The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association is excited to announce the launch of its new online platform, OhioHorseJobs.com. The website, designed to connect job seekers with opportunities in Ohio’s growing Standardbred industry, is now live and accessible to all.
Month: February 2025
Foster wins four at Rosecroft
Russell Foster extended his lead atop the Rosecroft Raceway drivers’ table with four wins on Monday night’s (Feb. 17) 12-race card, headlined by a 1:54.1 win with Reece Hales III’s Vel What A Star in the sub-featured $8,000 conditioned pace.
Winbak Farm recognized by WTCI
On Feb. 6, Winbak Farm was recognized by the World Trade Center Institute (WTCI) for hosting the annual program opening retreats for the prestigious Bowe Fellowship for global executives at the Maryland location.
Todd Schadel drives winner No. 2,000 on Pocono Opening Day
Todd Schadel, the leader in UDR and UTR in North America last year in the 300-499 starts category, notched another milestone Monday (Feb. 17) as Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania got its 2025 season underway after a Saturday (Feb. 15) cancellation, scoring his 2000th sulky success as his Internationalcraze won the featured trot in 2:00.3.
UF Dragon’s Queen, 15, dies
Winbak Farm is sad to announce the passing of UF Dragon’s Queen, p, 2, Q1:53.3s; 3, 1:50.3f ($774,964). She was humanely euthanized due to a broken pelvis.
Carol Paris, 88, dies
Carol J. Paris, 88, of Ottumwa, Iowa, died Feb. 16, 2025, at her home.
MHRI silent auction features Dan Patch-era sulky and more
The MHRI annual meeting and awards banquet at Running Aces is this Saturday (Feb. 22). In addition to dinner and awards, the organization is holding a silent auction with proceeds going toward the MHRI Benevolence Fund. The fund benefits horses and horsemen in need when circumstances beyond their control find them in such situations.
London Classic Sale Series details announced
With entries now being accepted for the 2025 London Classic Yearling Sale, The Raceway at Western Fair District has announced a new event slated for this May.
Monticello cancels live racing Monday
Due to hazardous conditions and extreme winds and cold, Monticello Raceway has canceled live racing Monday (Feb. 17).
Live racing canceled at Batavia Downs Monday
As a result of an extreme winter storm that has produced high winds, heavy snow, sub-zero wind chills and treacherous driving conditions to all of western New York, the management of Batavia Downs has canceled the live card of racing scheduled for Monday (Feb. 17) in an abundance of caution for the safety and welfare of all the participants.