Penzance Hanover raced to his third consecutive win in the Blue Hen/Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Thursday night (Feb. 29).
Month: February 2024
Making the Call
Mike Hall reflects on a ‘tremendous’ career in the judges’ stand by James Witherite For decades, NFL referee Ed Hochuli was noted for his encyclopedic knowledge of the rules and penchant for…
Watching the Wheels – March 2024
by Mike Tanner, USTA Executive Vice President and CEO Fair or Foul? Are zero-tolerance policies truly effective? Before I started at the USTA, I was the director of racing operations at…
Horse Care: Sticking to It
An overview of AAEP recommended vaccination guidelines story by Hope Ellis-Ashburn While you may be well-versed on the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ core—and, in some cases, risk-based—vaccination recommendations, you may find…
Hoof Beats March 2024
Features A Toast to Talent The bloodlines of 2023 Trotting Broodmare of the Year Margarita Momma carry some surprises by Kathy Parker Making the Call Mike Hall reflects on a ‘tremendous’ career…
Horse racing in New York brings $3 billion to the NYS economy
New York is one of the largest racing hubs in the United States, and the recent results of the American Horse Council (AHC) Economic Impact Study, along with those of the associated New York State ‘breakout’ study, document the strength and importance of the racing sector in New York’s Equine profile. Together, the Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing sectors in New York bring an economic impact of $3 billion (inclusive of tourism impact) and employment impact of 19,785.
Hot dog! Calabrese relishes Amateur Driver of the Year honor
Long before he began competing in harness racing and winning races as a trainer and driver, John Calabrese set a track record at The Meadowlands…for selling hot dogs. Calabrese, who grew up 10 minutes from the Big M, spent three summers while home from college working a hot dog cart on the track’s apron. One night in 1980, with the great pacer Niatross as the star attraction, Calabrese sold 1,042. This past December, Calabrese was named the Amateur Driver of the Year by the U.S. Harness Writers Association.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for March 1
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (March 1).
Ain’t She Special in Cal Expo spotlight
Ain’t She Special, going in razor sharp form at the moment, eyes her third straight snapshot in Friday night’s (March 1) featured $7,000 Filly and Mare Open Pace at Cal Expo.
Harrah’s Hoosier Park offers racing internship for 2024 season
Harrah’s Hoosier Park is currently accepting applications for an internship opportunity with the Race Marketing Department for the upcoming 2024 live harness racing season. The internship will be with the Race Marketing Department and is ideal for students pursuing careers in marketing, hospitality, communications, business, or any equine related fields.