The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) will continue its 2025 Ohio county fair racing season with livestreaming coverage of a doubleheader from the Carroll County Fair in Carrollton, Ohio, on Tuesday (July 15).
Author: by Wes Mayberry, for the OHHA
Zuccarello, Verruso victorious in AHDC trots
Matt Zuccarello and Anthony Verruso both delivered betting favorites to the winner’s circle in their respective $10,000 divisions of the American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) trots at Mohegan Pennsylvania’s Pocono Downs on Sunday night (July 13).
USHDC ‘double-dips’ in Sunday-Monday Oak Grove action
Oak Grove Racing and Gaming Race Secretary Kevin Mack gave the United States Harness Driving Club (USHDC) an opportunity to spread its generosity further by featuring events on both Sunday (July 13) and Monday, with the Sunday event honoring Safe Harbor Sanctuary and Monday to benefit the Christian County Cattlemen’s Association.
AI looks to extend NYSS streak at Buffalo Raceway
Al looks to make it three straight victories to start his racing career as he tops the field of six in the $106,400 New York Sire Stakes at Buffalo Raceway for the talented 2-year-old colt and gelding trotters on Wednesday afternoon (July 16).
Peanutbutterfalcon remains razor sharp at Running Aces
The Sunday night (July 13) harness racing program at Running Aces featured top trotters in the spotlight, including two divisions of Minnesota-sired sophomore action going for $17,500 in each split.
Burke doubles up in Ohio Sires Stakes for freshman male pacers at MGM Northfield Park
The Ohio Sires Stakes for 2-year-old colt and gelding pacers made a stop at MGM Northfield Park on Sunday (July 13) with four divisions.
She’safirewoman, Seaside Shuffle score in Ohio Sires Stakes at MGM Northfield Park
The Ohio Sires Stakes for 2-year-old filly pacers made the first stop on its schedule on Sunday (July 13) at MGM Northfield Park.
$10k Pick-5 guarantee Monday at Oak Grove
Fueled by a $1,962 carryover from the Sunday (July 13) card and in conjunction with the United States Trotting Association’s Strategic Wagering Program, Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel will offer a $10,000 total-pool guarantee on its Monday (July 14) Pick 5.
Twin B Joe Fresh repeats in Dorothy Haughton
Twin B Joe Fresh and driver Dexter Dunn made a big move on the backstretch to take the lead and never looked back on their way to a 1:48.1 win in Saturday’s $142,000 Grade 2 Dorothy Haughton Memorial for older female pacers at The Meadowlands. Sylvia Hanover finished second, 2-1/4 lengths behind the winner, and Walkin On Sunshine was third.
Enjoying every minute with Papis Pistol
Chris Arvanitis is not someone who gets easily excited, but this week has been a little bit different for the proprietor of a popular central New Jersey diner. Having a horse in the Meadowlands Pace can do that to a fella.