Wayne A. Rakshys, 76, of Lindenhurst, N.Y., passed away on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Author: from Christian Rakshys
The march toward the Prix d’Amerique is on
This Sunday, the second qualifying race for the Prix d’Amerique – Prix de Bourbonnais – will be held at Vincennes, raced over 1-3/4 miles, with four wild cards up for grabs once again. But the journey toward a start in the Prix d’Amerique is also underway on other fronts.
James Platz to receive January Davies Humanitarian Award
James Platz, from Noblesville, Ind., has been selected as recipient of the 2025 January Davies Humanitarian Award from the U.S. Harness Writers Association (USHWA). The award was created in 2008 by U.S. Harness Writers Association member Callie Davies-Gooch in memory of her daughter to recognize contributions beyond harness racing.
Tetrick, George honored during weather shortened closing night at Hoosier
Winter weather conditions forced the cancellation of the closing night card after five races on Saturday (Nov. 29) at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, but not before Trace Tetrick and Tyler George made their annual treks to the winner’s circle to be honored as the leading driver and trainer, respectively, in 2025 once again.
Better Is Nice takes Dayton Raceway Open Pace
Better Is Nice and Tyler Smith rallied from off the pace and nipped the tiring leaders to score a minor upset in the Saturday night (Nov. 29) $28,000 Open Pace at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway.
FSBOA hosts Super Saturday at Sunshine Meadows
The Florida Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association wrapped up its 2025 season with a Super Saturday eight-race program for 2- and 3-year-old Florida eligibles, with total purses being $64,000.
Harness Racing Museum’s 49th annual Holiday Concert set for Dec. 4
Great music and fun are the traditions of the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame’s annual Holiday Concert. Celebrating its 49th year, this community event is sure to put you in the holiday spirit, so mark your calendars for Thursday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m.
What A Buckeye scores at Dayton
On the eve of “The Game” – the Michigan vs. Ohio State football game – fans looking for a hunch bet, surely found What A Buckeye, a Friday night (Nov. 28) winner at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway.
Carryovers highlight closing night Saturday at Hoosier
Despite some snow in the area, Harrah’s Hoosier Park, the Indiana Standardbred Association and Indiana Horse Racing Commission have made the decision that the 15-race closing night program on Saturday (Nov. 29) will go on as scheduled, and when it does, bettors will be treated to a multitude of carryovers and guaranteed wagers on the program.
Ladysassin wins feature on getaway day at Plainridge Park
Friday (Nov. 28) afternoon was the closing day of live harness racing at Plainridge Park and in the day’s top event, Meadowlands invader Ladysassin took the final feature with an easy win in the $15,000 juvenile conditioned event in the day’s first race.