After another multiple-award-winning season with Sylvia Hanover, Ontario-based trainer Shawn Steacy and his family are looking forward to seeing what’s next for the standout female pacer while hoping to continue their evolution as a stable.
Month: February 2024
VHHA announces Mountain Racing Series
The Virginia Harness Horse Association has announced details of its Mountain Racing Series, open exclusively to 4- and 5-year-old horses that are graduates of Virginia’s lucrative Certified Residency program.
4-H club visits Freehold Raceway
On Saturday (Feb. 10) 26 4-H members and advisors visited Freehold Raceway for a fun and educational day.
New Vocations publishes its second book
New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program is pleased to announce the release of its second book, Track to Trail, a Simple Guide to Transitioning Standardbreds from Racehorse to Riding horse.
2024 Roadster Off-Track Series details
In January, the U.S. Trotting Association announced the creation of a new series of Roadster events. Details of that series, including the nomination form, are now available.
Double A Goldrush looks to double up at Hawthorne
Hawthorne’s winter harness racing meeting concludes Monday night (Feb. 12) but not before it’s reigning champion in the Open Trot is decided.
Monticello Raceway cancels live racing for Monday and Tuesday
Live racing and simulcasting has been canceled for Monday (Feb. 12) and Tuesday (Feb. 13) at Monticello Raceway.
Dan Patch Awards weekend to include Saturday Diamond Creek poolside reception
The U.S. Harness Writers Association and Diamond Creek Farm would like to invite all attendees to the upcoming Dan Patch Awards weekend at Rosen Centre in Orlando, Fla., to an outdoor cocktail reception on Saturday (Feb. 24). The 90-minute reception will be on the balcony overlooking the hotel’s pool beginning at 6 p.m.
Idao de Tillard wins Prix de France
Idao de Tillard, with Clement Duvaldestin in the bike, stamped himself as a champion, winning the prestigious Prix de France at Vincennes in a new race record of 1:51.3 (mile rate).
Hawthorne all alone on Super Sunday
The penultimate program of Hawthorne’s winter meet is slated for Sunday (Feb. 11), and the 12-race card stands alone nationwide on Super Bowl Sunday for harness racing devotees.