On Saturday’s (July 4) card of Goshen Historic Track’s Grand Circuit meet the Monticello-Goshen Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) made their annual donation to the world renowned harness racing track.
Author: from the Monticello-Goshen Chapter of USHWA
Look for spiced up betting menu on Big M Pace night
In an effort to titillate player’s palates, The Meadowlands will increase the minimum bet on two existing wagers as well as adding a new one altogether to what is already one of the most interesting and popular betting menus in the harness game.
Saratoga Casino Hotel and Saratoga Harness HHA to host barn fire victims’ fundraiser
Saratoga Casino Hotel, in partnership with the Saratoga Harness Horseperson’s Association, will host a special fundraising event on Saturday,(July 11) to benefit those impacted by the recent barn fire.
Slipped Onmybeans, Captain Ricky and Big Keliane all shine in Aces freshman action
The Tuesday night (July 7) harness racing program at Running Aces shined the spotlight onto the Minnesota-sired rookie trotters and pacers, with $76,000 in purses across five divisions of freshman events.
Jilliby Dynamite A wins in USHDA race for Christian County Cattlemen
Jilliby Dynamite A, superbly handled by Peter Kleinhans, took top honors as the United States Harness Driving Club (USHDC) honored the Christian County 4-H Club at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming on Monday (July 6).
Retired Standardbreds showcase versatility at BreyerFest’s Mid-Summer Fair
When visitors attend BreyerFest at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., July 10-12, they’ll experience much more than a colorful celebration of Scandinavia. Thanks to Ohio Standardbreds & Friends, they’ll also witness firsthand the remarkable versatility of the Standardbred.
Rookie trotting fillies kick off INSS at Hoosier
Kicking off the Indiana Sire Stakes season for 2-year-olds on Tuesday (July 7), Harrah’s Hoosier Park showcased a trio of divisions for the first leg for trotting fillies won by Queen Ada Jean, Dance Remix and Unburdened.
HarnessRacing.com Show Thursday previews Meadowlands Pace
The HarnessRacing.com Show, presented by the Standardbred Horse Sales Company, on Thursday (July 9) at 5 p.m. (EDT) will preview this Saturday’s (July 11) Meadowlands Pace.
On To Norway scores stakes record in Graduate Trot; Captain Optimistic scorches Graduate Pace
The sizzling heat on a steamy Saturday night (July 4) at The Meadowlands bubbled into electric miles in the pair of $230,000 Grade 2 Stan Bergstein Graduate Series Finals with On To Norway torching a stakes record in winning the Graduate Trot and Captain Optimistic barreling to equal the all-age North American season’s record in the Graduate Pace.
Brandon Blvd dominant in Pace elimination
Forgoing a bye to the $810,000 Grade 1 Meadowlands Pace final, Brandon Blvd served notice to his nine rivals in the lone $50,000 elimination of the midsummer classic for 3-year-old pacers on Saturday (July 4) at the Meadowlands, delivering a devastating 1:47.3 win.