The Winter Late Closing Series at First Tracks Cumberland highlights the long weekend of racing at the iconic Southern Maine oval, with five divisions of the Gingerbread Series kicking off the activities on Friday.
Author: by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland
Veteran pacers career finales at Monticello
The Au Revoir Pace for 14-year-old senior pacers headlined the Thursday (Dec. 14) afternoon card at Monticello Raceway.
Mohawk Park 2023 holiday racing and draw schedule
Woodbine Mohawk Park announced this year’s holiday racing schedule on Thursday.
Trotting, pacing co-features at Cal Expo Friday
Mandeville and Body Armor, stablemates who have been 1-2 in the first top dances for the trotters, get another chance to settle the score in Friday’s Open Trot while Give Me This Dance eyes her third straight snapshot in the co-featured Filly and Mare Open Pace.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Dec. 15
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Friday night (Dec. 15).
OHHA names winner of 2024 Stallion Directory Photo Contest
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association congratulates Audri Ziegler for her photo of ATI Dollys A Rockr, which will be used on the cover of the 2024 Ohio Standardbred Stallion Directory & OHHA Membership Directory.
Nine is fine for Merriman at MGM Northfield Park on Wednesday
Wednesdays have been popular for the nation’s leading dash driver, Aaron Merriman, and Wednesday was no different as Merriman put up nine victories on the 15-race program for the second week in a row at MGM Northfield Park.
Big M quintuple Pick-8 carryover guarantees big opportunity
The 20-cent Pick-8 wager at The Meadowlands has started to build its identity as a pari-mutuel puzzle that was made for the carryover crowd.
NY Governor Kathy Hochul signs horse slaughter bill on National Day of the Horse
On Wednesday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation that prevents the slaughter of racehorses and racehorse breeding stock in the state for human or animal consumption.
Stay Informed: Why the Future of Harness Racing Depends on the Racehorse Health and Safety Act (RHSA)
In every decision we make, the best interests of the harness racing industry and the horses we care for are our priorities. As you know, the USTA has been actively working to provide a more effective alternative to the controversial Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act that was passed in 2020.