Tim Tetrick did the “driving championship double” by posting the highest win total and best UDR at Harrah’s Philadelphia for the third consecutive season, but an old rival made things interesting in the first category as the southeast Pennsylvania track closed out its 2024 season with a twilight Tuesday (Dec. 31) card.
Month: December 2024
Mrmayor Hanover wins back-to-back at Bally’s Dover
Mrmayor Hanover said goodbye to the year 2024 and coasted to victory in the $25,000 Open Trot at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night (Dec. 31) despite high winds and rain.
Ralph Calvert Jr., 78, dies
Ralph Ceward Calvert Jr., 78, of Racine, Ohio, died at home Dec. 23, 2024.
Live racing canceled for Tuesday at Monticello
Due to the continued effects of the melting snow and rain, Monticello has canceled live racing for Tuesday (Dec. 31).
$4,165 Pick-5 carryover Wednesday at MGM Northfield Park
The 2025 “Lid-Lifter” will have extra eyes after the Pick-5 went unsolved on Monday night (Dec. 30) at MGM Northfield Park. It resulted in a $4,165 carryover which moves over to Wednesday evening (Jan. 1).
District 9 membership meeting recap
On Saturday (Dec. 28), Chairperson Don Marean along with Directors Lenny Calderone, Steve O’Toole and Dr. Tim Powers conducted the annual District 9 membership meeting at the Hilton Inn in Auburn, ME.
Cugle named Delaware Valley USHWA Caretaker of the Year
The Delaware Valley Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association is pleased to announce its 2024 Caretaker of the Year is Tom Cugle.
Live racing canceled for Monday at Monticello
Live racing has been canceled for Monday (Dec. 30) at Monticello Raceway, due to unsafe track conditions.
Morris, Beltrami, Keim win in 2024 AHDC finale
Lee Morris, Tony Beltrami and Cote Keim each collected wins at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Sunday (Dec. 29) in the last events for the American Harness Drivers Club in 2024.
No training on Wednesday (Jan. 1) at Mohawk
Woodbine Mohawk Park management reminds all racing participants that there will be no training on Wednesday (Jan. 1).