In Today’s HRU (2026-05-01)

• Sturman: Return of Lexus Kody and open sophomore stakes at Big M are a welcome sight
• Mattia: The transparency trap: harness racing’s most tragic mistake
• Heyden: Timmy, Dixie, Wilson, and Sonny
• Matthew Lomon: Fast Snap is rewarding Paul Davies’ patience
• Chris Lomon: Elijah Merritt has the right mindset between the pipes and in the paddock
• Foal spotlight: Perfect Sting colt out of Sweetest Emotion arrives at Diamond Creek
• Oak Grove Trotting Derby draws 19, Trotting Oaks attracts 27
• Bartlett, Engblom double in MGM Borgata Series’ fifth round
• Concise sweeps her Weiss Series; American Cheese also a Weiss champion
• Virginia sire stakes report
• HRU News
• Hot or Not