The United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) is pleased to announce the election of Al Libfeld, Åke Svanstedt and Russell Williams to the greatest honor in the industry, membership in the Harness Racing Hall of Fame.
USHWA has also elected the late Barry Lefkowitz and Kim Rinker to the pinnacle of their profession, membership in the Communicators Hall of Fame.
Author: from the U. S. Harness Writers Association
Saturday HarnessRacing.com Show to feature Hambletonian drivers
The HarnessRacing.com Show, presented by the Standardbred Horse Sales Company, which will showcase the top drivers in this year’s $1 million Grade 1 Winning Key Farm Hambletonian at The Meadowlands, is scheduled for Saturday (Aug. 8) at 11 a.m.
Burke hopes the time is now for AI
Hall of Fame trainer Ron Burke thinks 3-year-old trotter AI will win a big race in the near future. While it might not be this Saturday (Aug. 8) at The Meadowlands in the $1 million Grade 1 Winning Key Farm Hambletonian final, the second leg of the Trotting Triple Crown, Burke sees it coming.
Powwow back for more in 2026 MGM Yonkers International Trot
The MGM Yonkers International Trot welcomes its third participant as Norway’s Powwow joins the field for the Grade 1 event scheduled for September 12 at MGM Yonkers Raceway.
Hambo Day at the Big M bring out the game’s best
Hambletonian Day (Saturday, Aug. 8) is upon us, and, as usual, the 16-race card at The Meadowlands is packed with the game’s biggest stars.
Last call for Winner’s Circle Speed Sale entries
Fowlerville, MI – Consignors are reminded that entries for the 2026 Winner’s Circle Speed Sale are due postmarked or submitted online by Monday, Aug. 10.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Friday, Aug. 7
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Friday (Aug. 7).
A sweet win for Suge at Bangor State Fair
Suge (pronounced like the first syllable of “Sugar”) surged down Victory Lane at the Bangor State Fair on Wednesday (Aug. 5), earning her first win since joining the Michelle Lefebvre stable and delivering the first win as an owner for Lefebvre’s 17-year-old son, Landon Biggar.
Freshmen frolic at Bangor Fair
For the first time this season the Pine Tree State-bred 2-year-old male pacers ventured away from Cumberland and found themselves under the bright lights of Bangor Raceway’s Fair meet on Wednesday (August 5) for three $15,000 divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Thursday, Aug. 6
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Thursday (Aug. 6).