The Ohio Standardbred Development Fund has announced several changes for the 2025 Ohio Sires Stake Program.
Author: from Frank Fraas, for the Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association
Sheridan, Reisenweaver, Beltrami win in Philly AHDC events
A trio of $7,500 dashes for the American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) opened the Sunday (Dec. 22) card at Harrah’s Philadelphia and saw a different driver win in each division.
Campbell slams on Cumberland’s closing day
Driver Drew Campbell closed out the Cumberland Raceway meet on Sunday (Dec. 22) with another dominant display, grabbing a natural grand slam while capturing some of the loftiest purses of the meet.
4-Year-Old French Keep Going Ready for Prix d’Amerique
Only one new spot for the Prix d’Amerique was awarded on Sunday afternoon Dec. 22) at Vincennes, and it went to the 4-year-old Keep Going, who won the Criterium Consolation.
Virginia horse owner Adam Ainspan’s pair of $500k stakes
When retired Virginia small animal veterinarian Adam Ainspan purchased his first racehorse 22 years ago, he most likely had a dream, as any new owner would, to someday win a stakes race say, with a $500,000 purse.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Dec. 21
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (Dec. 21).
E L Platinum new to Winbak Farm of Delaware
Winbak Farm of Delaware is proud to welcome E L Platinum, 3, 1:53.4 ($29,760), in 2025.
Hawthorne rings in an all-series program
Hawthorne’s Jingle Bell Series has been a winner with the racetrack and horsemen alike. Entries have been abundant for pacing fillies and the mares and colts and geldings divisions and the good size fields have benefitted the mutuel handle.
Stockade Seelster syndication nearing completion in Ohio
The syndication process for new Ohio stallion Stockade Seelster p,2,1:49.3; 3,1:48.4 ($1,279,127) is nearing completion and is subject to close.
Andrew, Case Jr., Switzer Sr., Varney elected to New England Harness Writers Hall of Fame
The New England Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association is proud to announce the 2024 inductees to the New England Harness Writers Hall of Fame. The esteemed group includes Walter Case Jr. and Kevin Switzer Sr., as well as posthumous honorees Mike Andrew and Bill Varney.