years ago with a cantankerous filly whose "naughty" behavior spoiled her chances for success on the racetrack but not her future impact as a broodmare.
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Due to the accident at Yonkers Raceway on Thursday which will sideline both Jason Bartlett and Scott Zeron for Hambletonian Day at The Meadowlands (Aug.8), 29 horses will need new drivers on the Saturday card. Below are the changes as we have them.
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Trainer Nancy Takter has enjoyed incredible success on Hambletonian Days, notably going back-to-back in 2023-24 with Tactical Approach and Karl capturing the sport's biggest prize. On Saturday, without a horse in this year's Hambletonian, Takter will send out a pair in the $500,000 Grade 1 Hambletonian Oaks for sophomore fillies at the Meadowlands.
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That Brett Beckwith is on the verge of his second consecutive Meadowlands driving title is no surprise. While he won the award as top driver at the New Jersey track in 2025 and was in the winner's circle last Hambletonian Day to get his plaque, he still spent the rest of the card watching from the stands.
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Trainer Andrew Harris won't be putting the equipment on any horses in the Grade 1 Hambletonian or Grade 1 Oaks, but he has a strong group of contenders in three other Graded stakes on a noon Meadowlands program with over $3.4 million in purses.
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The most anticipated race on the United States standardbred calendar is the Grade 1 Hambletonian. While the hype is always at a fever pitch, the storylines for the 101st edition of America’s Trotting Classic are busting at the seams.
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Derick Giwner's analysis of the Saturday 8/8 Hambletonian Day card at The Meadowlands.
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Hall of Fame trainer Ron Burke thinks 3-year-old trotter AI will win a big race in the near future.
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Trainer Linda Toscano and driver Scott Zeron have combined for some of the biggest wins harness racing can provide.
Derick Giwner's analysis of the Friday 8/7 card at The Meadowlands.
For Denise Dennis and her husband, trainer Jeff Edwards, the journey to Saturday's (Aug. 8) $1 million Grade 1 Winning Key Farm Hambletonian began 25 years ago with a cantankerous filly whose "naughty" behavior spoiled her chances for success on the racetrack but not her future impact as a broodmare.
Due to the accident at Yonkers Raceway on Thursday which will sideline both Jason Bartlett and Scott Zeron for Hambletonian Day at The Meadowlands (Aug.8), 29 horses will need new drivers on the Saturday card. Below are the changes as we have them.
Trainer Nancy Takter has enjoyed incredible success on Hambletonian Days, notably going back-to-back in 2023-24 with Tactical Approach and Karl capturing the sport's biggest prize. On Saturday, without a horse in this year's Hambletonian, Takter will send out a pair in the $500,000 Grade 1 Hambletonian Oaks for sophomore fillies at the Meadowlands.
That Brett Beckwith is on the verge of his second consecutive Meadowlands driving title is no surprise. While he won the award as top driver at the New Jersey track in 2025 and was in the winner's circle last Hambletonian Day to get his plaque, he still spent the rest of the card watching from the stands.
Trainer Andrew Harris won't be putting the equipment on any horses in the Grade 1 Hambletonian or Grade 1 Oaks, but he has a strong group of contenders in three other Graded stakes on a noon Meadowlands program with over $3.4 million in purses.
The most anticipated race on the United States standardbred calendar is the Grade 1 Hambletonian. While the hype is always at a fever pitch, the storylines for the 101st edition of America’s Trotting Classic are busting at the seams.
Derick Giwner's analysis of the Saturday 8/8 Hambletonian Day card at The Meadowlands.
Hall of Fame trainer Ron Burke thinks 3-year-old trotter AI will win a big race in the near future.
Trainer Linda Toscano and driver Scott Zeron have combined for some of the biggest wins harness racing can provide.
Derick Giwner's analysis of the Friday 8/7 card at The Meadowlands.
