Covering harness racing in Illinois for the last 50 years, I’ll admit there were plenty of times I silently rooted for the underdog to win a major race or the trainer of a small barn to come away with the big prize at the end of a racing season.
Year: 2023
Woodbine Mohawk Park moves qualifiers to Monday
Woodbine Mohawk Park management would like to inform all horsepeople that this week’s qualifying session has been moved from Friday (March 3) to Monday (March 6).
Meadowlands SRF Series generates $70,000 for retired horse care
The Meadowlands and the Standardbred Retirement Foundation are pleased to announce that the SRF Series, new races for 3-year-olds throughout the month of April, has strong support; 175 entries were received.
Disturbed Hanover wins the mares condition pace at Bally’s Dover
Dover, DE – Disturbed Hanover benefitted from a second over trip and won the mares condition pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday (March 1) night.
Miami Valley cancels last half of Wednesday card
Lebanon, OH – Miami Valley Raceway canceled the last half of their Wednesday (March 1) program due to a prolonged lightning storm in the area. The seventh race went off at 6:12 p.m., then there was an hour and a half weather delay hoping the card could be resumed. Ultimately, sporadic persistent lightning strikes were recorded within a five mile radius prompting the judges to end the program.
Horse Care – From the Hip
Early detection and a strict recovery regimen can help improve return from pelvic fractures story by Hope Ellis-Ashburn Pelvic fractures account for approximately 0.5-4.4 percent of all fractures seen in racehorses, making…
The Mysteries of Maternity
Kikikatie’s brilliance as a broodmare cut short after just five foals story by Kathy Parker Speed may not be the sole measure of greatness that it once was, but when it comes…
Director’s Chair – March 2023
by Joe Faraldo, USTA Chairman of the Board Focused Fight Leadership paramount during threatening and dangerous times If history has shown us anything, it’s that threatening times require leadership. And for the…
Hoof Beats – March 2023
Features The Modern Bias Inside the evolution in post position performance by Evan Pattak, James Witherite & Kathy Parker The Mysteries of Maternity Kikikatie’s brilliance as a broodmare cut short after just…
Ell finds his perfect ‘Island’
Island Of The Sea was recovering from an injury when trainer Eric Ell bought the unraced pacer as a 2-year-old in May 2019. He was told that Island Of The Sea needed time but would make a nice horse if Ell did right by him. So, Ell, who is best known for his work with Dan Patch Award-winning millionaire trotter JL Cruze, took a shot.