Due to the fluctuating winter weather causing deteriorating track conditions, and in the interest of the health and safety of the horses and racing personnel, live racing is canceled at Northville Downs on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024.
Author: by Ken Terpenning, Northville Downs Track Announcer
Racing inspector positions available at Buffalo Raceway
Opportunities for racing inspectors are currently available at Buffalo Raceway.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Jan. 27
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night.
Mogan elected president of the OHHA
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association has elected Scott Mogan as its new president. Mogan has served on the OHHA’s Board of Directors for 11 years. He replaces Steve Bateson who served as president from 2019-2023.
Friday program cancelled at The Raceway at Western Fair District
The Raceway at Western Fair District has been forced to cancel Friday night’s (Jan. 26) program due to unsafe track conditions caused by the fluctuating winter weather.
Marco Beach powers to Open win at Rosecroft
Marco Beach and Eric Davis spent many a night in the Fall meet cutting big miles against Rosecroft’s best in the $12,000 Open I handicap from outside post positions.
States challenge constitutionality of HISA
In a story on SCOTUSblog.com, Kalvid Golde reports on a request made to the U.S. Supreme Court to review and reverse a decision by the 6th Circuit Court that declared the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act constitutional.
Ice storms causes Hawthorne to cancel
Due to unsafe road conditions expected from ice storms Monday’s harness racing at Hawthorne was cancelled.
Covered Bridge and George Brennan star as racing returns to Yonkers
Covered Bridge, coming off a campaign where he earned over $528,000, took the feature, while driver George Brennan made six trips to the winner’s circle on opening night of the 2024 live racing season Monday at MGM Yonkers Raceway.
USTA invites broadcast funding requests from tracks and horsemen
The United States Trotting Association invites member racetracks and horsemen’s organizations to apply for broadcast funding that will be made available in the Association’s 2024 budget. Funds are intended for the use of television, radio, or online production of harness racing events or special interest stories and telecasts.