The Southern Tier Harness Horsemen’s Association (STHHA) is proud to announce the launch of its new official website, providing an improved online resource for horsemen, racing participants, industry stakeholders, and harness racing fans.
Big M puts positive spin on going to the dogs
Head for The Meadowlands on Saturday (June 6) night to watch some wieners compete in The Backyard while you bet on winners on the track.
Former Horse of the Year ready for a ‘Fresh’ start
Only twice since 2004 have fans seen successive Dan Patch Horse of the Year Award winners in action in the same season, but with Saturday’s return of female pacer Twin B Joe Fresh, that will change.
Ingraham doubles; Bangor adds Friday cards
Driver David Ingraham utilized identical strategies to notch a pair of wins during the twilight card at Bangor Raceway, grinding down the competition with persistently powerful first-overall salvos, and becoming the only driver to double-up in the win column on Wednesday (June 3).
June Hoof Beats: Standing Tall
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…