Antognoni S put on a display of power Friday night (April 10) that must have the rest of the older trotting division extremely concerned, as the Ron Burke trainee overwhelmed his foes in a dazzling seasonal debut while taking the $30,000 first leg of the JL Cruze at The Meadowlands.
Tarapasta terrific, Bartlett & Engblom double in McIntyre Series
Tarapasta and driver Matt Kakaley stamped themselves as leading contenders after a blowout performance in Friday’s (April 10) third round of the MGM Ursula McIntyre Series at MGM Yonkers Raceway. In one of three $50,000 divisions, Tarapasta powered to a wire-to-wire victory while completely in-hand through a 1:52.1 mile. With two wins in the three legs after a misstep in the opener, the Greg Luther Racing LLC-owned daughter of Downbytheseaside clearly has sights set on the rich final.
Harrah’s Philadelphia opens 2026 racing season
Nature smiled upon the opening day of the 2026 season of harness racing at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Friday (April 10), with a cloudless sky and pleasant temperatures in the 60s greeting the trotters and pacers at the southeast Pennsylvania oval, which will mark its twentieth anniversary on September 12.
Treasured Tee overcomes outside for Buffalo win
Treasured Tee ($6.78) was able to overcome the outside seven post and score a 1-1/4 length victory over Chapter Twelve in Buffalo Raceway’s featured $11,500 trot on Friday afternoon (April 10) in 1:59.0.
Trotters highlight Cumberland feature Saturday
Cumberland Raceway resumes its weekend action Saturday (April 11) with a $7,000 ‘winners over’ trot headlining the program, which pits Brutalizer and Big Al M against one another in race seven.
Running Aces 2026 season update
The Racing Office at Running Aces has posted the list of stall allocations for the upcoming 2026 racing season, which starts on Sunday, May 17, with the backstretch opening to horsepersons on Saturday, May 2.
Deadline Hall sparks Roberts six-bagger
Deadline Hall took full advantage of a pocket trip to narrowly nab College Tuition in Thursday’s (April 9) $12,000 Open Handicap Trot at Rosecroft Raceway, and his 1:54.2 score kicked off a banner night for driver Jonathan Roberts and trainer Michael Hall.
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.
Midwest SB Horse Sale April 17 deadline
The Midwest Standardbred Horse Sale announced that the deadline for entries to the 2026 select yearling sale is Friday, April 17, 2026. The sale will be held on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 15 and 16, 2026, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
Pandy’s Meadowlands picks for Saturday, April 11
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Saturday (April 11).