When the press release about 2022 Preakness victor Early Voting was posted on the Paulick Report on Jan. 10 it was a feel-good story about how a horse can recover for a second career.
Month: January 2024
Roy driven to keep things rolling in 2024
Louis-Philippe Roy has plenty of reasons, five, specifically, to be excited about the upcoming O’Brien Awards. When the names of the finalists are read aloud on the evening that recognizes Canadian excellence in Standardbred racing, Roy will have a close association with four of the nominees. The 34-year-old will also be in the spotlight himself, going up against James MacDonald for Driver of the Year honors.
Monticello Raceway cancels Monday live racing
Due to a water issue in the Village of Monticello, live racing has been canceled for Monday (Jan. 15) at Monticello Raceway.
Batavia Downs cancels live racing for Monday
As a result of the crippling winter storm western New York has experienced over the past 48 hours and the expected continuation of snowfall and dangerous road conditions through Monday night, Batavia Downs has canceled live racing for Monday (Jan. 15) out of an abundance of caution for the safety of the horses, horsemen and women and fans.
Spring Garden Ranch 2024 training roster
Here is the 2024 winter training roster for Spring Garden Ranch in DeLeon Springs, Fla. Horses returning for winter training include Dan Patch 2-year-old Pacing Filly of the Year Geocentric.
Final Prix d’Amerique qualifier ends in photo
Four horses battled it out in the Prix de Belgique at Vincennes Sunday (Jan. 14) afternoon, and the judges had to call for a photo.
Scott Nichol, 73, dies
Scott Glenn Nichol, 73 of Camden, Delaware, husband of Dr. Janice Sosnowski-Nichol, passed away at his home suddenly on January 11,2024 after a 6 month battle with heart failure. He was born March 1, 1950 to Arthur and Louise Nichol of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.
Harry Ivey set to be inducted into Wisconsin Hall of Fame
The Wisconsin Harness Horse Association is proud to announce its first Hall of Fame inductee for the Class of 2023. Joining the Immortals of Wisconsin will be Harry Ivey, a lifelong resident of Mineral Point, Wis. He will be inducted at the January 27th event in Madison
Millionaire Check Six to stand in Iowa
The Equine Spa, LLC, has announced that Check Six p,1:48.1 ($1,654,084)will stand in Iowa for the 2024 Season.
Bythemissal named 2023 Ohio Horse of the Year
For the first time in nearly 30 years, Ohio’s reigning Horse of the Year has won the honor in back-to-back years. Bythemissal, Ohio’s 3-Year-Old Pacing Colt of the Year, has been named the 2023 Ohio Horse of the Year.