Tuesday night (Jan. 9) proved to be another challenging Pick-5 sequence at MGM Northfield Park. The correct combination could not be found, sending $7,483 of carryover money into the Wednesday (Jan. 10) program.
Month: January 2024
Make reservations now for Dan Patch Awards weekend
If you haven’t made your room reservations for the U.S. Harness Writers Association’s annual Dan Patch Awards banquet, presented by Caesars Entertainment, on Sunday (Feb. 25) at the luxurious Rosen Centre in Orlando, Fla., it’s time to do so now.
USHWA Ohio Chapter to hand out annual awards
The Ohio Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association will hand out its annual awards at the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association banquet on Saturday (Jan. 13) at the Marriott Columbus OSU.
Mossbarger elected to Ohio Harness Racing Hall of Fame
Dr. John Mossbarger, a veterinarian and the president of Midland Acres, Inc., has been elected as the 50th member of the Ohio Harness Racing Hall of Fame by a vote of the members of the Ohio Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association.
Keidel, Schwartzes, Tactical Approach to be honored by OHHA
Former race secretary Gregg Keidel, longtime veterinarian Dr. Robert Schwartz, harness racing supporter and clerk Lisa Schwartz, and the connections of Breeders Crown champion Tactical Approach will be presented with Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association Special Recognition Awards at the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association Annual Awards Banquet on Saturday (Jan. 13).
2023 OHHA Outstanding Groom Award presented to Gina DiMatteo
Gina DiMatteo of Northfield, Ohio, has been named the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association Outstanding Groom for 2023.
Monticello cancels remainder of Tuesday races
Due to snow, freezing rain and track conditions, Monticello Raceway management has canceled the remainder of the card for Tuesday (Jan. 9).
Saverio Hanover to stand in Ohio in 2024
Saverio Hanover 2,1:55.1; 3,1:53.4f ($154,180), the son of Walner, is standing stud at Bear Creek Stables in Ohio for 2024.
Il Sogno Dream to stand in Ohio in 2024
Il Sogno Dream 2,1:55.4f; 3,1:53.2f; 4,1:50.2 ($1,128,533), a son of Cantab Hall, is standing his first season at Bear Creek Stables in Ohio for the 2024 breeding season.
Aldrich, Taggart take home top honors at Monticello Raceway
Laura Aldrich took home Monticello Raceway’s leading dash winning trainer award in a tight race this past season, becoming just the second woman to nab the top prize. James Taggart Jr. won his third leading dash driver title to wrap up the year.