Hanover, NJ

East Rutherford, NJ — Mirage Hanover made a ripple in the water with a scorching final quarter of :24.3 (to tie The Big M record set by Mach N Cheese). But in this evenly-matched group, it was only good enough to bump him up one spot to No. 7 in the 10th and final edition of Dave Little’s weekly Road to The Meadowlands Pace Top 10 poll.

Little’s 2024 Road to the Meadowlands Pace Week 10

Indiana State

Hightstown, NJ — She has been called “Bratty Hattie.” She has been called “The Freak.” But most significant of all, Jurassic Hattie has been called a blessing. Bred and owned by Ohio’s Jerry Welch, Jurassic Hattie has finished no worse than second in all 12 of her career races, winning nine and earning $252,334. She is 5-for-5 this season and the 9-5 morning-line favorite in Saturday’s (July 6) $100,000 Moni Maker Stakes for 3-year-old female trotters at Eldorado Scioto Downs.

Hats off to ‘Hattie’

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Etiquette and Miss Emily Post once frowned upon females who sat gap-legged in public. In Virginia, books in school libraries, teen magazines, and older females often suggested that young ladies cross their legs at the ankle while seated.

"Cross your legs at the ankle young lady" is not totally forgotten today

Charlotte, MI

Charlotte, MI — Due to heavy rain overnight rendering the track unsafe, Saturday’s (July 6) 17-race card at the Eaton County Fairgrounds, in Charlotte, Mich., has been canceled. The Michigan fair harness racing circuit resumes Monday (July 8) at Big Rapids; first post is 5 p.m.

Charlotte (Mich.) Saturday races canceled

J. Souza

A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

Maryland State

Berlin, MD — Kasey Bendix and Virginia Marvel’s homebred Fancy Like That remained undefeated in Maryland Sire Stakes events this season after delivering a 15-1/2 length drubbing to her four foes in Wednesday’s (July 3) $10,000 first-round preliminary event for 3-year-old pacing fillies at Ocean Downs. Only I Exist likewise kept her seasonal stakes record intact with a similarly decisive win in the 3-year-old filly trot.

Fancy Like That, Only I Exist keep stakes records intact

Columbus, OH — Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (July 5). To view Pandy’s Picks, click here. Pandolfo also offers his picks for the $50,000 Early Pick-4. To view those selections, click here.

Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for July 5

Stillwater, OK

Oklahoma State Cowboys On SI

The Cowboys' track and field team made an internal promotion this week, making former graduate assistant Mason Harbour a full-time coach.

Mason Harbour Joins Oklahoma State Cross Country and Track as Assistant Coach

Columbus, OH

Grove City, OH — Eldorado Scioto Downs Director of Racing Jason Roth will be the guest on the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association’s final Freshman Focus of the year. Roth and Roger Huston discuss Saturday night’s four $150,000 Next Generation races for 2-year-olds. Freshman Focus will air...

Freshman Focus finale with Eldorado Scioto Downs’ Jason Roth

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Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Hightstown, NJ — Multiple-stakes-winner Funtime Bayama moved to trainer Andrew Harris’ stable less than two weeks ago, but the Meadowlands Pace hopeful seems to have made himself at home. Funtime Bayama was purchased by Bill Pollock, Bruce Areman, and Harris on June 20, five days after the 3-year-old...

New connections hope for ‘Funtime’ in Pace

Washington, DC

Nate Kelley, Andy Schmall, and TC “T-Bucket” Williams captured wins at the Byron Dragway 25th Annual Firecracker Bracket Nationals. Photos by WR Swanson Photography and Media BYRON, IL- Byron Dragway held its 25th annual Firecracker Bracket Nationals from June 27-30, 2024. Originally slated for four days of competition with a $150,000 main event, the schedule had to be amended due to weather. With Thursday’s $10K event already completed and Friday completely rained out, the decision was made to run for $80,000 on both Saturday and Sunday. See full event results below! Thursday $10K Nate Kelley picked up the Thursday $10K...

Schmall & Williams Win $80K at Firecracker Bracket Nationals

Plainville, MA — Harness racing’s newest $10-million man, driver Matty Athearn, kept his momentum going on Thursday (July 4) at Plainridge Park as he scored a hat trick at the lines, including wins in both featured trots. In the $17,000 upper-level conditioned trot, Athearn sent Big Al M...

Athearn sweeps top trots at Plainridge

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

The Lantern

Former Ohio State Army ROTC Lt. Colonel Michael Kelvington (left), who was also the university’s professor of military science and leadership, was officially replaced by Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker (right) effective June 7. Credit: Courtesy of The Ohio State University and Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker, respectively.

Lt. Colonel Michael Kelvington removed from Ohio State Army ROTC post, replaced by Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker in light of ongoing Title IX investigation

Huntington Beach, CA

Grove City, OH –– Tom Swifty and What An Ocean View will look to three-peat in the Buckeye Stallion Series on Thursday (July 4) at Eldorado Scioto Downs as the third leg of the series for sophomore colt trotters and pacers kicks off. Ten $20,000 BSS races are on tap, five each for gait.

Eldorado Scioto Downs Holiday card to feature 10 Buckeye Stallion Series races

Bangor, ME

Bangor, ME — The stalwart trainer/driver combination of Valerie Grondin and Heath Campbell came to the forefront on Wednesday (July 3), scoring three wins and a third from five starts while supplying all the fireworks on the pre-holiday program at Bangor Raceway. Pembroke Danny Boy (1:59.1-$5.20) set the early...

Grondin and Campbell surge at Bangor Raceway

Boston, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced two special poodles, Delia and Elle, who were found as strays in Boston just two days apart. Despite their initial separation, these poodles were reunited at the animal shelter, and it was immediately clear that they knew each other well. The shelter shared their heartwarming story, stating:

Meet Delia & Elle: The Stray Dogs Who Found Each Other Against All Odds

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Maine State

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Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

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Stratton, Silva, Calabrese win MADC events Friday

East Rutherford, NJ — With three races on the card Friday night (July 5), the Meadowlands Amateur Drivers Club races brought some exciting finishes. All three...

Stratton, Silva, Calabrese win MADC events Friday

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