The June issue of Hoof Beats highlights the efforts of harness racing’s movers and shakers to put the sport — and the Standardbred breed as a whole — in front of thousands of new eyes.
Hoof Beats: Open Mike: If It Walks Like a Duck and Quacks Like a Duck …
In the world of harness racing, we are accustomed to a certain level of transparency. When a Standardbred steps onto the track, there is a clear social and economic contract in place. The fans in the stands and on ADW platforms contribute to the lifeblood of our sport through the pari-mutuel pools — a system where we play against one another, and a portion of every dollar wagered returns to the industry to fund purses, health insurance for horsepeople, and the very measures that regulate the integrity of the sport.
Hoof Beats: She Wears Many Hats
Harness racing has long been defined by the figures seen between the sulky shafts, but the sport’s momentum increasingly depends on those working beyond the track. For Ashley Tetrick, that work has become both a responsibility and a calling.
Pandy’s Meadowlands picks for Friday, June 5
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Friday (June 5).
The Ohio Chapter of the USHWA is offering scholarships to the Hirt Journalism Workshop
Grove City, OH – The Ohio Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) is offering two Ohio based journalism students the opportunity to participate in the Clyde Hirt Journalism Workshop…
A Blue Million back in Harrington winner’s circle
Harrington, DE – Stephen Stoll and Nathan Yoder’s A Blue Million ($10, Tony Morgan) was a 1:55.3 winner in the featured $22,500 Open Trot Wednesday at Harrington Raceway. A trio of earlier…
Newton “Newt” Thomas, 93, dies
Columbus, OH – Newton E (Newt) Thomas, age 93 died peacefully at home after a long battle with Stage 5 renal failure. Full obituary here: Newton “Newt” Thomas Obituary – The Columbus…
Knoxville pulls upset in NYSS at Buffalo Raceway
Hamburg, NY – Knoxville ($19.32) was able to find racing room down the passing lane and used it to perfection to stun the defending 2-year-old champion Fragment by a length in the…
1/ST BET to serve as presenting sponsor of Grade 1 Adios
Washington, PA – Hollywood Casino at The Meadows is pleased to announce that 1/ST BET, powered by Xpressbet, will be the presenting sponsor of the 2026 Grade 1 Delvin Miller Adios Pace…
Oak Grove globally prominent as record-breaking season continues
Under a decade since stone laid to dirt with the construction of Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel, the small track in Southwest Kentucky has found remarkable growth in betting dollars and eyeballs but has especially experienced a profound boost in racing quality as seen by one graduate of the racetrack rewriting the global harness racing record books at the start of the week.