Spotlight On The Grand Circuit July 22, 2021 The publicity department for the Grand Circuit has sent its weekly recap and preview of racing on the Grand Circuit.
Takter Talks Manchego Ahead Of 'Spirit' July 21, 2021 Three-time Breeders Crown champion Manchego will return to the scene of her 1:49.3 world record performance when she starts in the $250,000 Spirit of Massachusetts Trot at Plainridge Park on Sunday (J...
Manchego Returns To Plainridge July 20, 2021 The draw for the $250,000 Spirit of Massachusetts Trot that will be held at Plainridge Park on Sunday (July 25), took place on Tuesday (July 20) and two names that were not on the original list of eli...
Records Fall In Plainridge Stakes July 26, 2020 Manchego put on a display of devastating speed in a gate-to-wire victory in the $250,000 Spirit of Massachusetts Trot at Plainridge Park on Sunday (July 26) and set a new world record of 1:49.3 for ol...
Massachusetts Hosts Marvelous Mares July 25, 2020 When the Grand Circuit makes its midsummer stop in Massachusetts on Sunday (July 26), the top three older mares currently competing in the sport -- all who are multi-million dollar winners -- will be ...
Fields Set For Plainridge Stakes July 22, 2020 The fields are set for the $250,000 Spirit of Massachusetts Trot and $100,000 Clara Barton Distaff Pace, which will be contested on Sunday (July 26) when the Grand Circuit stops at Plainridge Park.
Tetrick Sweeps Plainridge Stakes July 28, 2019 Guardian Angel As lived up to his billing in the $250,000 Spirit of Massachusetts Trot on Sunday (July 28) at Plainridge Park as he led every step of the way en route to an impressive victory, setting...
Handicapping The Plainridge Stakes July 27, 2019 Some of the top harness racing handicappers in North America gave their selections for the $100,000 Clara Barton Distaff Pace and the $250,000 Spirit of Massachusetts Trot.
An Optimistic 'Spirit' In New England July 26, 2019 "To see it go from that to having some of the best horses in the country competing now is really a testament to the horsemen and women in New England and their determination and resilience to stick ar...
Spirit Of Mass., 'Barton' Eligibles Unveiled June 19, 2019 After a one-year hiatus, Grand Circuit racing will return to New England when Plainridge Park hosts the second edition of the $250,000 Spirit of Massachusetts Trot for three-year-old and older trotter...
Spirit of Massachusetts Trot Returning January 28, 2019 Plainridge Park Casino and the Harness Horseman’s Association of New England are pleased to announce the return of the Spirit of Massachusetts Trot.
Update: Plainridge Stakes Cancelled February 01, 2018 According to Plainridge Park, the $250,000 Spirit of Massachusetts Trot will not be contested this year, and the recently-announced Clara Barton Distaff will also not take place.