The 2023 Ohio Stakes Guide is now available at the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association website, www.OHHA.com.
Year: 2023
Meadowlands stakes to be broadcast on America’s Day at the Races
The Meadowlands, in concert with the New York Racing Association, Inc. is pleased to announce that again in 2023, many of the biggest stakes events on the Meadowlands calendar will be made available to a national television audience.
Wednesday program canceled at Western Fair
The Raceway has unfortunately had to cancel racing for Wednesday evening (Feb. 8) as continued mild temperatures have caused unsafe track conditions.
Embrace The Grind upsets in Dover trot; JL Cruze last
Embrace The Grind set blistering early fractions on his way to a 1:53.1 win in Tuesday’s (Feb. 7) $25,000 Open Handicap Trot at Bally’s Dover.
Dan Patch Awards silent auction to benefit HHYF, USHWA youth programs
The Dan Patch Awards Dinner is rapidly approaching, and, along with it, the annual silent auction that is held in conjunction with the evening’s festivities. The Harness Horse Youth Foundation and U.S. Harness Writers Association industry outreach programs will benefit from the proceeds.
Record purse expected for 78th Little Brown Jug
Officials with the Little Brown Jug expect the purse for the 78th edition of the pacing classic to be a record and may approach $1 million.
Deadline nears for Museum’s 2023 stallion breeding fundraiser
The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame’s deadline to receive bids for the 2023 stallion auction is near. Bids must be called in, emailed or postmarked by Saturday (Feb. 11).
HISA opponents seek national injunction
According to a story on Bloodhorse.com, an amended complaint filed in a Louisiana federal court names a host of new states and other entities seeking a national injunction against oversight of important areas of horse racing by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.
Woodbine Mohawk Park qualifiers moved to Saturday
Woodbine Mohawk Park’s Race Office would like to inform all horsepeople that this week’s qualifying session has been moved to Saturday morning (Feb. 11).
Rest brings out the better part of ‘Valor’
After enjoying some time off during the past holiday season, Rose Run Valor has returned to work refreshed and ready to go. The 6-year-old male trotter has won three of four races this year, including two in a row in the Open at Miami Valley Raceway, where he will try to make it three straight for trainer-driver Kayne Kauffman on Wednesday.