Harness Elite, together with its partners and team members, are proud to announce the Million Dollar Betting Challenge, wagering $1 million USD on harness racing over a period of approximately 60 days, beginning on July 22nd.
While the Grade 1 Personal Ensign on Aug. 29 is the major divisional prize here this summer, Friday's Grade 2, $250,000 Shuvee Stakes is the stepping-stone to get there.
The filly Mohaven, leader of the California-bred 3-year-old filly division off three decisive victories in Cal-bred stakes, faces new challengers in the $150,000 Fleet Treat Stakes Friday at Del Mar.
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New York Sire Stakes action took center stage on Tuesday afternoon as 3-year-old trotting fillies invaded Saratoga Casino Hotel. There were two divisions which saw Sharp Seven (Chapter Seven) and Who Dares Wins (Chapter Seven) score front-stepping victories.
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Astute followers of harness racing will have noticed a familiar name on the program at Pocono Downs on Tuesday, July 21. For the first time since November 18, 2023 at The Meadowlands, Hall of Famer driver Brian Sears competed in a pari-mutuel race.
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Kevin Plowcha's analysis of the Thursday 7/23 card at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
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Greg Reinhart's analysis of the Thursday 7/23 card at Yonkers Raceway.
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Along the lines of “if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again” is Diva Ek. The runner-up in the 2025 MGM Yonkers International Trot has accepted an invitation to this year’s Grade 1 event on September 12 at MGM Yonkers Raceway.
Brad Free's Del Mar Horses to Watch for week of July 17-19, 2026
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A federal bankruptcy court judge continued a Monday hearing regarding Hawthorne Race Course until Wednesday afternoon, but even without resolution of the case, there’s no doubt where this is headed.
