It is with great sadness that Diamond Creek Farm announces that Armbro Nest has passed away at 32 years of age.
Author: from Diamond Creek Farm
Batavia Downs record handle surges past one-half million on Monday
The track was fast for the Monday afternoon (Jan. 22) card at Batavia Downs, and so was the pace at which money flowed through the windows from all outlets as the track handled $509,180, setting a new all-time one-day betting record on live racing at the track and marked the first time ever that the Downs handled in excess of one-half million dollars while under the ownership of Western Regional Off Track Betting.
Freehold cancels Saturday live racing
For the safety of both the horses and horsemen, Freehold Raceway has canceled live racing for Saturday (Jan. 20) due to unsafe track conditions. Freehold will remain open for Sports Wagering and Simulcast. Live racing will resume on Friday, (Jan. 26) – post time is 12:30 p.m.
2024 Stallion Breeding Fundraiser to Benefit the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame
The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame has an outstanding list of stallions for the 2024 breeding auction. The complete list of 2024 stallions, conditions and bidding form have been posted at www.harnessmuseum.com under the Fundraising tab. The list will be updated as additional breeding’s are donated.
Punters bet $421,221 as Batavia Downs sets new record handle
Batavia Downs opened their 2024 winter meet last Thursday (Jan. 4) and celebrated with a new all-source handle record of $390,922. Now only four days later on Monday (Jan.8), the second session of racing for this early season has again recorded a new high after $421,221 was wagered on the afternoon card. The increase is the latest jump in this upward handle trend at The Downs that began last winter and has continued ever since.
Ohio Harness Horesmen’s Association P.A.C.E.R. Auction to begin Tuesday
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) Stallion Auction to benefit P.A.C.E.R. (Political Action Committee for Equine Racing) will begin via online bidding through onGait.com on Tuesday, January 9, at 8:00 a.m. The auction will conclude on January 13.
Tim Harless To Receive The 2023 OHHA Dick Brandt Sr. Extra Effort Award
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association has awarded Tim Harless the Association’s Dick Brandt Sr. Extra Effort Award for 2023.
Chiodo and Sheridan Start out the 2024 MADC Races with Victories
With just two MADC races to start out the 2024 year, both winners came from off the pace to reign victorious Friday evening (Jan. 5).
Corwyn M. Greene, 77, dies
Corwyn M. Greene, 77, of Houston, PA, died Thursday (Dec. 28), following a lengthy illness.
Austin Siegelman wins five at Freehold, now only one away from leading driver title
The new year is rapidly approaching, which means that 2023 is coming to an end just as quickly. It is time for year-end honors but this year at Freehold Raceway, the title for leading driver has come down to the wire. Jimmy Marohn Jr. was in control of the lead for much of the year, but an injury from an accident at Yonkers in November halted his progress at 131 wins in 2023. Siegelman began the day (Dec. 29) at a total of 125 wins, just six behind Marohn. With the final weekend of racing at the half-mile track upon him, Siegelman decided it was time to kick things into high gear and close the gap. He did so successfully, winning five races on Freehold’s eleven-race Friday (Dec. 29) afternoon card. This puts his total wins up to 130, just one behind the leader.