Trainer Jimmy Nickerson and driver Matty “Ice” Athearn have been red-hot at Plainridge Park during opening week. They both continued to excel on Thursday (April 16) afternoon when they combined to win a pair of $25,000 Opens that topped the bill.
Todd McCarthy drives seven winners at Philly
In Todd McCarthy’s first 2026 action at Harrah’s Philadelphia, this past Sunday (April 12), he failed to hit the board in six drives. But on Thursday (April 16), the transplanted Australian made up for lost time, visting the winner’s circle on seven occasions including after both feature races.
Hackett elims highlight Miami Valley card
Eliminations for the James K. Hackett Memorial got underway at Miami Valley on Thursday (April 16), with six divisions going to set the field for next Thursday’s (April 23) $75,000 finals.
Fields drawn for Brennan Series final, consolation
The post position draws for Wednesday’s (April 22) $100,000 final and $50,000 consolation of this year’s John Brennan Trotting Series at MGM Yonkers Raceway have taken place.
SBOANJ, TrotPAC to host fundraiser
The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey and TrotPAC are hosting a fundraiser for Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin at Offshore Farm, in Cream Ridge, N.J., on Thursday, April 30, at 1:30 p.m.
Darke County matinee Saturday, May 16
The Darke County Harness Horseman’s Association, Greenville, OH, will put on a matinee on Saturday, May 16 starting at noon at The Great Darke County Fairgrounds located at 800 Sweitzer Street, Greenville, OH.
Kingpin: Zidek receives national bowling Coach of the Year honor
As the old expression goes, there is no “I” in team. There is no “I” in coach, for that matter, either. Both thoughts seemed relevant as Jeff Zidek, best known in harness racing as the track announcer at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, reflected on the latest honor he received for his other gig as the head women’s bowling coach at Saint Vincent College.
HHI Scholarship Applications due May 1
The Harness Horsemen International Foundation is pleased to announce that applications for the annual Jerome L. Hauck Scholarship are now being accepted.
Reminder: HHI Scholarship applications due May 1, 2026
Burlington, NJ – The Harness Horsemen International Foundation is pleased to announce that applications for the annual Jerome L. Hauck Scholarship are now being accepted. The $4,000 award is granted to a…
Purse increase boosts Bangor Raceway 2026 opener on April 26
Bangor, ME – Coming off a record setting season in 2025, Bangor Raceway is poised to set even higher standards as its 2026 racing season kicks off on Sunday, April 26 with…