The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association (PHRA) is sharing key event dates for horse racing fans across the Commonwealth.
Author: from the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association
Hambletonian, Breeders Crown condition changes; Hambletonian host track presentations
At the recent Winter Meeting of the Directors of the Hambletonian Society, the board approved the conditions of Hambletonian No. 103, the stake for foals of 2025 to be raced in 2028, which will take yearling payments on May 15, 2026.
Harrington Raceway application reminder
A reminder to horsemen seeking to race at Harrington Raceway’s upcoming race meet – the deadline of Wednesday (March 25) for applications is rapidly approaching.
2025 SIP season awards winners
The U.S. Trotting Association is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Standardbred Incentive Program. With 99 awards being presented, the recently concluded fourth season of SIP is the biggest yet.
Soft Shot leads Swift-McAssey hat trick
Trainer Jaymes McAssey and young reinsman Kyle Swift have been a dynamic duo in the first two months of the racing season at Saratoga Casino Hotel.
SHHA’s Thomas McTygue Scholarship deadline April 30
The Saratoga Harness Horseperson’s Association’s Thomas McTygue Scholarship is given to a graduating high school senior pursuing a two or four-year degree and who is a member of the SHHA, or whose parent, guardian or relative is a member in good standing of the SHHA.
Opening of Oak Grove meet gives Bender a warm feeling
Atlee Bender is looking forward to the beginning of the upcoming Oak Grove meet in Kentucky, and not only for the racing.
Pandy’s Meadowlands picks for Saturday, March 21
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Saturday (March 21).
Hechkoff wins NAADA Spring Series opener
Bob Hechkoff fired forward and never relinquished controls to go pillar to post with 5-2 third choice Southwind Mac in the $13,100 opening preliminary of the North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA) Spring Series at MGM Yonkers Raceway on Thursday night (March 19).
Spring Blake, Deadline Hall take Rosecroft features
Spring Blake and Deadline Hall posted repeat wins in their respective featured events this week at Rosecroft Raceway, as the Capital Region oval’s 2026 winter-spring meet reached its midway point.