Some great prizes will be up for grabs when the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) hosts its TV and Tickets Giveaway at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway on Saturday (Dec. 20).
Author: by Wes Mayberry, for the OHHA
Au Revoir ceremonies showcase the breed’s resilience
The Standardbred breed has always been known for its stamina and durability, and in no place will this trait be more evident than on Saturday (Dec. 20) during Cumberland Raceway’s fifth annual Au Revoir Retirement Ceremonies
Five in a row for Stamphillshadow GB
Stamphillshadow GB extended her win streak to five races — the last three for owner/trainer Steve Wetzel — with a sharp 1:51.4 score in Thursday’s (Dec. 18) $12,000 Fillies and Mares Open Handicap Pace at Rosecroft Raceway.
No Foolin April takes Dayton Raceway Open
No Foolin April received a confident drive from Brett Miller and cruised to victory in the $28,000 Filly and Mare Open Pace on Thursday night (Dec. 18) at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway.
Big Ego completes Exit 16W sweep at Big M
Talk about no respect. On a night that saw four Exit 16W Pop Up Series finals, Big Ego was the only competitor looking for a three-race sweep of his division on Thursday night at The Meadowlands, yet he was sent to the gate as the 3-2 second choice in the wagering. His fans didn’t complain.
Bartlett looks to cap his 2025 season on a winning note at Yonkers
Fresh off being named Driver of the Year earlier this week by the U.S. Harness Writers Association, Jason Bartlett will aim to add two more big wins to his list of accomplishments when he gets behind Sir Pinocchio and Coaches Corner in their respective $250,000 MGM Grand Prix Series finals on Friday afternoon at MGM Yonkers Raceway.
Joseph Tosies named 2025 Fair Island Farm Caretaker of the Year
The United States Harness Writers Association is proud to announce that Joseph “Jo Jo” Tosies has been named the 2025 Fair Island Farm Caretaker of the Year.
Sue Vannier named Delaware Valley USHWA Caretaker of the Year
The Delaware Valley Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association is pleased to announce Sue Vannier has won its 2025 Caretaker of the Year Award.
Cumberland Friday card postponed to Monday
First Tracks Cumberland management has announced that the winter meet’s 16th racing date, scheduled for Friday (Dec. 19), has been postponed until Monday (Dec. 22) due to the high wind advisory forecast for the region.
Thursdays have brought the heat to winter racing at Big M
The last of six Thursday race cards takes place at The Meadowlands this week (Dec. 18), and while much wasn’t expected at the start from these programs since the Big M was increasing its race week 50 percent, from two cards to three, the Exit 16W Series has impressed, bringing plenty of good, competitive action to racing fans.