Noblesville captured Friday’s (Feb. 13) top-level pace at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, winning the $18,000 Open 2 by one length over A New Endeavor in 1:51.3.
Author: Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager
‘Swan’ displays high speed, takes Big M feature
One week after tasting defeat despite receiving what was a perfect second-over trip as the 2-5 favorite, High Speed Swan had much to prove Friday night (Feb. 13) at The Meadowlands in the featured $25,000 high-end winners-over trot, and prove much he did, scoring in remarkably determined fashion in a lifetime-best 1:52.3.
Midland Acres breeding shed opens Feb. 16
The Midland Acres breeding shed opens Monday, Feb. 16.
Dan Patch Awards silent auction to benefit HHYF
The Dan Patch Awards banquet, presented by Caesars Entertainment, is rapidly approaching and along with it, the annual silent auction held in conjunction with the evening’s festivities.
MHHA praises Gov. Whitmer’s proposal to boost Michigan’s equine industry
The Michigan Harness Horsemen’s Association (MHHA) on Friday (Feb. 13) applauded Governor Gretchen Whitmer for her proposal to increase the cap on revenue from the internet gaming tax directed to the Agriculture Equine Industry Development Fund (AEIDF).
Diamond Creek breeding sheds open; last call for Confederate, Cannibal bookings
The Diamond Creek breeding shed opened Friday (Feb. 13) for all Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Ohio stallions. The shed will be open through July 11.
Ciuffetelli, Calabrese score in Yonkers NAADA trots
Tony Ciuffetelli pounced off a perfect trip while John Calabrese powered down the road to each deliver with favorites in the pair of North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA) trots at MGM Yonkers Raceway on Thursday night (Feb. 12).
Pandy’s Meadowlands picks for Saturday, Feb. 14
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Saturday (Feb. 14).
Dead heat in Rosecroft distaff; Roberts wins five
Sent off at 19-1, Phoenix Rising did the heaviest lifting in Thursday’s (Feb. 12) $9,000 distaff pacing feature at Rosecroft Raceway through a long first-over grind but ultimately shared top honors with 1-5 favorite Peace Talks, who fanned off live cover to force a dead heat.
Tetrick tops opening night at Harrah’s Hoosier Park
When racing returned for the kickoff of the 2026 meet at Harrah’s Hoosier Park on Thursday (Feb. 12), it was only fitting that the track’s all-time leading driver and winner of the last 12 driving titles, Trace Tetrick, led the way on the evening with a trio of driving victories on the 14-race program.