Coach K Hanover 2,1:54.4f ($160,712), a former track record holder at Harrah’s Philadelphia, has retired from racing and will now begin his new career as a stallion at Dublin Valley Farms in Ohio.
Year: 2023
Mother Nature causes premature end to Monday’s card at Yonkers
Due to continuing heavy snowfall and deteriorating track conditions, Yonkers Raceway was forced to cancel races nine, ten, and 11 on Monday night’s (Feb. 27) program.
Woodbine Mohawk Park cancels Monday card after five races; Training cancelled on Tuesday
Woodbine Mohawk Park was forced to cancel Monday (Feb. 27) evening’s card of live racing after five races due to poor weather conditions.
A break was no bust for Buzz at Batavia
Monday (Feb. 27) was the final day of racing for the Batavia Downs winter meet with the card starting out clear and ending in a snow globe. The day’s $13,000 featured Open I trot was contested amidst the flying flakes where race winner Buzz (Mike Baumeister) overcame more than just the weather to claim victory.
Monticello Raceway cancels live racing and simulcasting for Tuesday
Due to an impending snowstorm, Monticello has canceled live racing and simulcasting for Tuesday (Feb. 28).
Slot owners revealed for 2023 Mohawk Million
Woodbine Entertainment today announced the fourth edition of the Mohawk Million will officially be held on Saturday (Sept. 23) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Racing canceled Monday night at Western Fair
Another blast of winter weather, including snow and freezing rain warnings, has caused the cancelation of Monday night’s (Feb. 27) program at The Raceway at Western Fair District.
Amateurs to race at Oak Grove
The United States Harness Drivers Club (USHDC) is proud to announce a partnership with Oak Grove Racing that will see that track provide an amateur racing program during its upcoming 2023 meet, which runs from April 16 through July 2.
Meadows Monday Memo
Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
How did USHWA get to 75 from 12
When the voters in the State of New York approved a referendum legalizing pari-mutuel wagering in November 1939, it foretold an exciting chapter for horse racing generally and the American-born sport of trotting that took place on country roads in the 1800s.