The Virginia Harness Horse Association (VHHA)’s deadline to register stallions for the Virginia Sired Stakes 2025 breeding season is Dec. 1.
Author: by Darrell Wood, for the Virginia Harness Horsemen's Association
Heather Reese-Marshall delivers champions
In the last few years Heather Reese-Marshall has put her hands on so many harness racing champions, that it is hard to believe that she is just one person.
Mohawk Park adds ‘End of Season’ Pop-Ups
Woodbine Mohawk Park’s race office would like to inform all racing participants of two upcoming “End of Season” Pop-Up Series.
Keg Stand wins Bally’s Dover Open Trot
Keg Stand won his second consecutive Open Handicap Trot at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night. But it wasn’t easy.
Bally’s Dover entries schedule Thanksgiving week
Live harness racing from Bally’s Dover, will be dark in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday Thursday (Nov. 28). The Race Office will also be closed.
D Train, 26, dies
Hanover Shoe Farms announces the passing of beloved broodmare D Train, dam of 2007 Horse of the Year and Hambletonian winner Donato Hanover (by Andover Hall) t,2,1:55m; 3,1:50.1m $2,998,777, at the age of 26.
MGM Northfield Park draw reminder
Horsemen racing at MGM Northfield Park are reminded that due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, there will be a double draw on Wednesday (Nov. 27).
Minor shift in Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown Top 10
The penultimate Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll released Tuesday found idle Winner’s Bet moving up one spot, from eighth to seventh, in a swap of positions with Progress Pace elimination fourth-place finisher Nijinsky in the only change of spots for Week 24.
2024 Retirement Ceremonies Saturday at Meadowlands Racetrack
Harness racing’s biggest stars will battle on the track on Saturday, Nov. 30, in the 2024 Fanduel Championships & Fall Final Four Finals at the Meadowlands Racetrack.
Doctor Butch to stand in New Jersey
After a very successful start in Virginia , Doctor Butch will be standing in New Jersey for 2025.