A number of racetracks have canceled or postponed their live harness racing programs and simulcast operations for Monday (Feb. 23) due to the effects of winter weather blanketing the Mid-Atlantic.
Author: from the USTA Communications Department
He and Me avoids DQ in Prix de Paris
A break during the race almost cost He and Me the win in Sunday’s (Feb. 22) major French event, the Prix de Paris.
Meadowlands closed Mon. for simulcasting
Due to the winter storm, the Meadowlands Racetrack will be closed on Monday (Feb. 23).
Bally’s Dover cancels Monday races
Bally’s Dover has canceled its harness racing program scheduled for Monday (Feb. 23) due to severe winter weather blanketing the Mid-Atlantic.
Pocono cancels Mon. races; guarantees Tues. Pick-4
Due to the forecast of a winter storm, Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania has announced the cancellation of its live racing program scheduled for Monday (Feb. 23).
Kerr, Ladies From Hell big winners at London awards night
The Raceway at Western Fair District celebrated another exceptional season of harness racing on Saturday evening (Feb. 21) as horsepeople, owners, caretakers and supporters gathered in the Top of the Fair dining room for the annual awards night, honouring the top performers of the 2025 campaign.
Rinker, Lefkowitz named to Communicators HOF ballot
Kim Rinker and the late Barry Lefkowitz were selected as the two candidates advancing to this summer’s balloting for the Harness Racing Communicators Hall Of Fame, as determined during the Saturday (Feb. 21) directors meeting of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA).
Engblom sweeps Saturday Pocono features
The barn of trainer Per Engblom continues to be crackling hot as horses from his stable swept the $27,500 fast-class events on Saturday afternoon (Feb. 21) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
Northfield cancels Saturday races
The harness racing program at MGM Northfield Park scheduled for Saturday (Feb. 21) has been canceled due to a water main break in the backstretch area.