Jeremy Smith, the newest member of the 4,000 win club, took four races on Miami Valley’s Wednesday (Jan. 29) card.
Author: by Jason Bluhm, for Miami Valley Gaming
Report on Hawthorne at Jan 28 IRB meeting
An official with Hawthorne Race Course told the Illinois Racing Board at its Jan. 28 meeting that the Carey family, which owns the track, has a new local partner for development of a casino that was approved by the Illinois General Assembly in June 2019.
Rosecroft abandons Thursday program
After abandoning its Wednesday (Jan. 28) harness racing program as a result of the continued effects of Winter Storm Fern on the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, Rosecroft Raceway has also abandoned its Thursday (Jan. 29) program.
New York horseman Jim Urtel celebrates successful kidney transplant
After more than a decade living with kidney disease, Jim Urtel, a longtime member of New York’s harness racing community, has received a successful kidney transplant, marking a major milestone in a journey defined by patience, discipline, and resilience.
Woodbine Mohawk Park entry box remains open for Monday
Woodbine Mohawk Park’s Race Office would like to inform all trainers that the draw for this Monday’s (Feb. 2) card of live racing has been carried over to tomorrow (Thursday, Jan. 29).
$7,500 guaranteed Pick-5 pool at Batavia Downs Thursday
After no one hit the Pick-5 wager at Batavia Downs on Tuesday (Jan. 27) afternoon, there is a $2,201 carryover pool for that wager in the first race on Thursday (Jan. 29) and the management of Batavia Downs has announced that the pool will be guaranteed at $7,500 through the United States Trotting Association’s Strategic Wagering program.
Bally’s Dover cancels Wednesday races, Thursday qualifiers
The Wednesday (Jan. 28) harness racing program at Bally’s Dover has been canceled due to continued effects of last weekend’s winter storm.
Family Valentine’s Day Craft Event
Bring the kids to the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame, located at 240 Main Street, Goshen, NY on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. for a fun-filled Valentine’s Day celebration.
Jan. 30 deadline approaches for USTA broadcast and promotions funding requests
Columbus, OH — The deadline for member racetracks, horsemen’s associations and industry organizations to apply for broadcast and promotions funding that will be made available in the Association’s 2026 budget is Friday,…
Monticello cancels Monday racing and simulcasting
Due to Winter Storm Fern, Monticello Raceway has canceled live racing and simulcasting for Monday, Jan. 26