The players came out to play at Bangor Raceway on Wednesday (July 1) as an all-time record handle of $246,172 was pushed over the counters at historic Bass Park while driver Aaron Hall and trainer Jamie Gerard teamed up to score a rare double grand slam combination over the course of the well-received 12-race program.
Author: by Mike Sweeney, for Bangor Raceway
Jim Boese, Harrington Chief Operating Officer, dies
Jim Boese, longtime Chief Operating Officer of Harrington Raceway & Casino and former USTA director, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the age of 84.
OSU Extension & ATI Equine Excellence Expo July 28
The Ohio State Extension & ATI Equine Excellence Expo is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28 at their equine center in Apple Creek, OH.
Carl O. Bray, 83, dies
Born on April 17, 1943, in Lee County Virginia to Alonzo and Edith Bray. Carl grew into a man whose actions spoke louder than words.
Monticello cancels racing Thursday, July 2
Monticello Raceway has cancelled live racing for Thursday (July 2) due to the extremely warm temperature forecast.
Cash Money Twenty and Bombi take Tuesday headlines at Running Aces
The Tuesday night (June 30) program at Running Aces featured two Open pacing events, with six contestants lining up for the $16,000 top Open Handicap, and nine 2-year-old pacers going into battle for the $9,000 freshman Open.
OHHA to live stream races from 16 Ohio County Fairs in July
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) will showcase 30 race cards via live streaming from 16 Ohio county fairs during the month of July.
NJ governor signs budget with $20M annually for horse racing
On Tuesday night (June 30), Governor Mikie Sherrill signed New Jersey’s FY2027 state budget, a $60.7 billion spending plan that includes a $20 million appropriation for horse racing purses in the Garden State.
Leslie Joyce, Jazmin Short repeat in Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series at Marion
Leslie Joyce and Jazmin Short repeated their performances from Circleville, OH by again finding the winner’s circle at the Marion County Fair in Marion, OH on Monday (June 29) in Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series action.
Southwind Farms to cease operations at conclusion of 2028 season
It is with deep sadness and reflection that we announce Southwind Farms will cease operations at the conclusion of the 2028 season.