Colonial Downs – news and races for August 15, 2025
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Colonial Downs – news and races for August 15, 2025

Ben Curtis continues his dominant run at Colonial Downs, leading all riders with 24 wins from 90 starts for an impressive 26.67% win rate. Curtis has been particularly hot over the past two weeks, going 11-for-37, and leads the colony with 6.11 added wins above expectation.
Emerald Downs Racetrack
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Emerald Downs – news and races for August 15, 2025

All racing at Emerald Downs on Friday, August 15, 2025 has been cancelled due to severe weather conditions. Track officials made the decision on August 14th citing concerns over forecasted heavy rainfall, with weather services predicting up to an inch of rain in a short period, potentially falling right before or during Friday night's scheduled race card.
Presque Isle Downs racetrack
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Presque Isle Downs – news and races for August 15, 2025

Live racing returns to Presque Isle Downs on Friday, August 15, 2025, with a special early post time at 11:00 AM. An eight-race card is scheduled, featuring competitive fields and several local standouts. Here’s today’s preview, including weather forecasts, track conditions, and handicappers’ picks for key races.
Thistledown Racetrack Racino in North Randall Ohio
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Thistledown Racetrack – news and races for August 14, 2025

Thistledown Racetrack presents a full schedule of live racing today, August 14, 2025, highlighted by the $100,000 Cleveland Kindergarten Stakes for two-year-old Ohio State-breds at six furlongs. Expected weather is warm, with a forecasted high of 27°C and seasonally mild winds. The main track is rated fast, and all races remain on the dirt. Notable entries, trainers, and jockeys are discussed in detail in the stakes feature and claiming events.
Aerial view of Del Mar Racetrack horse race track
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Del Mar Racetrack – news and races for August 14, 2025 [Starter level $]

Thoroughbred racing at Del Mar on August 14, 2025 features a diverse card including competitive allowance, claiming, and maiden special weight races. Weather and track conditions are expected to be favorable, and several notable horses, trainers, and jockeys are slated to compete throughout the day. Handicappers have identified a mixture of short-priced favorites and potential upset contenders across the proceedings.
Saratoga Race Course entrance
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Saratoga Race Course – news and races for August 14, 2025

Racing returns to Saratoga Race Course today under the shadow of unsettled weather, with handicappers keeping a close eye on changing conditions throughout the afternoon. The track has scheduled a full 10-race card on Thursday, August 14, featuring Military Appreciation Day festivities and highlighted by the $150,000 NY Stallion Series Stakes. Post time for the opening race is 1:10 PM ET with sunny skies and temperatures reaching the 80s providing ideal racing conditions.
Presque Isle Downs racetrack
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Presque Isle Downs – news and races for August 13, 2025 [Starter level $]

A competitive evening card is set for Presque Isle Downs on August 13, 2025, featuring claiming races and allowance optional claiming contests. The track anticipates favorable weather, with local forecasts predicting mostly clear skies and temperatures near 70°F in Erie, PA, resulting in expected fast track conditions across the Tapeta surface. Below, detailed pre-race analysis covers featured races, key horse, jockey, and trainer notes, and insights from racing handicappers for the action ahead at Presque Isle Downs.
Fingerlakes Racetrack
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Finger Lakes Racetrack – news and races for August 13, 2025

Live racing resumes at Finger Lakes Racetrack today under mostly sunny skies, with the forecast calling for high temperatures near 79°F (26°C) and light northwest winds. Track officials have reported a fast main dirt track, primed for strong performances across the card. Handicappers view several horses as standouts, especially among familiar barn-jockey combinations, with multiple streaks and redemption stories on the line.
Louisiana Downs, Bossier City, Louisiana
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Louisiana Downs – news and races for August 13, 2025 [Starter level $]

A full card of racing is scheduled at Louisiana Downs today, with conditions favoring a competitive set of races as regional stars and promising runners compete under typically hot and humid Louisiana summer weather. Below, find race-by-race coverage, including weather forecasts, track condition notes, and specific analyses from handicappers referencing horses, trainers, and jockeys confirmed on the official 08-13-2025 Louisiana Downs card.
Aerial view of Canterbury Park race track in Minnesota
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Canterbury Park – news and races for August 13, 2025

Live thoroughbred racing returns to Canterbury Park in Shakopee, MN this evening beginning at 5:00 PM. The event is part of the track’s Wednesday live racing calendar, promising a competitive night of racing for Minnesota’s horse racing fans. Attendance is expected to be strong, with favorable late-summer weather contributing to the pre-race excitement.