US Trotting / The Grand Circuit
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The idea of a major racing circuit for Standardbreds originated in 1871 when William Edwards, Lewis J. Powers, and E.A. Buck met in Cleveland, Ohio. They were representatives from three racetracks in different states.
The Grand Circuit was launched in 1873, when four tracks offered $169,300 in purses.
Today on the 'Roarin' Grand,' there are weekly stops on this annual tour of tracks, showcasing some of the finest trotters and pacers competing in North America for purses now totaling many millions of dollars.
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GRAND CIRCUIT POINTS
DRIVERS
| Jason Bartlett | 1924 |
| Yannick Gingras | 1846 |
| Dexter Dunn | 1756 |
| Scott Zeron | 1023 |
| Tim Tetrick | 933 |
GRAND CIRCUIT POINTS
TRAINERS
| Ron Burke | 1812.50 |
| Per Engblom | 1517 |
| Marcus Melander | 1247 |
| Ake Svanstedt | 764.50 |
| Travis Alexander | 566 |
GRAND CIRCUIT POINTS
OWNERS
| Burke Racing Stable | 511 |
| Punisher 11 Stable LLC | 491 |
| Peaceful Acre Farm | 400 |
| Weaver Bruscemi | 394 |
| Courant Inc. | 324 |
GRAND CIRCUIT
EVENTS
The upcoming races on the 2026 Grand Circuit schedule are listed below. For more details about each race, visit Feature Races.
| Race Date | Track | Event Name |
|---|---|---|
| 8/1/26 | M | Hambletonian (Elim) |
| 8/1/26 | M | Hambletonian Oaks (Elim) |
| 8/1/26 | M | Tompkins-Geers (3yo Pacers)(Div) |
| 8/1/26 | M | Miss Versatility (Div) |
| 8/7/26 | M | Kindergarten (L3) |
| 8/8/26 | M | Hambletonian (Final) |
| 8/8/26 | M | Hambletonian Oaks (Final) |
| 8/8/26 | M | Cane Pace (Top $) |
| 8/8/26 | M | John Cashman Mem. (Top $) |
| 8/8/26 | M | Sam McKee Mem. (Top $) |
| 8/8/26 | M | Lady Liberty (Top $) |
| 8/8/26 | M | John Steele Mem. (Top $) |
| 8/8/26 | M | Shady Daisy (Top $) |
| 8/12/26 | Ind | Fox Stake (Div) |
| 8/12/26 | Ind | Ralph Wilfong (Div) |
| 8/12/26 | Ind | Horseman (Div) |
| 8/12/26 | Ind | Hoosier Stake (Div) |
| 8/14/26 | HoP | Dan Patch (Top $) |
| 8/14/26 | HoP | Rockin Nola (Top $) |
| 8/15/26 | Nfld | Carl Milstein Mem. (Inv) |
| 8/15/26 | Chrtn | Gold Cup & Saucer (Elim) |
| 8/21/26 | Chrtn | Gold Cup & Saucer (Conso) |
| 8/21/26 | Wbsb | William Wellwood (Elim) |
| 8/21/26 | Wbsb | Peaceful Way (Elim) |
| 8/22/26 | PcD | Max Hempt (Top $ & Conso) |
| 8/22/26 | PcD | Earl Beal, Jr. Mem. (Top $ & Conso) |
| 8/22/26 | PcD | James Lynch (Top $ & Conso) |
| 8/22/26 | PcD | Delmonica Hanover (Top $ & Conso) |
| 8/22/26 | Chrtn | Gold Cup & Saucer (Final) |
| 8/28/26 | Wbsb | Maple Leaf Trot (Elim) |
| 8/28/26 | Wbsb | Milton (Elim) |
| 8/29/26 | Wbsb | William Wellwood (Final) |
| 8/29/26 | Wbsb | Peaceful Way (Final) |
| 8/29/26 | Wbsb | Nassagaweya (Div) |
| 8/29/26 | Wbsb | Eternal Camnation (Div) |
| 8/29/26 | Wbsb | Canadian Pacing Derby (Elim) |
| 8/29/26 | M | Kindergarten (L4) |