Billy Davis Jr. had an electric night on Tuesday (Jan. 16) as he swept both mini-series finals en route to an astonishing seven-win program at MGM Northfield Park.
Month: January 2024
Meadowlands 2024 stakes to approach $25 million
The Meadowlands is proud and excited to announce that the entire 2024 stakes program at the industry’s leading racetrack will offer nearly $25 million in purses. Greatly enhancing the Grand Circuit stakes presence this year will be the return of the Breeders Crown to the Garden State.
USHWA announces media award winners
Kimberly Rinker and Derick Giwner were named winners of the 2023 John Hervey Awards for excellence in harness racing journalism while Clive Cohen and Jessica Hallett were named recipients of the George Smallsreed Awards for photography and Fox Sports/NYRA was selected winner of the Sam McKee Award for broadcasting, the U.S. Harness Writers Association announced Tuesday.
Bally’s Dover cancels Tuesday live racing
Due to inclement weather, Bally’s Dover has canceled live harness racing on Tuesday (Jan. 16).
SPHO-NJ to hold 2023 Awards banquet
The Standardbred Pleasure Horse Organization of New Jersey (SPHO-NJ) will celebrate all those individuals and Standardbred horses that competed in various equestrian disciplines throughout 2023.
Armitage Farm has first born foal Tuesday
Armitage Farm in Midway, Ky., had its first born foal Tuesday morning (Jan. 16) at 5:30 a.m. in the cold 8 degree Kentucky winter.
Harness Horse Breeders of New York State to host “Breeding to Win” raffle
The Harness Horse Breeders of New York State, working in conjunction with some of the state’s commercial breeding farms, has developed a new opportunity for breeders to obtain a winning season to some of NY’s top stallions, including American Ideal, Crazy Wow, Courtly Choice, Six Pack and So Surreal.
Monticello Raceway cancels Tuesday live racing
Due to the snow storm today, Tuesday (Jan. 16), live racing has been canceled at Monticello Raceway.
Mackayla and Lee Morris offer thanks to harness racing community
Eleven weeks ago, our lives were turned upside down and we felt pain like we have never felt or ever want to feel again. Not only did we loses our livelihoods, we lost some of our best friends that day. These were not just racehorses but they were family and our reason for getting out of bed every day.
Bringoverthemoney to Wisconsin Harness Racing Hall of Fame
The Wisconsin Harness Horse Association is proud to announce its second Hall of Fame inductee for the Class of 2023. Bringoverthemoney, a lifelong trainee of Cadot, Wis. will be inducted at the Jan. 27 event in Madison, Wis.