Spencer Hanover scores in Oak Grove Trotting Derby; Jailbird Jog wins Trotting Oaks

Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel hosted the inaugural editions of the $500,000 Oak Grove Trotting Derby and $300,000 Oak Grove Trotting Oaks on Preakness Saturday (May 16), which saw Spencer Hanover (above) emerge supreme from a game stretch battle in the Oak Grove Trotting Derby as well as a powerhouse performance by Jailbird Jog to take the Oak Grove Trotting Oaks. Tony Centonze Photography.
 

Standardbreds to compete at prestigious Devon Horse Show

This year, three Standardbreds will proudly represent the breed at the historic Devon Horse Show, which officially begins Wednesday, May 20, continuing a tradition that has made it one of the most prestigious and celebrated equestrian events in the country.

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IHHA lobbying for Illinois racino in Decatur

Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association Executive Director Tony Somone is in Springfield, IL with lobbyists attempting to convince members of the Illinois House of Representatives to pass a bill by the end of their current session to allow for a racino in Decatur, IL, according to a story by Neil Milbert in Harness Racing Update.

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Feature Races


Track Event Total Purse (# divs)
Scioto Downs 3-5 F&M P THE STEVE MCCOY 2nd Leg $52,000
Scioto Downs 3-5 F&M P THE SKIP HOOVLER 2nd Leg $30,000

Today's Strategic Wagers


Track Wagers PPs GTD Pool
Northfield Park Pick-4 11-14 10,000
Northfield Park Super Hi-5 13 10,000
Harrah's Hoosier Park Pick-4 11-14 10,000
Harrah's Hoosier Park Super Hi-5 14 10,000
Monticello Raceway Pick 5 1-5 3,000

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Top Performers

Top Horses by Earnings 2026


No. Horse Name ASG Earnings
1. TARAPASTA 6MP $346,900
2. CAPTAIN ALBANO 5HP $303,000
3. SPENCER HANOVER 3HT $275,000
4. COASTAL BABE N 6MP $234,700
5. HUNTINTHELASTDOLAR 6GP $211,000
6. OH LOOK MAGIC 6GT $198,500
7. LOUIES GIRL N 6MP $179,720
8. JAILBIRD JOG 3MT $170,000
9. MOSSDALE BEN N 8GP $162,000
10. PRINCE HAL HANOVER 4HP $154,993

Top Drivers by Earnings 2026


No. Name Earnings UDRS
1. Jason Bartlett $4,005,495 0.448
2. David Miller $2,920,418 0.296
3. Chris Page $2,756,766 0.301
4. Aaron Merriman $2,629,847 0.358
5. Matthew Kakaley $2,336,671 0.252
6. Luke Hanners $2,270,758 0.271
7. Brett Miller $2,139,439 0.235
8. Trace Tetrick $2,086,853 0.291
9. Yannick Gingras $2,084,268 0.280
10. Tim Tetrick $2,033,702 0.403

Top Drivers by Wins 2026


No. Name Starts Wins Earnings
1. Aaron Merriman 1403 299 $2,629,847
2. Jason Bartlett 813 251 $4,005,495
3. Daniel Noble 790 215 $1,591,303
4. Justin Irvine 1320 196 $1,797,512
5. Brett Beckwith 842 185 $1,657,121
6. Chris Page 999 182 $2,756,766
7. Ronnie Wrenn Jr. 719 177 $2,013,638
8. David Miller 957 171 $2,920,418
Trace Tetrick 1001 171 $2,086,853
10. Tim Tetrick 633 158 $2,033,702
Austin Sorrie 874 158 $757,752