The March issue of Hoof Beats celebrates David Miller, who became the all-time richest driver in North American harness racing last month after having amassed over $300 million in purse earnings through his illustrious career.
Author: James Witherite
Hoof Beats: The ‘Write’ Stuff
Here’s the uncomfortable truth: The sport we love was built, in large measure, by people whose bylines are no longer seen on a regular basis.
Hoof Beats: More Than Money
iven Cash Money Twenty’s namesake, the 4-year-old gelding had a lot to live up to, but he’s far surpassed all his connections’ hopes and taken them on the ride of a lifetime.
Bruha a pocket rocket in Tuesday Pocono feature
The Bar Hopping gelding Bruha took the early lead in the $15,500 trotting feature Tuesday afternoon (March 10) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, yielded to fellow 6-5 shot Brother Love, then came back on up the Pocono Pike to record a 1:55.3 decision.
A Blue Million wins wire-to-wire
A Blue Million controlled all the fractions and responded to a drop in class with a wire-to-wire victory in the high-level trot at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night (March 10).
Bridgeoverbroadway, Pants On Fire take Miami Valley features
Bridgeoverbroadway and Pants On Fire lit up the timers and torched the competition on Tuesday (March 10) at Miami Valley Raceway, each taking a featured event.
March IRB meeting agenda published
The Illinois Racing Board has released the agenda for its monthly meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, March 18.
Downers Delight repeats at Bally’s Dover
Downers Delight overcame an outside post draw and foggy conditions to defeat the best pacers on the grounds in the $25,000 Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Thursday night (March 5).
Upsets abound in Miami Valley distaffs
Sunburst, ignored by the bettors for the second week in a row, and Aintnothingucando, stepping up into the Open for the first time, both upset in their respective co-featured distaff events at Miami Valley on Thursday night (March 5).
Gardner doubles up Tuesday at the Spa
Beau Bear completed a training double for Andy Gardner on Tuesday afternoon (March 3) at Saratoga Casino Hotel with a 2:02.1 win in a $9,000 conditioned trot.