The curtain fell on the 2025 summer/fall harness racing meet at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Dec. 20) and the Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association doled out awards to the meet’s leading driver, trainer and horses in trackside presentations during the program.
Bruce Aldrich Jr, gets 9,000th win in Monticello opener
On Wednesday (Feb. 25), the aptly named Win And Dream gave Bruce Aldrich Jr. his 9,000th win in the first race at Monticello Raceway.
OSS-eligible yearlings must be registered and have DNA and microchipping complete before nominating
The Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) program coordinator would like to remind all participants with OSS-eligible yearlings that yearlings must be registered at the time of nomination and Standardbred Canada requires that the DNA and microchipping be completed before the foal is registered.
Flight Of Fritz upsets in MVG feature
Flight Of Fritz used a ground saving trip and a stretch rally to upset in the $22,000 N/W 10PM claimer, the feature on Tuesday night’s (Feb. 24) Miami Valley card.
Tuesday Saratoga feature to TH Kay C Crunch
TH Kay C Crunch utilized a powerful first-over surge to secure his first victory of the season in Tuesday’s (Feb. 24) feature at Saratoga Casino Hotel, a $10,750 conditioned pace.
Fruit Snacker coast to coast in Dover repeat
Fruit Snacker parlayed back-to-back wins in the Winners Over/Select Trot at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night (Feb. 24).
Moni Multiplier lives up to name in Pocono feature
After being forced to cancel its scheduled Monday (Feb. 23) program due to weather, Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania completed the bookends of its racing week on Tuesday (Feb. 24).
Saturday entry box remains open, training delayed at Mohawk
Woodbine Mohawk Park’s Race Office would like to inform trainers that the entry box for this Saturday’s (Feb. 28) card will remain open until Wednesday morning (Feb. 25) at 10:30 a.m.
Yonkers cancels Tuesday’s program
MGM Yonkers Raceway has canceled Tuesday’s (Feb. 24) live racing program because of the continued effects of the winter storm.
Harness writers conduct successful meetings in Orlando
The United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) held its annual meetings this past Saturday and Sunday (Feb. 21 and Feb. 22).