Donald “Skip” Hoovler, a longtime Ohio harness racing owner and former director of the United States Trotting Association, whose decades of leadership and advocacy helped shape the sport in the Buckeye State, died Friday afternoon (March 13) following a brief illness. He was 83.
‘Boy’ bullies field in Big M feature
With stiff winds in their faces down the backside, the front end wasn’t where you wanted to be Friday night (March 13) at The Meadowlands, but the veteran 7-year-old gelding Bully Boy Hill, despite some anxious moments, was able to go wire-to-wire in the featured TrackMaster 77.5 on the trot.
Drink Up Drink Up repeats in Hoosier Open Trot
Drink Up Drink Up doubled up in the $22,000 Open Trot at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, repeating with a front-end score from the far outside post with Brandon Bates in the bike for trainer Walter Haynes Jr. Friday (March 13).
Harness Horsemen International Concludes Annual Meeting with Industry-Focused Education, Leadership Updates, and Awards
Deerfield Beach, FL — Harness Horsemen International (HHI) successfully concluded its annual meeting February 23 – 27 in Deerfield Beach, bringing together horsemen and industry leaders from across North America for three…
Saturday Training Cancelled at Woodbine Mohawk Park
Woodbine Mohawk Park has cancelled training for Saturday (March 14) due to inclement weather.
Gural’s cautiously optimistic Big M forecast
Jeff Gural has made some moves designed to get the track through the upcoming stakes season with the hopes that down the road, the track can return to the juggernaut it once was.
Pandy’s Meadowlands picks for Saturday, March 14
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Saturday (March 14).
March Hoof Beats: Purple Reign
The March issue of Hoof Beats celebrates David Miller, who became the all-time richest driver in North American harness racing last month after having amassed over $300 million in purse earnings through his illustrious career.
USTA board approves three rule changes and one bylaw amendment
Three rule changes and one bylaw amendment were approved at the annual meeting of the U.S. Trotting Association’s Board of Directors, which concluded on Sunday (March 8).
Winning Key Farm named title sponsor of Hambletonian
The Hambletonian Society, which owns and administers America’s premier trotting race, the $1 million Hambletonian, is proud to announce the addition of Winning Key Farm, owned by Patty Key, as the race’s title sponsor.