The Southern Tier Harness Horsemen’s Association (STHHA) is proud to announce new incentives for the 2025 racing season at Tioga Downs.
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Woodbine Entertainment celebrates Racing Directors Megan Walker and Martha Wakely
Throughout horse racing history, women have made invaluable contributions to advancing the sport, from breaking barriers as jockeys and trainers to influencing its development as owners and breeders.
Track seeking race secretary
A North American harness racetrack is currently taking applications for the Race Secretary position. Resumes can be sent to RacingSecretary@outlook.com.
Tariffs: The Horse Industry’s Journey into the Great Unknown
The American Horse Council has prepared a guide to understanding international tariffs with multiple links to governmental resources.
‘Victor’ victorious, takes down ‘Max’ at Big M
Saulsbrook Victor used a fast third quarter to maintain the lead before holding on for dear life in a thrilling finish in the Saturday night feature at The Meadowlands, and in the process, foiled Mad Max Hanover’s bid for a fifth straight score.
$14,548 Pick-5 carryover Sunday at MGM Northfield Park
For the second consecutive card there were no winning tickets in the Pick-5. Without a winning combination on Saturday, a sizeable carryover of $14,548 is rolled over to the Sunday wager.
Burke brigade sweeps Saturday Pocono features
Ron Burke, going for his fifth training title in the last six seasons at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, sent out the winner of the $17,000 features on both gaits Saturday afternoon, with Ordained winning the top trot and Solid Character home first in the headlining pace – both by the smallest possible margin.
Villiam uses new strategy in Buffalo win
Villiam ($5.80) used some new strategy in Buffalo Raceway’s $14,000 Open Pace on Saturday afternoon and the new tactics resulted in the same desired result, a victory.
Fabulous ‘Flight’ flummoxes foes at Big M
Using an eye-popping qualifier six days ago as a prep, Flight Landing was a dominant winner in his first pari-mutuel outing in a month Friday night at The Meadowlands, taking the featured $15,500 conditioned trot in 1:54.1.
Seven sanctioned by USTA Board after SRIF investigation
At its annual meeting on Sunday (March 9) in Columbus, Ohio, the US Trotting Association (USTA) Board of Directors voted to hand down sanctions to seven members judged to have violated Association rules and/or bylaws.