When Michael Detweiler was watching On To Norway train down as a 2-year-old last season, he believed the young male trotter had some speed. He had no idea it would lead to this kind of rush.
Author: by Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager
Red Mile cancels; remaining Tuesday stakes to go Wednesday
Racing at The Red Mile was halted Tuesday (Aug. 5) after the second race because of weather.
Switzer surges at Topsham Fair
Kevin Switzer Jr. remained the talk of Topsham on Monday (Aug. 4) as Maine’s top-rated teamster continued his carousal at the fairground oval, following up Sunday’s three-win performance with yet another hat trick on Monday.
OHHA to livestream races from Ashtabula County and Attica Independent fairs
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) will continue its 2025 Ohio county fair racing season with livestreaming coverage from the Ashtabula County and Attica Independent fairs on Wednesday and Thursday (Aug. 6-7).
Shes A Streaker streaks to track record at Monticello
Yet another track record was established at Monticello Raceway in New York Sire Stakes action Monday afternoon (Aug. 4).
Washington County (PA) Fair post time change
Horsemen are advised that post time for Monday, Aug. 11, at the Washington County Fair (Arden Downs) has been changed to 10 a.m., which will also be the post time on Sunday.
Harrah’s Philadelphia seeks Assistant Race Secretary
Harrah’s Philadelphia is currently seeking an Assistant Race Secretary.
Maine Sire Stakes roll into Topsham Fair
A true sign of summer is when the Maine Sire Stakes, and harness racing in general, makes its annual swing into the Pine Tree State’s agricultural fair circuit. Monday (Aug. 4) the region’s 3-year-old filly pacers rolled into the historic Topsham Fair for two $11,000-plus divisions of sidestepping action.
Sadodaka-Deaton take GLADA feature at Northfield
The Great Lakes Amateur Driving Association (GLADA) returned to action at Northfield Park on Monday (Aug. 4) with Sadodaka and driver Ryan Deaton teaming up for a handy score in 1:58.2.
Hunka Hunka leads second-time BSS winners at Urbana
The Champaign County Fair in Urbana, Ohio, hosted the third leg of the Buckeye Stallion Series for freshman pacers on Monday (Aug. 4). The 11-race card featured six $20,000 divisions of freshman male pacers and five $20,000 divisions of freshman filly pacers. Four of the boys recorded their second BSS victories of the season.