Standardbred Canada announced the winners of the 2025 O’Brien Awards, honouring Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season, at the Black-Tie Gala on Saturday (Jan. 31) at the J-AAR Expo Centre at Western Fair District in London.
Author: by Jeff Porchak for Standardbred Canada
Another Pick 5 carryover & guaranteed pool ahead Monday at Yonkers
Bettors have a $7,464.97 carryover and $20,000 guaranteed pool to look forward to in Monday night’s (Feb. 2) Pick 5 at MGM Yonkers Raceway after no tickets were able to hit five-of-five in the sequence on Friday (Jan. 30).
Denna Renet (McLeod) Sattelberg, 65, dies
Denna Renet (McLeod) Sattelberg, 65, of Byron, passed away at home on January 21, surrounded by family and friends, following a brief and unexpected diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
IHHA announces 2026 Hall of Fame
The IHHA’s Hall of Fame Committee is pleased to announce that the following were recently chosen for induction into the Illinois Harness Hall of Fame: This group in particular has shown an exemplary commitment to Illinois.
Illinois Racing Board suspends license for Hawthorne harness racing
The Illinois Racing board on Monday (Jan. 26) suspended the racing license for Hawthorne Race Course.
Pinehurst Driving Club Roster of Standardbred Horses in Training
With a horse population of over 200 horses this year, we are proud to present this year’s training roster. The annual matinee will be held Saturday April 11 of which nearly 4,000 people attended last year. Qualifiers will also be held on Tuesday April 7. A huge welcome to our new stables this year.
Bally’s Dover cancels Monday races
Due to extreme snow and ice accumulation, Bally’s Dover has canceled its Monday (Jan. 26) harness racing program.
Pandy Picks 4 On Top, 12 Listed, with two more Longshot Winners at The Meadowlands
USTA handicapper Bob Pandolfo followed up his eight top winner Friday (Jan. 24) night with four top winners at the Meadowlands on Saturday (Jan. 25).
Woodbine Mohawk Park cancels Sunday’s card
Woodbine Mohawk Park has cancelled live racing for tonight (Sunday, Jan. 25) due to the snowstorm in the forecast for Campbellville and the surrounding area.
Mamba proves deadly at Big M
A “mamba” is a group of snakes known for their speed and potent venom. The horse that bears the same name struck in lethal fashion nearing the wire Saturday night (Jan. 24) at The Meadowlands to record an upset victory in the featured $40,000-$60,000 claiming handicap pace, which went for a purse of $19,000.