Quote from Purple Aura on September 29, 2026, 8:17 PM

Prepare for one thing. It's a election year. In between election year, but still. I was there years ago when it was a Presidential election. Having breakfast in the diner before the sale and this gorgeous woman walks in. Fox News reporter at the diner. Getting everyone's opinion being all homey like. There will be media there, all I'm saying. Good time, didn't buy anything, this was way before The Stable. The horse we wanted went for too much. In hindsight a good thing. 

 Quality wise how do you guys/girls compare Harrisburg to Lexington in quality? I've had this feeling the quality isn't quite as good and you pay more. It's specialized, if you missed a PA trotting filly at Lexington, so did others and I think you pay a bit more. Thoughts?

Quote from NiekH on September 30, 2026, 12:06 PM

Lexington is primarily a auction for the high end horses and those with dual eligibility for Kentucky. Harrisburg focusses more on Pennsylvania bred horses. Both great auctions, both have good horses to buy each year. I tend to prefer Lexington tho.

Quote from Bgtolex25 on September 30, 2026, 6:16 PM

Never been to Harrisburg and it won’t be this year.  Maybe next year.  Lexington for the Red Mile Grand Circuit and the sale coming off Jug Week is about pure celebration of the sport.  And if you are filthy rich, you get the pleasure of trading money and horses with other filthy rich people.

Quote from Purple Aura on September 30, 2026, 7:31 PM

I get more goose bumps at Fasig Tipton than I do Red Mile or Keeneland. Something about that place is perfectly Lexington. 

Quote from Lonnie on October 1, 2026, 10:23 AM

I wrote above that we would go either Monday or Wednesday, so of course, the morning line favorite is now Tuesday!

Quote from Lonnie on October 11, 2026, 12:00 PM

It's confirmed that we will be there on Tuesday!

Quote from Lonnie on October 11, 2026, 12:00 PM

Who do you have your eyes on at Harrisburg?

In Harness Racing Update, Murray Brown lists his Top 10 Pacing Prospects:  https://harnessracingupdate.com/2026/10/11/mission-impossible-pacing-edition/

Quote from Purple Aura on October 11, 2026, 12:16 PM

Everyone named Fox Valley Whatever.  🙂

 

And the numerous Cuatro De Julio's. 

Quote from MaywoodAl on October 11, 2026, 6:23 PM

Quote from Purple Aura on October 11, 2026, 12:16 PM

Everyone named Fox Valley Whatever. 

 

And the numerous Cuatro De Julio's. 

I am hoping to find a horse named Fox Valley Hanover.